Who We Are

It was a great drive and dream of the Malayalees in Detroit and neighboring suburbs to have an association whose main objective is that of preserving and maintaining the culture and heritage of Kerala amongst Detroit Malayalees. This craving led to the inception of Detroit Malayalee Association (DMA) about 42 years ago.Every year, DMA conducts numerous programs and activities for our community’s well-being and its progress. We try to preserve the Malayalee tradition and culture through the activities and events we conduct.

The Association provides opportunities and encourages its members to participate. It also provides a forum for the Malayalees residing in Detroit and neighboring areas to meet and exchange views and also to foster their friendship, goodwill, moral, social, educational, literary, artistic and cultural heritage.


 

  • Upcoming DMA Events


    DMA Indoor Tournament

    Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Sparc Arena, 42775 9 Mile Rd, Novi MI 48375


    Kilukkam, Celebrating Mohanlal with Stephen Devassy

    Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Second Ebenezer Church, 14601 Dequindre St, Detroit, MI 48212

Community Service

The magnanimity of DMA is not limited to USA alone with members adopting a road and cleaning it twice a year in Sterling Heights & Novi, Michigan, but also we have reached out across the globe.

Building Communities

Habitat for Humanity – Our most heart-warming initiative is intervening into the lives of those neglected and lonely – our members their valuable time and effort to repair and re-build the house of a senior citizen.

Serving Communities

Our team of service minded DMA members have dedicated their time, efforts and finances in serving the needing from cooking , serving to rendering financial support to families affected by hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.