https:\/\/amanifamilyservices.org\/welcoming-fort-wayne-awards<\/a>. Media is invited to join us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWelcoming Week is made possible by the following sponsors<\/strong>: Presenting Sponsor \u2013 Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Advocate Sponsors \u2013 Google, Bowen Health Center and NIPSCO\/NiSource Charitable Foundation, Supporter Sponsor – AnCor HR and St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, Welcomer Sponsors \u2013 Ivy Tech, Old National Bank and Liechty Media, and Media Sponsor \u2013 WANE 15<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/t2024-WelcomingWeekSchedule.jpg\")
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Schedule of Events<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen<\/strong>: 11 AM to 2 PM Saturday, Sept. 14
\nWhere<\/strong>: YMCA Renaissance Pointe, 2323 Bowser Avenue Fort Wayne, IN, 46803
\nCost<\/strong>: Free
\nDescription<\/strong>: The annual Welcome Fair gathers vendors, employers, and community organizations together to provide a wealth of resources.<\/p>\nHobnobben Preview<\/strong>
\nWhen<\/strong>: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14
\nWhere<\/strong>: Spectator Lounge at Cinema Center, 437 East Berry Street Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
\nCost<\/strong>: Free
\nDescription<\/strong>: Celebrate welcoming through film with Cinema Center!<\/p>\nBlock Party<\/strong>
\nWhen<\/strong>: 9 AM to 2 PM Monday, Sept. 16
\nWhere<\/strong>: Southgate Plaza, 204 E Pettit Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
\nCost<\/strong>: Free
\nDescription<\/strong>: Join the Chase Bank team and local community organizations for a celebration filled with community resources, giveaways, and music!<\/p>\nWelcoming College Tour<\/strong>
\nWhen<\/strong>: 10 AM to Noon Tuesday, Sept. 17
\nWhere<\/strong>: Ivy Tech Keith E. Busse Tech Center, Coliseum Campus, 3701 Dean Drive Fort Wayne, IN, 46835
\nCost<\/strong>: Free
\nDescription<\/strong>: Join us for a presentation of Ivy Tech\u2019s available programs followed by a bilingual campus tour. Explore how an Ivy Tech education can be accessible for anyone!<\/p>\nDando la bievenida a las historias de los emprendedores immigrantes<\/strong> (Welcoming the Stories of Immigrant Entrepreneurs)
\nWhen<\/strong>: 5:30 to 7:30 PM Wednesday, Sept. 18
\nWhere<\/strong>: Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, 3201 Stellhorn Road Fort Wayne, IN, 46815
\nCost<\/strong>: Gratis con registro (Free)
\nDescription<\/strong>: \u00danase a nosotros mientras destacamos las historias inspiradoras de los emprendedores locales a trav\u00e9s de un panel de discusi\u00f3n y un evento de networking. El objetivo es celebrar el esp\u00edritu emprendedor dentro de nuestra comunidad y proporcionar valiosos conocimientos y conexiones para los asistentes.
\n*Este programa se llevar\u00e1 a cabo en espa\u00f1ol<\/p>\nJoin us as we highlight the inspiring stories of local entrepreneurs through a panel discussion and networking event. The aim is to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit within our community and provide valuable insights and connections for attendees.
\n*This program will take place in Spanish<\/p>\n
Panelists<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Fabiola Rosas, Nutrition is Life, Mas Mujer FW<\/li>\n
- Victor Espinoza, Carmelita Ice Cream, La Michoacan<\/li>\n
- Ingrid Perez Ortega, Pink Duster Cleaning<\/li>\n
- Juan Garcia, Hair Studio Evolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Welcoming Week at Electric Works<\/strong>
\nWhen<\/strong>: 11 AM to 1 PM Thursday, Sept. 19
\nWhere<\/strong>: Union Street Market, 1622 Broadway Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
\nCost<\/strong>: Free; food available for purchase
\nDescription<\/strong>: Explore the diverse array of food from around the world at Union Street Market, then stop by Amani\u2019s table to learn more about Welcoming Week and how you can celebrate.<\/p>\nA Resource Tour of Rudisill Plaza<\/strong>
\nWhen<\/strong>: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19
\nWhere<\/strong>: Bowen Health Clinic, 201 East Rudisill Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN, 46806
\nCost<\/strong>: Free
\nDescription<\/strong>: Join us at 201 E. Rudisill Blvd for a tour of the building, learn more about Bowen Health Clinic and other community resources, and more!<\/p>\nWelcoming Fort Wayne Awards<\/strong>
\nWhen<\/strong>: 8:30 to 10:30 AM Friday, Sept. 20
\nWhere<\/strong>: Ceruti\u2019s Summit Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
\nCost<\/strong>: Free; Registration is required
\nDescription<\/strong>: The 2024 Welcoming Fort Wayne Awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional immigrants and refugees, native community individuals, organizations and companies that have demonstrated a strong commitment to multiculturalism, and others who have shown dedication to creating a welcoming Fort Wayne community. The awards are presented by Welcoming Fort Wayne, an initiative of Amani Family Services.<\/p>\nWelcoming Spaces at the 2024 Art This Way Art Crawl: Alley Bash<\/strong>
\nWhen<\/strong>: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20
\nWhere<\/strong>: Downtown Fort Wayne
\nCost<\/strong>: Tickets available at Art This Way
\nDescription<\/strong>: Join us for a vibrant, urban event featuring artists in motion and live music in the art-filled alleyways of Downtown Fort Wayne. This year, explore international and multicultural art, music, and language when you visit the Welcoming Spaces area at Art This Way: Alley Bash.<\/p>\nFeaturing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Live art demonstrations<\/li>\n
- Live music<\/li>\n
- \u201cWelcoming\u201d scavenger hunt<\/li>\n
- Photo opportunities<\/li>\n
- And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Works of Welcome<\/strong>
\nWhen<\/strong>: 11 AM to 2 PM Saturday, Sept. 21
\nWhere<\/strong>: Rolland Art Center, 1014 Leesburg Road Fort Wayne, IN, 46808
\nCost<\/strong>: Free with registration
\nDescription<\/strong>: Join us for a free opening reception, award ceremony, and silent auction.
\nTime<\/strong>: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. opening reception, awards begin at 1:00 p.m.
\nVenue<\/strong>: Rolland Art Center, 1014 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
\nAdmission<\/strong>: Free!
\nRegistration opens August 31, 2024<\/p>\nExplore a fact-based snapshot of the immigrant and refugee experience in greater Fort Wayne, paired with narrative story portrait collages of specific new Americans. The artwork featured in this exhibit has been created by local students and features data from Welcoming Fort Wayne\u2019s \u201cNew Americans in Allen County\u201d report.
\nLight refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n
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About Welcoming Week<\/strong>
\nWelcoming Week is an annual campaign and celebration to showcase the movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all, including immigrants. Launched in 2012 by Welcoming America and its members, Welcoming Week provides individuals and communities the opportunity to proclaim welcoming values through events and local initiatives that foster mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well as deeper belonging for all.<\/p>\nAbout Welcoming America<\/strong>
\nWelcoming America is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs. Through the Welcoming Network, we work to change systems and culture by providing communities the roadmap they need to create welcoming policies and share new approaches to inclusion to create an environment where everyone can truly thrive. Learn more at welcomingamerica.org.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
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