Eventually Ish returned to Dearborn. where he gained employment at the Ford Rouge plant and worked his way through college. first at Henry Ford Community College. then graduating from University of Michigan Dearborn. After his graduation. Ish became involved in his community. organizing workers and seeking justice in his community. In 1971. along with a dedicated group of volunteers and activists. Ish cofounded ACCESS the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services in a storefront in Dearborns south end. to help assist the Arab immigrant population as they adapted to life in the U.S. In 1983. he was appointed as Executive Director of ACCESS and worked diligently on its programming and growth. Today.
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