Welcoming Week Events
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Welcoming Week: Strengths-Based Family Engagement
This virtual event invites community organizations and local education agencies to come together and celebrate the many cultures of our Utahn families as we learn and grow through storytelling.
Welcoming Week Community Resource Fair
The Welcoming Week Community Resource Fair, is an event designed to celebrate diversity, foster community connections, and provide valuable resources for individuals and families from all backgrounds. This event is part of our commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Event Highlights: Community Resources: Discover local organizations offering…
City Council Recognition of Welcoming Stars
City Council Recognition of Welcoming Stars
Flee Film Screening
Join us for a free dinner, an amazing guest speaker, and a screening of the film Flee, which tells the true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.
Welcoming Stars Celebration
Join us in celebrating this year’s Welcoming Stars, José Luis with CARON and YMCA’s Safety Around Water Program, accepted by Andres Romero!
City Council Proclamation
City Council Proclamation for Welcoming Week & United Against Hate Week
Community Read – When Stars are Scattered
We are thrilled to announce our Community Read for this year: When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson! This heartwarming graphic novel, suitable for all ages, will be our focus for a summer of reading and a fall of community engagement. FALL EVENTS As summer turns to fall, we will have events to deepen…
YMCA Walk through Canada
An interactive and educational journey highlighting unique characteristics of each province and territory. Participants will gain an understanding of Canadian culture and celebrate the rich history from coast to coast to coast.
Family Emergency Preparedness Day for National Preparedness Month
Free, family event features information, demonstrations, and activities for all ages. To celebrate September as National Preparedness Month, more than 45 public safety agencies, nonprofits, and utilities will join together for the 18th Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden…
Free Citizenship Clinic
The clinic is an opportunity for eligible permanent residents to receive free assistance in applying for citizenship. It is hosted by American Gateways and cohosted by the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association (SAYLA), Alamo Colleges, and the City of San Antonio.