During Welcoming Week, September 8-17, 2023, Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA joined Welcoming America, other YMCAs and organizations nationwide to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Welcoming Week is an annual, non-partisan event that celebrates diversity and the community benefits of welcoming everyone and their contributions to the social fabric of the country. The event is an opportunity for neighbors—both immigrants and U.S.-born residents—to get to know one another and celebrate what unites people as a community.
How can you get involved? Here are a few activities!
- Complete the Welcoming Week Passport for a chance to win a Grand Prize!
- Visit any of our Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA locations September 8-17 for fun, free events & activities:
- Globally-inspired exercise classes like Bollywood Zumba & more! View the Exercise Around the World schedule here.
- Take the “I’m a Welcomer” pledge
- Pin your country of origin on our world maps located at every AMA YMCA location
- Listen to our Y Advancing Equity Podcast episode on Welcoming Week
- Watch a video from the Courages Spaces video series on Equity
Inaugural International Food Festival
Celebrate and learn about the rich cultures represented in Arlington!Â
Saturday, September 9, 2:00-5:00pm at Cooper Street YMCA
- YMCA Members: Included in Membership
- Non-Members: $10/person or $25/family
No advance purchase necessary. Non-members can purchase tickets on the day of the event at the Cooper Street YMCA Welcome Desk.
A huge thanks to our sponsors & restaurant partners as well YMCA members who are contributing a tasting of their culture’s food!
Sponsors: Texas Trust Credit Union, Qdoba, Irie Smokehouse BBQ, Blue Mint Thai & Asian Cuisine, Mon Viet Cafe, One Love Lounge Caribbean Restaurant, CUP O’ VIBES, and IndianBistro14
