what is welcoming week?
Welcoming Week is an annual week-long celebration started by Welcoming America when Americans and cities across the country come together to celebrate its entire community and affirm the benefits of celebrating everyone that calls their community home. Welcoming America is leading a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by making everyone who lives there know they belong. Welcoming America believes that all people, including immigrants, are valued contributors and vital to the success of both our communities and our shared future.
Welcoming Week this year, September 10th-19th, 2021
This year the Welcoming Week theme is about belonging. To us, belonging acknowledges the role all members of the community play in making our community truly inclusive. We hope you will join us this year during Welcoming Week and moving forward to make Portland home for all.
The City of Portland Office of Economic Opportunity exists to foster a stronger sense of belonging here in Portland, Maine. Every day we seek to create home for all. We hope you will join us this year during Welcoming Week and moving forward to make Portland home for all.