Emerald Campaign

The Emerald Campaign will first bring our historic Michigan Avenue clubhouse to a State of Good Repair. The Campaign will re-engage members and expand our circle of members and partners, by telling our important story. We will plan for future phases of improvements in programming and in our assets.

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Centennial Emerald Campaign

We launch the Emerald Campaign out of pride in Irish-American culture, our American heritage and our home in Corktown, Detroit . We are apart of the nation's heritage of diversity and Detroit's revitalization. The Emerald Campaign will assure out second century.

Built on our Strengths

  • Partner to cultural programmers such as Detroit Irish Music Association, Detroit Irish Radio, the Irish Cultural Forum, Ardan Dance Academy, Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan, Ann McCallum Set Dance, and the Irish Language Circle
  • Friends to metro Detroit Irish groups such as United Irish Societies, Michigan Irish Chamber, Fraternal Order of United Irishmen, Society of Irish American Lawyers, and the Emerald Society
  • As a face of the historic Corktown neighborhood and good neighbor to Corktown businesses and organizations
  • Host to numerous other charitable organizations, churches, and public services
  • Supporter of the St. Patrick’s Parade

Strategic Planning Assessment:

  • 30,000 visits per year
  • Host to ten different cultural programs
  • Hundreds of members
  • Volunteer-run, with low overhead and many partners

Phase II Goal: $275,000

Phase I Goal: $75,000 COMPLETE

The Emerald Campaign will first bring our historic Michigan Avenue clubhouse to a State of Good Repair.

The Campaign will re-engage members and expand our circle of members and partners, by telling our important story.

We will plan for future phases of improvements in programming and in our assets.

Major donors at $250, $500 & $1,000 levels will be recognized in a new display at the clubhouse

Completed Emerald Campaign Projects

2020
A/V projector & screen in Hall
Tankless water heater installed
Painted 2nd floor conference room

2021 New boiler—Hall side
Replaced damaged water piping
New carpet in Lounge & Hall
Exterior lights on alley side
Painted east exterior wall
Repaired parking lot gates
Main bar coolers replacement

2022
Bar coolers replaced after power surge
Replaced exterior light to parking lot
Repair hall HVAC equipment
Repair bar HVAC equipment
Install new electrical breaker panel/wiring
Wabash St. exterior wall: remove stucco, stabilize and repair bricks/openings

2023
New Front entry door
Wabash Wall repaired and painted
Front porch repaired and cemented
Black wrought iron repaired and painted.
Lights updated on the side of the building for security

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Your gift to the Emerald Campaign will help the Gaelic League of Detroit shine for generations to come.

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Other Ways to Support the Campaign

Membership in the Irish American Club is only $25 per calendar year. Click here to join via PayPal.

(PayPal will add a $3.00 processing fee for a total charge of $28)

Make check out to ‘Gaelic League’, write ‘Emerald Campaign’ in the memo, and mail it to:

Gaelic League Irish-American Club
2068 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216

Club merchandise and books are available for sale to members. Check hours to see when the club is open.