People from across the globe have come to Detroit in pursuit of safety or to reunite with their families. Often, when they immigrate to the city, they’re in need of housing and assistance with social services, obtaining IDs and more. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, BridgeDetroit hosts a Refugee and Immigrant Resource Fair from 6-8 p.m. at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation in Southwest Detroit. 

The resource fair will feature conversations with Hamissi Mamba, a former asylum-seeking refugee who now runs the popular Detroit restaurant Baobab Fare, District 6 Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero and Lidia Reyes, the executive director of Latino Family Services.  

The fair will also help attendees sign up for the Detroit ID program, as well as find housing support and access to social services. The fair is free to attend, and food will be provided. Resources will be provided in English, Arabic and Spanish.  

One Detroit’s Will Glover talks with BridgeDetroit Engagement Editor Bryce Huffman about the upcoming event geared toward helping immigrants and refugees.