Roanoke Municipal Building Open House
Get to know some of the departments in the City of Roanoke, meet our staff, and learn to navigate our Language Access systems.
Read MoreRoanoke Coffee with Council
Come meet City of Roanoke elected officials and members of Council for coffee, snacks, and a casual meet and greet
Read MoreRoanoke Welcoming Week Education Fair
Get information about GED preparation, ESL classes, job skills training, supporting your students in school, and much more!
Read MoreRoanoke Welcoming Week Job Expo
Learn about current job openings with the City, get help editing and perfecting your resume, apply on the spot, and practice interview skills. We’re especially seeking applicants who speak more than one language, and are excited to work with applicants still learning English, as well.
Read MoreRoanoke International Soccer Cup
5 vs 5 tournament-style games at the new futsal courts. All are welcome to attend, play, or cheer!
Read MoreWelcoming Week Kick Off & Roanoke Runs for Refugees 5K
Support worldwide refugees coming to Roanoke by running or walking in this Welcoming Week 2022 kick-off event! All proceeds go to support families currently being resettled in Roanoke. The kids’ 1K race will begin at 6:00, and the 5K fun run/walk will start at 6:20. The 5K will be chip timed this year. Both races…
Read MoreGainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative Blueprint Update
Join us as we update our community on the progress that’s been made since the release of the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative’s Blueprint. Expect to hear from the GINI Steering Committee and representatives from the City of Gainesville and Alachua County, law enforcement and public school system as we all speak on the actions…
Read MoreBecoming A Welcoming City
As part of Welcoming Week, join us at MacFly Fresh for a discussion with Federico Rios (Assistant Director, Office of Equity, Mobility and Immigrant Integration – City of Charlotte) about the challenges immigrants in our community face, what it means to create a Welcoming City, and how we can all play a role. Celebrate Welcoming Week alongside special guests from…
Read MoreWelcome to Juanita
Welcome to Juanita! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Kirkland. Free food from local restaurants (Gyro World, Jersey Mike’s, Papa John’s, La Carona, Hero’s BBQ), plus entertainment, games, prizes, and community business information. The event is free and Juanita Neighborhoods Association does not request nor accept donations, but some of those we have invited, such as…
Read MoreWelcoming Week 2022 in Erie, PA: “Gallery Night”
Gallery Night is September 17th from 5pm to 8pm at the Museum. Gallery Night is a citywide celebration of art. Businesses, local galleries, and venues stay open late to feature artist demos, specials, and live entertainment. Shop, eat, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family visiting as many local galleries as you can.…
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