Belonging Begins With Us
Welcoming Week | September 13-22
The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina believes our communities are stronger when everyone feels welcome and we work together for the common good.
The Y is committed to helping all individuals, including newcomers, access the support and resources needed to reach their full potential. Our mission is “Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind, and body.” We believe that communities are at their strongest when everyone has an opportunity to contribute and work together on a shared vision for the future.
During Welcoming Week, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and other businesses, non-profits, agencies and community organizations will host events to:
- Celebrate the diversity of our communities
- Bring together newcomers and long-standing residents to build mutual understanding
- Love on one another
Welcoming Week Events
During Welcoming Week, the Y will participate in a community event and host several free events that are open to the public.
Friday, September 13: Kick off our 2024 Welcoming Week events across our Association. Be on the lookout for all our events and join in on all the fun activities at your local Y.
Saturday, September 14
Stop by our booth at the 32nd Annual Hispanic League Fiesta at Truist Stadium in downtown Winston-Salem.
We are also hosting our Annual Dirty Dozen 5K Obstacle Mud Run and Fun Run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA. All proceeds go to Y innovative health programs benefiting cancer survivors and other chronic disease programs.
Monday, September 16:
Join us for a Multicultural Fair at 10:00am at the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA. Learn more about other countries, sample food and participate in fun activities. Feel free to show off your heritage by wearing your traditional attire.
YMCA of NWNC branch lobbies will have a Welcoming Week Activity Card and Map Activity.
Tuesday, September 17:
Join us for a Multicultural Fair at 11:00am at the Kernersville Family YMCA.
We'll also be at the Latin Dance Social at East of Texas from 6:30-8:30pm.
Thursday, September 19:
Join us for a Multicultural Fair at 12:00pm at the Yadkin Family YMCA.
Also, we'll have fun and games in YMCA of NWNC branch lobbies. Can you pass the citizenship test? Find out at your local branch!
Friday, September 20:
Join us for a Multicultural Fair at 11:00am at the Robinhood Road Family YMCA.
Membership Special
Join during Welcoming Week, get a $0 join fee and pay nothing until October 1! See the Welcome Desk at each branch for details and to join!
Connecting With Our Community
We hope you will join us in supporting local immigrant-owned businesses:
Stokes County
Triunfo
Little Italy
Subway
Frank's Kitchen
Amigos
Mi Pueblo
Forsyth County
Tacos Doña Pina Food Truck
Antojitos Las Delicias Food Truck
Mi Pueblo
Xcaret
Mojito
Cafe Gelato
Black Belt Soap
The Sweet Truth Bakery
Alvarado Jewelry
Cleaning company by Karol
Body & Soul
Los Juanes
New Sichuan
Curry and Noodle
Low Price Market & The Grill
Don Juan's
Que Vivia
Be Kind Coffee Co.
AFGHAN International Halal Market
Wilkes County
Amalfis Italian Restaurant
Plaza Del Sol
Koto's
Iredell County
Sorrentos Italian Restaurant
Peking Chinese Restaurant
Yadkin County
Shiloh General Store
El Loco Torres
