September 16-20, 2024
WELCOMING WEEK
We know communities are stronger and more cohesive when people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to get to know one another and work side-by-side to advance the common good. Created by the YMCA of the USA's national partner, Welcoming America, Welcoming Week is a national celebration that brings together immigrants and U.S.-born residents at community-based events to promote cross-cultural understanding and raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone!
It’s here! Monday, September 16th – Saturday, September 20th, the Dallas Y along with Y’s and other organizations around the country will be observing Welcoming Week!
Enjoy any of our YMCA locations, workout space, exercise classes, or indoor pools, all that the Y has to offer - no membership required! We are open to all during Welcoming Week.
WELCOMING WEEK ACTIVITIES
TELL US WHERE YOU'RE FROM!
Stop by any of our YMCA locations during Welcoming Week and place the dot on your and/or your family's country of origin. We can't wait to see all of the incredible countries represented at our Ys! Not sure where your closest Y is? Visit our Locations page to find the YMCA nearest you.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
We are excited to share family events for Welcoming Week at Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff, Grand Prairie Family YMCA, and Lake Highlands Family YMCA. These events feature fun activities that represent different cultures and countries around the globe, such as Zumba, Salsa, BollyX, Hip Hop Step Dance, and more! You are welcome to attend and bring your family and friends!
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
We are excited to share family events for Welcoming Week at Moorland Family YMCA at Oak Cliff and Grand Prairie Family YMCA, highlighting cultural foods, Sports Around the World, the Dress Your Cultural Fashion Show, Paint with a Twist—Rep your Culture through Art, and much more. You are welcome to attend and bring your family and friends!
WHAT IS WELCOMING WEEK?
Celebrated each year in September, Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. It's a chance for neighbors—both immigrants and U.S.-born residents—to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. During Welcoming Week, local governments, businesses, non-profits, social services, agencies and community organizations host events to: Celebrate the diversity of our communities, Bring together newcomers and long-standing residents to build mutual understanding, Stand in solidarity with marginalized communities, and Help communities move beyond divisiveness and fragmentation.
Why is the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas celebrating Welcoming Week?
With 16 branches representing many different communities across the Dallas area, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is committed to recognizing and celebrating the incredible diversity of the people and communities we serve every day. By recognizing each of our countries of origin, cultures, and ethnicities, we invite our staff and communities to engage in meaningful fellowship and deeper connections with each other. We strengthen communities when we create spaces and opportunities to collaborate around our unique backgrounds, traditions, and cultures.
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