Welcoming Week
Connecting neighbors, serving communities
During this annual series of events, communities bring together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone.
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.
Resources
Welcoming Week Toolkit
Kick off your event planning with sample activities, check lists, a sample press release, and more. Read More
Welcoming Week Store
Buy your branded merchandise, including shirts, hats, banners, and pins. 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
Welcoming Week Map
For a more detailed list of events in your area, use the list and filter options below the map.
Find an Event
Filter Options
Use the optional filters below to refine your search for events.
Hosted by Catholic Charities - Maine Refugee & Immigration Services for City of Portland staff, this dynamic workshop helps staff understand the path of a refugee, and invites them to walk a moment in their shoes. Why are refugees in Maine? What sort of help do they get?
City of Portland employees are invited to prepare and share a culturally-significant dish at a potluck-style meal. Attendees are asked to bring a dish that represents their culture – however they define your culture – to a staff potluck on September 18, 2017. At this celebration, they'll be inv
At the naturalization ceremony, the USCIS will administer the Oath of Allegiance in the final step of the participants' journey to become U.S. citizens. Participants will individually receive their Certificate of Naturalization after taking this Oath of Allegiance.
New to the Upstate? Want to meet new people? Interested in engaging with people from all over the world?
Several cities in Northwest Arkansas will recognize Sept. 15-24, 2017 as Welcoming Week by reading proclamations at various locations.
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