Welcoming Week 2018

September 14-23

Mark your calendars for Welcoming Week 2018! This will be a week-long celebration of diversity in our community. We will be hosting lots of fun and informational events, so you don't want to miss it! 

More About Welcoming Week

We want to hear from you!

What led you to the Y? How has our community embraced you? Have you gone through a major cultural transition? Tell us your story by emailing aalbitz@ymcadallas.org! 

Social Media Challenge:

Join in on the Welcoming Week initiative by participating in our daily social media challenges. Don't forget to follow and tag us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and use the hashtag #WhiteRockWelcomingWeek! 

Monday, September 17

Stick your pin on the map in the lobby and take a selfie

Tuesday, September 18

Post a photo of your favorite book by an immigrant author or check out on of our picks below:

• Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 
• Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
• The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez
• Toward a Better Life by Peter Morton Coan
• The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

Wednesday, September 19

Eat at one of the multicultural restaurants listed below:

• St. Martin's (French)
• Sabaidee (Lao & Thai)
• Zaguan Bakery & Cafe (Venezuelan)
• Shiva's Bar & Grill (India)
• Ka Thai (Thai)
• San Pedro's (Honduran)
• Adelmo's Ristorante (Italian)
• Izakaya RoMan (Japanese)

Thursday, September 20

Take a selfie with someone new and welcome them to the Y

Friday, September 21

Attend our Welcoming Week Zumba party from 6-8 p.m. for dancing, food, and fun! Post a picture on our Facebook page

Saturday, September 22

Share your Y story on our Facebook page

Sunday, September 23

Tell us how you celebrate your heritage