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What is Welcoming Week?

On June 21, 2017, in large part due to the advocacy of the Latino Community Association, the Bend City Council unanimously supported a resolution for the City of Bend to be recognized as a Welcoming City during Immigrant Heritage Month (observed June). You can find more information about the Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation, Welcoming City Resolution, and Welcoming America Membership Principles to which the Council committed in item 3C of the Council Agenda.

This year, the City of Bend, in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation, are thrilled to announce the seventh annual celebration of Welcoming Week in Bend, from September 13-22, with events extending to September 28. The City of Bend proudly supports Welcoming Week alongside numerous community partners in the shared commitment to foster a welcoming environment for all in Bend.

This year’s national theme, “We’re All In,” encapsulates our vision of building a community that values and respects diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. As part of Welcoming Week 2024, the City of Bend is excited to fund 10 unique events that embody this theme.

Organizations and individuals hosting events include the Latino Community Association, Vamonos Outside, Partners in Care, Bend Park & Recreation District, Deschutes County Health Services, NeighborImpact, Tower Theater, Benditas, The Environmental Center, Restorative Justice and Equity Group, Volunteers in Medicine, Mosaic Community Health, Bend Police Department, Oregon State University, Envision Bend, and Bola Gbadebo.

We invite our community to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information and look forward to celebrating Welcoming Week with you all! 

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Get Involved

Come for the Reading of the Welcoming Week Proclamation on September 18 at City Hall!

Participate in one of the Welcoming Week Events hosted by our community partners!

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Interested in Hosting a Welcoming Event?

If you would like to host a Welcoming Week event next year, you can find applications in English and Spanish on our Sponsorship Request page.

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