The YMCA of Silicon Valley is joining Welcoming America, YMCAs across the country, and other organizations to celebrate 2025 Welcoming Week, September 12-21. Each year, Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country.
This week-long celebration is an opportunity for neighbors – both immigrants and US-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. The YMCA of Silicon Valley truly believes that belonging begins with us and that our community is stronger when everyone feels welcome and collaborates for the common good.
Join us for the Y's Welcoming Week events that will bring our community together.
2025 Welcoming Week Activities
CENTRAL YMCA
Culture Parachute Activity, September 15, 3:30pm - 4:10pm
Handprint Mural, September 20, 9am - 3pm
EAST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
Multicultural Potluck, September 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
EL CAMINO YMCA
Coffee from Around the World, September 17, 9am - 11am
LEWIS & JOAN PLATT EAST PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA
Community Pool & Youth Sports, September 20, 9am - 11am
MT. MADONNA YMCA
Coffees from Around the World, September 17
NORTHWEST YMCA
Multicultural Potluck, September 15, 10am - 12pm
PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA
Dance Around the World, September 19, 9am - 10am
Arts and Crafts Activities, September 20, 10am - 12pm
SOUTH VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
Member BBQ, September 20, 12pm - 5pm
SOUTHWEST YMCA
Culinary Adventures, September 15, 10:30am - 12pm
Mexican Heritage Celebration, September 17, 4:30pm - 7pm