Our history
Is a non-profit organization founded in 1996, dedicated to promoting the well-being and progress of Michoacán migrants
FEDECMI
1996
FEDECMI was founded by migrants from Michoacán, Mexico, residing in the Midwestern United States
2004
The "Casa Michoacán" initiative was launched, acquiring its headquarters office in Chicago thanks to collaboration with the State of Michoacán
2006
We became the headquarters for planning the historic marches for immigrant rights on March 10 and May 1
2007
We organized the 1st Summit of Latin American Migrant Communities in Morelia, which brought together more than 600 migrant leaders
2020
We opened three new offices: Carbondale, West Chicago, and Elgin, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mission
To promote the well-being and progress of Michoacan residents, Mexicans, and immigrants in the Midwest of the United States and in their home communities through educational, cultural, productive, and social projects, thus achieving sustainable development.
Vision
To fully recognize the cultural, social, economic, and political significance of the Michoacán, Mexican, and Latin American migrant community in Mexico and the United States of North America.
Impact and recent achievements
As a result of lobbying efforts at the Springfield Capitol, we have managed to secure improvements in laws that benefit immigrant communities.
And thanks to funding from programs like IFRP (Immigrant Family Resources Program), NAI (New Americans Initiative), Access 2 Justice, Legislative Add-On, and the Illinois Arts Council , we achieved the following in 2025:
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205 people registered for the US citizenship workshop and around 900 people received information sessions regarding this process
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Processing over 300 IDHS applications – the Illinois Department of Human Services. Such as SNAP and health coverage for seniors, children, and pregnant women
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Managing food donations for over 150 families
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