The Office of Global Michigan works to make Michigan welcoming and inclusive.
The Office of Global Michigan's Refugee Services program and its staff support the effective resettlement and integration of refugees in Michigan, ensuring their basic needs are met upon arrival so that they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential.
84,000+Michiganders are employed by Latino & Asian-owned businesses. |
$11.6 Bin sales and receipts are generated by Latino & Asian-owned businesses. |
$544 M+in state tax revenue is generated by Arab Americans each year. |
The Office of Global Michigan is calling for volunteers to help support refugee resettlement efforts here in Michigan through a new private sponsorship program. Welcome Corps, a new service opportunity launched by the federal government in January, empowers everyday Americans to make a difference in their communities by welcoming refugees from around the world seeking freedom and safety.
The Office of Global Michigan will administer a new program that provides temporary rental subsidies to help address critical housing challenges for newcomers in Michigan. The Newcomer Rental Subsidy program is intended to increase access to affordable and better housing, and expand the options for areas of residence. This will contribute to lowering poverty rates, creating more employment opportunities, and more rapid social integration while maintaining dignity. The Office of Global Michigan plans to start accepting applications in October.
The Office of Global Michigan is pleased to announce funding and program opportunities. See all details in the attached Proposals.
