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Save the date: Welcoming Week 2018 is Sept. 14-23

What is Welcoming Week?

During this annual series of events, communities bring together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. In 2017, there were more than 700 events around the country.

Show the World You Welcome

Now more than ever, we need to stand up for immigrants and refugees. Show the world that you welcome by joining the Welcomer campaign.

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Resources

Welcoming Week Toolkit

Kick off your event planning with sample activities, check lists, a sample press release, and more. Read More

Purchase More Than One Story

This unique and powerful card game helps build bridges between people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Read More

Webinar: What You Need to Host a Successful Event

Watch the recording to explore new ideas for events, new tools, and best practices for hosting. Read More

Host an Event

Host a festival, volunteer project, shared dinner, or any event that encourages connectivity and dialogue. Welcoming America will give you the tools you need to make it a success.

What You'll Get After Signing Up

National, searchable event listing
Planning webinars and toolkits
Discounted merchandise
Promotional support
Branded marketing materials

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Welcoming Week Map

For a more detailed list of events in your area, use the list and filter options below the map.

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ATU Hispanic Heritage Month Festival

Oct 10 2017 -

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Russellville, Arkansas

Mayor Randy Horton will issue proclamation at Hispanic Heritage Month Event at Arkansas Tech University.

Conway Immigrant Resource Center Grand Opening

Oct 13 2017 -

6:30pm to 7:30pm

Conway, Arkansas

Mayor Bart Castleberry will be reading a welcoming proclamation at the grand opening of the Arkansas United Community Coalition Immigrant Resource Center in Conway, AR.

Pine Bluff Welcoming Proclamation

Sep 5 2017 -

5:30pm to 6:30pm

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Mayor Washington signed and read a Welcoming Proclamation and a brief meeting followed to where Arkansas United Community Coalition discussed DACA and Know Your Rights information and updates.

Pepperdine University - Welcoming Week Bonfire

Sep 23 2017 -

5:00pm to 10:00pm

Playa Del Rey, California

Our Global Programs office is dedicated to creating a safe space for our international students. We welcome diversity and acceptance in our Global Programs office and want to share this with them!!!

International Community Dinner (MONTHLY)

Oct 10 2017 -

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Boise, Idaho

Tidwell is starting up a monthly dinner for Boise's international communities. The purpose of this event is to strengthen and build support networks amongst all members of the community.