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A growing population of South Asians reside in the state of Michigan. On this web page, you can learn facts about the community in Michigan, find information on local projects and events, and locate links and contact information for various Michigan organizations serving the South Asian community.
About the Michigan South Asian community
The South Asian population in Michigan has the 8th largest statewide population of South Asians in the U.S. There are 61,000 South Asians in Michigan according to the 2000 U.S. Census.
Quick Facts on the South Asian community in Michigan:
SAALT’s work in Michigan began with a Community Roundtable discussion held on January 24, 2008. About 40 South Asians attended the event in Farmington Hills, MI. Attendees discussed who makes up the Michigan South Asian community, what the issues within the community are, and how the community can access South Asian and non-South Asian resources. SAALT also held several meetings with representatives of the Bangladeshi, Muslim, and Arab communities. One of the outcomes from the roundtable included the need for Michigan South Asian organizations to work more closely together.
Local organizations that work with the South Asian community:
Asian Indian Women’s Association (AIWA)
Organization that raises awareness and promotes community education about issues facing South Asian women.
Phone: (734) 459-5089
E-mail: admin@aiwami.org
Bangladeshi American Public Affairs Committee (BAPAC)
Organization that raises awareness about civically and political participation within the Bangladeshi community.
Phone: (313) 304-1463
E-mail: info@bapacusa.org
Michigan Asian Indian Family Services (MAIFS)
Multi-service organization that address domestic violence and a number of other issues impacting women and families in Michigan through counseling, direct assistance, and referrals.
Phone: (248) 477-4985
E-mail: info@maifs.org
The Hope Center
Organization that assists immigrants in Hamtramck including the Bangladeshi community through community service, providing transportation, teaching technical skills, and making referrals.
Phone: (313) 891-0499
E-mail: HopeCenter@gmail.com
The Shanti Project
Project based out of the University of Michigan that raises awareness about domestic violence to the Gujarati Indian community in Michigan.
Phone: 734-615-4116 or 1-888-4SHANTI
Email: shantiproject@umich.edu
Michigan India Chamber of Commerce
A business and professional networking organization and a resource for the Asian Indian community located in Metro Detroit area
Email: admin@ miicc.com
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The South Asian population in Michigan has the 8th largest statewide population of South Asians in the U.S. There are 61,000 South Asians in Michigan according to the 2000 U.S. Census.
Quick Facts on the South Asian community in Michigan:
- The most populated areas of South Asians in Michigan include: Hamtramck, Troy, Canton Township, Farmington Hills, and West Bloomfield
- Bangladeshis have experienced the highest growth rate by percentage within the South Asian community, increasing by 688% between 1990 and 2000
- Among South Asians, Sri Lankans have the highest rate of homeownership with 54.5%
SAALT’s work in Michigan began with a Community Roundtable discussion held on January 24, 2008. About 40 South Asians attended the event in Farmington Hills, MI. Attendees discussed who makes up the Michigan South Asian community, what the issues within the community are, and how the community can access South Asian and non-South Asian resources. SAALT also held several meetings with representatives of the Bangladeshi, Muslim, and Arab communities. One of the outcomes from the roundtable included the need for Michigan South Asian organizations to work more closely together.
Local organizations that work with the South Asian community:
Asian Indian Women’s Association (AIWA)
Organization that raises awareness and promotes community education about issues facing South Asian women.
Phone: (734) 459-5089
E-mail: admin@aiwami.org
Bangladeshi American Public Affairs Committee (BAPAC)
Organization that raises awareness about civically and political participation within the Bangladeshi community.
Phone: (313) 304-1463
E-mail: info@bapacusa.org
Michigan Asian Indian Family Services (MAIFS)
Multi-service organization that address domestic violence and a number of other issues impacting women and families in Michigan through counseling, direct assistance, and referrals.
Phone: (248) 477-4985
E-mail: info@maifs.org
The Hope Center
Organization that assists immigrants in Hamtramck including the Bangladeshi community through community service, providing transportation, teaching technical skills, and making referrals.
Phone: (313) 891-0499
E-mail: HopeCenter@gmail.com
The Shanti Project
Project based out of the University of Michigan that raises awareness about domestic violence to the Gujarati Indian community in Michigan.
Phone: 734-615-4116 or 1-888-4SHANTI
Email: shantiproject@umich.edu
Michigan India Chamber of Commerce
A business and professional networking organization and a resource for the Asian Indian community located in Metro Detroit area
Email: admin@ miicc.com
