Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards $1.1 million to metro Detroit nonprofits helping those in financial stress

Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards $1.1 million to metro Detroit nonprofits helping those in financial stress

Metro Detroit families and individuals facing difficult financial decisions will get more help from 39 Detroit nonprofits thanks to a $1.1 million award from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The foundation celebrated its annual “Detroit Day of Giving” on Nov. 14 by distributing the dollars to the organizations that work to ensure individuals and […]

Immigrants have positive impact on Detroit’s economy and culture

Immigrants have positive impact on Detroit’s economy and culture

Raquel Garcia is amazed by what she often learns from knocking on doors in Southwest Detroit. Hired to communicate with local immigrants about the personal and professional resources they might need, she frequently finds they’ve fared relatively well with little support outside their inner circles. Possessing a capacity for self-sustenance and more often than not […]

Business leaders are you “in” on immigration?

Business leaders are you “in” on immigration?

There’s no shortage of conversation around immigration policies, practices and public good these days. Leading the conversation here at home is Global Detroit, a nationally recognized organization that uses fact-based research to debunk the myths about immigrant impact and assimilation. The organization, which keeps a keen eye on the economic impact of immigrants, is asking corporations to stand-up, recognize and […]

Limiting immigration also limits growth

Limiting immigration also limits growth

This past week’s Executive Orders from President Trump on immigration, refugees, the so-called Muslim ban, and the wall have been devastating and deeply distressing. They challenge our sense of American values and history.  Beyond our personal and moral reactions, however, the Executive Orders also may have an impact on the work of Global Detroit to spark […]