If you're going west on I94 near Hartford in Van Buren County, you might notice a billboard that reads, "When Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives." It's one of two such messages posted along Michigan roads this summer as part of the new Welcoming Michigan initiative. The idea is to spread a more positive message about the state's immigrants, and make them feel wanted as they arrive. Lillie Wolff, the West Michigan coordinator for Welcoming Michigan, tells us that they're aiming to establish themselves in the region, beyond just posting billboards:
She says that her organization believes immigrants are a vital part of the state's economy, whether they be farm migrant workers, or otherwise. To find out more about the new program, go to WelcomingMichigan.org . the Van Buren County billboard will be up through November.
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She says that her organization believes immigrants are a vital part of the state's economy, whether they be farm migrant workers, or otherwise. To find out more about the new program, go to WelcomingMichigan.org . the Van Buren County billboard will be up through November.
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