Welcoming Royal Oak

In Royal Oak, we take pride in our neighborly and welcoming atmosphere and are committed to promoting cultural diversity.

In February 2017, the Royal Oak City Commission passed a resolution that reaffirmed we value our immigrant and migrant roots and "recognize that invaluable contributions to our social, religious, cultural and economic landscape have come from a wide variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds."

In addition to passing a resolution, the city commission affirmed  its commitment to embracing cultural diversity by joining the Welcoming America network.

What is a Welcoming City?

• Plans: All relevant sectors, such as government, business, non-profit, and others, work together to create a welcoming community climate that supports long-term integration.
• Commits: Municipalities commit to institutionalize strategies ensuring the ongoing inclusion and long-term economic and social integration of newcomers.
• Builds Community: Newcomers and long-time residents find common ground and shared leadership.
• Communicates: Messages of unity and shared values permeate the community through the media, through the voices of leaders, and among residents.
• Sustains: Policies and practices are considered to ensure interactions between new and long-time residents remain positive ones and the community’s economic vitality remains strong.