We are currently planning our events for Welcoming Week 2024, which runs from September 13 – 22!
Keep checking back to learn how you can celebrate diversity and belonging in your community!
York Events
September 13 – Second Friday Latino, kick off to Hispanic Heritage Month and Welcoming Week. When and Where: 5:30pm – 10:00pm, Downtown block between Market and Philadelphia Street in front of Strand Capital / Appell Center.
September 14 – Tainos: The First People to Greet Columbus by Rafael Torres of Manicato Taino Cultural Center. Where and When: 10:00am – 3pm, at York County History Center, 121 N. Pershing Ave, York PA 17401.
September 18 – Welcoming Week Teen Cultural Jam at Martin Library. When and Where: 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Martin Library, 159 E Market St, York PA 17401
Lancaster Events
September 10 – Welcoming Week Resolution & Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution at Lancaster City Council meeting. When and Where: 120 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA at 6:30 p.m.
September 13 – Welcoming Week Kick Off in Ewell Plaza. When and Where: 5:00pm-8:00pm, Ewell Plaza, 145 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA.
September 14 – Welcoming Community Reading with Read Rose Books. When and Where: 11:00am – 12:00pm, Welcome Center Gallery, 38 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA.
September 14 – Community Sing-Along. When and Where: 3:00pm-4:30pm, Welcome Center Gallery, 38 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA.
September 14 – Lancaster Unity Cup Final Tournament, Presented by Lancaster Rec. When and Where: 9:00am-12:00pm, Lancaster Community Park, 1221 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA.
September 15 – YMCA of the Roses Introduction to Water Safety. Registration required. When and Where: Sunday, September 15, City Center YMCA, 265 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster PA 17603.
September 17 – Church World Service & Lancaster Chamber Job Fair. When and Where: 10:00am – 3:00pm, Lancaster Chamber Building, 115 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA.
September 17 – Naturalization Celebration with Church World Service, 1U13, HUB 450. When and Where: 4:30pm – 6:30pm, 450 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA.
September 18 – Welcome Back to School 2024. When and Where: 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Victory Field, 44 N. Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA.
More event details coming soon!
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for Welcoming Week 2024! Because of you, all of our events will be free of charge for all!
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how to join these generous organizations, click here to download our 2024 Sponsorship Packet!
Contact Jose Santiago at 717-825-1928 or [email protected] for more info!