Farmington & Farmington Hills Multicultural/Multiracial Community Council

Many Faces: One Community

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Mission Statement

The Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural Multiracial Community Council recognizes that all people are integral to the community's health, harmony and successful future. We explore and celebrate our differences and embrace our commonalities.

History

Since 1990, a Steering Committee composed of representatives from Farmington Public Schools including administrators and students, Farmington and Farmington Hills city governments, Oakland Community College, local clergy, Farmington Community Libraries, the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and concerned citizens meets monthly to discuss multicultural and multiracial issues.

In 1993, the Multicultural/Multiracial (MCMR) Council sponsored its first diversity community forum. Since then, the Council has worked toward providing programs that reach out to our citizens and offer opportunities for community-wide exchange.

After several years of conducting these forums, it was evident that the community was looking to describe what the mission statement meant in practical terms. During the 1996-97 program year, the Council held workshops and focus meetings with numerous and varied groups throughout Farmington and Farmington Hills to develop the "Guiding Principles for Maintaining a Healthy, Diverse Community." The Farmington and Farmington Hills City Councils and Farmington Public Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted resolutions in 1997 to support these Guiding Principles.

Since the Principles were adopted, the Council has created and begun implementing action plans to support these Guidelines.

Guiding Principles

  1. We believe that all members of the human family should be respected and their rights supported including those encompassing factors such as, but not limited to, race, religion, culture, ethnicity, economic status, gender, age, disability and sexual orientation.
  2. We believe the face of our community should be reflected in all segments of our community life.
  3. We believe that healthy communities maintain a comprehensive and balanced menu of public and private services which are inclusive of and accessible to all citizens.
  4. We believe in equal educational opportunities.
  5. We believe in equal employment opportunities.
  6. We believe in equal access to housing.
  7. We believe in equally safe neighborhoods.

Activities & Services

  • The Council conducts regularly scheduled forums and workshops on timely topics of interest to the entire community (see enclosed schedule). Monthly programs are broadcast on Channels 10 and 12 Community Access (see cable directory for viewing times).
  • Together with school, government, law enforcement and other organizations, the Council formulates response plans to address issues affecting the community at large.
  • The Council co-sponsors student and faculty initiatives encouraging communication and understanding of diversity at the elementary, middle and high schools and the community college.
  • Workshops and seminars are offered by the Council to better understand the many issues of racial, ethnic, religious and cultural differences in our community.
  • The Council sponsors the annual Rainbow Recognition Awards Breakfast honoring those in the community who have made significant contributions in promoting the Council's mission and goals.

Supporting Agencies & Organizations

Farmington Public Schools
Farmington City Council
Farmington Hills City Council
Farmington/Farmington Hills Ministerial Association
Farmington YMCA
Farmington/Farmington Hills Chamber of Commerce
Farmington Community Libraries
Council of Homeowners Association
Oakland Community College

Important Addresses

Farmington & Farmington Hills
Multicultural/Multiracial Community Council
c/o Farmington Hills City Manager
31555 W. Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 473-9500

Farmington City Manager
23600 Liberty
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 474-5500

Farmington Public Schools
32500 Shiawassee
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3595