Welcoming Week
September 13-22, 2024
We know communities are stronger and more cohesive when people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to get to know one another and work side by side to advance the common good. Created by YMCA of the USA's national partner, Welcoming America, Welcoming Week is a national celebration that brings together immigrants and U.S.-born residents at community-based events to promote cross-cultural understanding and raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone!
Follow your Y on social media all week long to join in the celebration.
Learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
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Branch events
All programs are free and open to the community.
East Orange YMCA
Ice Cream Social Back to the Y Night & Welcoming Week
Turrell Gym
September 19 from 5:30-6:30pm
Meet our Team
Gaga
Karate
Games
Ice cream & more!
Fairview Lake YMCA Camps
South Mountain YMCA
Ice Cream Social Back to the Y Night & Welcoming Week
September 18 from 5:30-7pm
Meet our Team
Gaga
Bounce house
Ice cream & more!
Sussex County YMCA
September 14 - stop by the lobby to participate
Full Facility Open House from 11-2pm
Open swim and swim evaluations from 12p-2p.
September 18 - stop by the lobby to participate
International Coffee Tasting from 9a-12p
West Essex YMCA
September 13 - All Day
Bridge Building - I’m a Welcomer - Sign a card to be part of our Welcoming Bridge
Bean Buzz (Coffee Social) - 9:30am - while supplies last
Senior Services Presentation by Tez Roro - 10am - 12pm
September 16
Medwise, Insurance Advocate by Adria Goldman - 10am - 11:30pm
Apply for Financial Assistance Quick & Confidential - 1 - 2pm
Free Swim Evaluations - 5:30pm - Registration required. Register below.
September 17
Home Care vs. Facility Care by HomeWatch Caregivers - 11:30am - 1pm
YMCA In-Home Training Information 12pm - 1pm
September 18
Find Relief - Insight on the Light Touch of Cranial Sacral Therapy by Amanda Fleissner - 10:30am - 12pm
What does it mean to be an Ally?
Starting the Conversation about Race and Racism with your children. Part 1
Starting the Conversation about Race and Racism with your children. Part 2
