Welcoming Week, an initiative of Y-USA's national partner Welcoming America, celebrates the growing movement of communities across the U.S. that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country.
This year, Welcoming Week is September 13 - 22. Look for branch events here as they are confirmed.
A.E. Finley YMCA
The Finley YMCA will host their first International Dinner to celebrate their members and their countries of origin. Learn more and sign up to bring a prepared dish.
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
On Thu., Sept. 19, 6- 7 p.m., El Centro Hispano educators will join us at Kid Zone for a dual-language reading experience for children 8 and under (and their parents/guardians).
Join us for a multi-cultural potluck and family fun day on Sat., Sept. 21.
Durham YMCAs
The Y will be hosting bilingual story and crafts in Kid Zone, playing Welcoming Week BINGO, hosting voter registration and an international potluck. See full details.
Kraft Family YMCA
The Kraft Family Y invites you to share your cultural heritage and/or dish Sept. 16 - 20 in our lobby. Sign up to share.
Northwest Cary YMCA
The Northwest Cary YMCA will host an ESL Family Social on Sept. 13, international food trucks Sept. 16 - 20, an international vendor market Sept. 21, nutrition workshop Sept. 18, international Kid Zone activities and teen spikeball tournament Sept . 14. See the full schedule of events.
Poole Family YMCA
The Poole Family YMCA will have a world map in the lobby with pins available to mark your country of origin beginning September 9 and will host several inclusive events and adaptive fitness classes. See the full schedule of events.
Taylor Family YMCA
The Taylor Family YMCA is hosting a cultural showcase Sept. 16 - 20 and international potluck lunch on September 20 at noon in celebration of Welcoming Week. Sign up to bring a dish from your home country or to highlight your culture in the showcase. See the full schedule of events.
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
The Southeast Raleigh Y is hosting a series of welcoming and inclusive events, many of which are regularly occurring! Included are the Black Farmers' Market and Soul Care Sunday, free ESL classes and more. Check out the schedule.
