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.
CENTRAL YMCA
September 15, 3:30-4:10pm, Culture Parachute Activity
September 20, 9am-3pm, Hand Print Mural
EAST VALLEY FAMILY YMCA TBD, Multi-cultural Potluck
EL CAMINO YMCA
LEWIS & JOAN PLATT EAST PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA
MT. MADONNA YMCA
Coffees Around the World, September 15-19 (during operating hours)
NORTHWEST YMCA
Global Potluck Lunch, Monday, September 15
PALO ALTO FAMILY YMCA
SEQUOIA YMCA
SOUTH VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
Community BBQ Party, Sunday, September 21
SOUTHWEST YMCA
Culinary Adventures, Monday, September 15
Mexican Independence Day Celebration, Wednesday, September 17