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.
Welcomer Signs & Postcards
Our multilingual Welcomer signs and Welcoming Week Postcards are a fun and easy way to show community support for everyone, including immigrants and refugees, and lift up our shared values.
Click the links below to download a Welcomer sign in one of 9 languages or a postcard in one of 8 languages.
Download Welcoming Week Postcards
Resources
Welcoming Week Toolkit
Kick off your event planning with sample activities, check lists, a sample press release, and more. Read More
Visit the Welcoming Week Store!
The Welcoming Week store is where you can buy 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.
Everyone has a story. Hear students working with Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education (TJACE) share their stories of leaving their homes and coming to the United States. Contact: Margarete Gillette- [email protected].
6:30-8:30 pm. Carver Center, sponsored by the Charlottesville Office of Human Rights. Contact: Todd Niemeier. 434-970-3023
Central Library (McIntire Room). Explore your roots and poetic abilities using a template inspired by George Ella Lyon's poem "Where I'm From." Create a keepsake accordion book to preserve your words. Contact- Liz Rapp- [email protected].
Storytime and crafts. Central Library (Children's room) contact: Angela Critics- [email protected].
2:00 pm, Northside Library (meeting room). Contact: Margarete Gillette- [email protected].
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