MULTICULTURAL INSTITUTE

MI's programs increase access to opportunities for immigrant families to reach economic stability. Program strategies enhance economic, educational, and skill opportunities, cultivate leadership development, provide direct services and stimulate positive transformation of individuals, families, and communities... Since 1991, under the leadership of its Founder and Emeritus: Rigoberto Calocarivas, MI has worked with different immigrant communities in three areas; Alameda, San Mateo and Contra Costa counties. Its strongest niche is with Latino immigrants, particularly those from Mexico and Central America and its core constituents include day laborers, low-income immigrant adults and youth. Since its inception MI has envisioned a community in which immigrants, regardless of their immigration status, are embraced and valued in the communities in which they live and work.

Primary location: Berkeley United States