Welcoming Week 2024 - Join Us!

Welcoming Week is a chance for neighbors - immigrants, New Americans, and American-born residents alike - to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community.

Join us! Free and open to the public.

• 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
• Sunset Park, 2625 N 32nd St, Boise, ID 83703

Activities include:

• Games, activities, music, and prizes for all ages and abilities
• Bus, bicycle and Lime scooter training
• Free dinner - Middle Eastern and African cuisine
• Volunteers needed!

Please find flyer translations below and help spread the word about this fun event.  There's also bussing available for those needing transportation; please email [email protected] for details.

This event is organized by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA in partnership with the City of Boise, American Red Cross, Agencies for New Americans, Valley Regional Transit, Lime, Safe Routes to School, Idaho Office for Refugees, International Rescue Committee. Huge thank you to sponsors Idaho Central Credit Union and the Krazy Coupon Lady Foundation for funding bussing and dinner.

Welcoming Week is celebrated nationally each year, this year from September 13-22, bringing together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.