Government Agencies and Programs
The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission's vision is to be an exemplary commission by adding public value to the State of Michigan and the APA community, by fully engaging APAs across the state
The Commission strives to market the state's career development services to Michigan Hispanics, encourage initiatives to reduce the high school dropout rates of Hispanic youth, and facilitate efforts to increase the enrollment of Hispanics in postsecondary education and training programs
The Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council passionately embraces diversity, recognizing and celebrating the profound strength immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrant tapestry of Michigan. The council is unwavering in its dedication to cultivating a warm, inclusive environment that extends a heartfelt welcome to individuals from diverse backgrounds who have chosen Michigan as their new home.
The Michigan LGBTQ+ Commission, stands as a beacon of advocacy, inclusion and celebration for Michigan's diverse LGBTQ+ community. The commission's charge is to ensure equal representation, amplify voices and foster a state where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feels affirmed and valued.
The 15-member council will advise the department on issues relating to the Arab and Chaldean communities in Michigan and promote awareness of their culture and history
Search is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
I immigrated to the United States in 2019 from Kenya because I wanted to make a better life and really to actualize my full potential. It was not an easy journey but I kept hope alive and yearned for a better tomorrow.
In Kenya, I worked in various social value-based program development organizations, the last being US-PEPFAR, where we were tasked with evaluating their interventions throughout the entire country.
I experienced a lot of culture shock when I arrived in the United States. I'm still adjusting on certain aspects. Before I gained formal employment, I volunteered with Samaritas, New Americans services, a social services organization, which I not only admired but resonated with their mission and work of welcoming immigrants and guiding them towards long-term self-sufficiency and community integration. I was eager to learn, work and grow, so as not to be dependent upon public benefits.
After a couple of months, I was thrilled to be hired as a full-time Case manager and now I provide employment and education support to fellow immigrants to obtain self-sufficiency, successful integration and become contributors to society within one year of arrival. I believe each immigrant has a unique story to share, born of their experiences in their country of origin. I share a lot in common with the clients that I serve - the hope that propelled them to America in the first place - the apprehensions of arriving in a new land - their struggles to adapt in a fast-paced and dynamic society - and their ability to shape a new life for themselves once here.