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Welcoming Week celebrates the growing movement of inclusive communities that fully embrace immigrants and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. With over 25,000 foreign-born individuals living in Champaign County, we all need different opportunities to engage, build mutual understanding and raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming all! This year's community-wide celebration will take place Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 22 and feature over 30 fun, family-centered events.
Access digital versions of the 2024 Pocket Guide and Business Showcase BINGO Sheet here.
Upcoming Events
Welcome Week Kick-Off Breakfast
Enterprise Works @ Research Park; 60 Hazelwood Dr, Champaign, IL 61820
September 13, 2024
8:30 am
Prairie Stories
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve; 109 S Lake of the Woods Rd
September 14, 2024
12:00 pm
Harmony Through Beads: A Vibrant Tapestry of Global Diversity
Independent Media Company; 202 S Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
September 14, 2024
2:00 pm
Human Library: Showcasing Human “Books” From Around the World
Urbana Free Library; 210 W Green st, Urbana
September 14, 2024
3:30 pm
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Siebel Center for Design at the University of Illinois: 1208 S. 4th Street, Champaign
September 14, 2024
6:30 pm
LaTasha Barnes presents The Jazz Continuum
500 S Goodwin Avenue, Urbana IL 61801
September 14, 2024
7:30 pm
Community Health Fair (Fería de Salud)
The Romero Center: 612 E Park St, Champaign, IL 61820
September 15, 2024
11:00 am
Welcoming Week Celebration and Cake Walk
Urbana Free Library; 210 W Green St, Urbana
September 15, 2024
2:00 pm
Steps to Starting a Business
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (Main Conference Room); 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820
September 16, 2024
1:00 pm
Recent News
Event Spotlight: We're All In Kickoff Party
August 13, 2024
Get ready to ignite Welcoming Week with us! This year’s theme, "We’re All In," invites us to unite as a vibrant community, celebrating our unique strengths and diverse stories. Kick off the festivities with resource tables, dynamic performances, and delicious food (while supplies last). Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and kick off a fantastic week of togetherness!
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Event Spotlight: Long Distance Love Virtual Museum Tours
August 13, 2024
Krannert Art Museum invites you to explore themes pertaining to love, belonging, loneliness, and migration through in a virtual museum tour.
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