Welcoming Week Events

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Join us for Welcoming Week.

In-Person
October 10, 2024

Welcome Wagon Read Aloud

Hosted by: Valley Park School District

A group of VPHS aspiring educators read to and with our VPES students in various grade levels on Thursday, October 10th.

In-Person
September 20, 2024

Welcoming Fall Art & Craft at the Doraville Library

Hosted by: Doraville Library

The Doraville Library and the City of Doraville invites the whole community to come to Welcoming the Fall with Art and Craft.  Join us with your children. This event is FREE in English and Spanish. All Craff Materials and Light Appetizer will be provided.

In-Person
September 21, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta

Hosted by: DeKalb School System

This year marks the third annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta for DeKalb District School System families and the whole community. This Fiesta is a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, food, and customs, and we make sure to honor all Middle and South American cultures, reflecting our community’s rich diversity. We have food vendors, local non-profit…

In-Person
September 22, 2024

Community Picnic

Hosted by: Global Friends Coalition

Annual Global Friends Coalition picnic will celebrate welcoming, community, and diversity. Global Friends Coalition, along with its honorary co-hosts the Afghan Community will host the eighteenth annual community picnic Sunday, Sept. 22nd, from 5 to 7 p.m. at University Park. The goal of the picnic is to bolster relations between immigrants and the broader community…

In-Person
October 5, 2024

World Wellness & Unity Festival

Hosted by: Carolinas Asian Heritage Association CAHA and UNIVERSAL INSTITUTE FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING OF CAROLINAS UISAC

The above listed host organization CAHA and UISAC are partnering with multicultural orgs. to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday 2nd Oct. 2024 following Saturday (5th Oct 2024 )at Statue of Gandhi at District Court House front Yard Gandhi Park 700 East Trade Street, Charlotte NC 28205 from 11:15 am to 12;45 pm as World Wellness &…

In-Person
September 21, 2024

Raleigh Tamale Festival

Hosted by: City of Raleigh

The Raleigh Tamale Festival is a citywide event that celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions Hispanic-Latin community across the City of Raleigh. During this free event community will experience live entertainment from diverse community groups and performers, a variety of food trucks, vendors, and exciting activities for the entire family, plus a competition for the…

In-Person
September 18, 2024

Miami-Dade County Welcoming Day

Hosted by: Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade County

The Office of New Americans of Miami-Dade County invites you to Welcoming Day! In partnership with over 22 local community organizations, join us as we celebrate and amplify the diversity and contributions immigrants bring to our country and #OurCounty. Enjoy live showcases of cultural performances for the entire family to enjoy. Receive support and resources…

In-Person
September 24, 2024

Cultural Day at CCS LINC Peel

Hosted by: Catholic Cross-Cultural Services

Culture Day will be celebrated at CCS LINC Peel on September 24th. This is a Welcoming Week event, a vibrant celebration of diversity, where our students from different countries will come together to share their unique traditions and customs. The event will provide an opportunity for students to showcase their cultures through traditional food, clothing,…

In-Person
September 21, 2024

Welcoming Week Citizenship and Immigrant Resource Fair

Hosted by: City of Saint Paul Immigrant and Refugee Program,

Celebrate Welcoming Week 2024 Learn about the U.S. Citizenship application process and connect with immigration legal service providers Learn about the new Keeping Families Together program Learn how to apply for a Minnesota driver’s license Find information on workers’ rights, housing, and other social services Find English language classes Get a free book courtesy of…

In-Person
September 28, 2024

Stories from the Kitchen

Hosted by: Logan City Council

Bring a plate of food and stories from your culture to share at our upcoming community dinner. We also encourage our guests to wear clothes from their culture to our dinners. Stories from the Kitchen will be giving the floor to a different community member each time we meet! We want to highlight the beauty…