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What's new?
Please see Calendar of Events for details.
5/29/08: Porch Parties - Warner Mansion (Grand River Avenue), 7 p.m. - Click here for more information
Join MCMR
You too can become a member of MCMR! Download the application packet for more information about membership benefits. To download the brochure, click here.
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.
Guiding Principles
- 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.
- We believe the face of our community should be reflected in all segments of our community life.
- 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.
- We believe in equal educational opportunities.
- We believe in equal employment opportunities.
- We believe in equal access to housing.We believe in equally safe neighborhoods.
History
In 1988, the Farmington Hills/Farmington community began working on diversity concerns arising from conflict between Chaldean and Jewish teens. Initially, Farmington Public Schools, both city administrations - including police representatives, and parents were initially involved in discussions to remedy these issues. Soon after, faith leaders, business representatives, residents, and other community organizations joined this effort and organized as the Multicultural Multiracial Community Council of Farmington/Farmington Hills. MCMR currently consists of 26 members representing these community groups... Click here to read more
