Welcome to a Welcoming Community

The purpose of the Grand Island Welcoming Initiative is to convene a network of public and private organizations and community members dedicated to supporting Grand Island’s immigrant and refugee communities while promoting a culture of welcoming and belonging.

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Creating a Community of Welcoming and Belonging

Welcoming Week Events

Thu, Sep 19
Courage to Care - Power of WE Workshop
Grand Island
Details
Sep 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Grand Island, 1124 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
Heartland United Way and Greater Grand Island Community Foundation have partnered with Bart Bailey with Courage to Care for a Power of WE Workshop from 4pm-6pm!
Thu, Sep 19
Naturalization Ceremony
Grand Island
Details
Sep 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Grand Island, 1124 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
Come Celebrate our New Americans!
Multiple Dates
Thu, Sep 19
Courage to Care - Inclusive Leadership Training
Grand Island
Details
Sep 19, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Grand Island, 1607 S Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
Heartland United Way and Greater Grand Island Community Foundation have partnered with Bart Bailey with Courage to Care for two, 2-hour Inclusive Leadership sessions: 8:30am-10:30am & 11:30am-1:30pm
Multiple Dates
Thu, Sep 19
Mural Painting with Literacy Council of Grand Island
Grand Island
Details
Sep 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grand Island, 115 W Charles St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
Join the Literacy Council of Grand Island as they paint a beautiful mural on their building! Painting will be done between 9 AM - 3 PM on both Wednesday September 18th and Thursday September 19th!
Wed, Sep 18
To the State of the Good Life - Free Film Screening
Grand Island
Details
Sep 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Grand Island, 2124 N Lafayette Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803, USA
Join us for a FREE Film screenign and light hors d'oeuvres on Wednesday, September 18th starting at 5:30PM. Film begins at 6:00pm followed by a panel discussion of local DACA recipients!
Mon, Sep 16
4th Street Business Tour - Sold out!
Grand Island
Details
Sep 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Grand Island, E 4th St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
Join Sandra Barrera as she gives a tour of 10 small businesses on 4th Street. You will get an opportunity to taste some food from around the world!
Sat, Sep 14
Latino Identity & Language in the Midwest
Grand Island
Details
Sep 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Grand Island, 3134 US-34, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
Dr. Velasquez from the Univeristy of Nebraska Lincoln will be having an interactive discussion on Latino Identities and Language in the Midwest!
Sat, Sep 14
Welcoming Our Neighbors: Storytime & Activity
Grand Island
Details
Sep 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grand Island, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
Welcoming our Neighbors Storytime and Activity: We will do a read aloud of the book All Are Neighbors by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman and will engage the young folks in a guided discussion
Fri, Sep 13
HEAR GI - 4th Annual Bridge Concert
Grand Island
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Sep 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Grand Island, 224 W 3rd St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
Hear Grand Island brings you the 4th Annual Bridge concert. Join us at Railside's Amur Plaza for hot local music followed by ROSENDO ROBLES.

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