Belonging Begins With Us
Welcoming Week | September 12-21
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.
Join us as we celebrate community, connection, and belonging during Welcoming Week! This national initiative brings together people of all backgrounds to show that everyone belongs at the Y.
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.
Activities at your branch may include:
- World Map Activity - share your story and show where you're from
- "I Am a Welcomer" Wall - add your welcoming message
- Citizenship Trivia & Games - fun for all ages
- Kids Zone and Teen Activities - crafts, games and youth-led projects
- Cultural Food Fairs - celebrate flavors from around the world. Join us at the Robinhood Road September 19 at 11:00am and Yadkin Family YMCA September 19 at 12:30pm!
- Potential Members can visit the Y during Welcoming Week at no cost
We'll also be out in the community at the FIESTA Festival on September 20 in Winston-Salem so stop by our booth and say hello!
We are also hosting our Annual Dirty Dozen 5K Obstacle Mud Run and Fun Run Saturday, September 13 at the Jerry Long Family YMCA. All proceeds go to Y innovative health programs benefiting cancer survivors and other chronic disease programs.
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
