International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit

The International Institute is today a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an agency of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to present its Citizenship Program, located in Detroit's vibrant University-Cultural Center/ Midtown District, that offers a variety of legal, educational, language, career development, and cultural enrichment services and programs to assist immigrants become productive U.S. citizens, while preserving the language, culture, food, music, dance, literature, costumes, and heritage of their native countries from around the world. Its programs are funded by United Way Community Services, grants, fundraisers, and donations from generous businesses and individuals. Our building houses the award-winning "International Cafe" restaurant - open Mon. - Fri. - 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (313) 377-2555; display cases of the Ethel Averbach International Doll Collection - the world's largest collection of dolls dressed in international native costumes (over 2,500); the Wilkinson Immigrant Model Ship Collection; the "Hall of Nations" auditorium with flags from around the world, as well as classrooms and offices to carry out our many programs. Our building also houses the International Visitors Council. Please visit our website for more information: www.iimd.org