Grand Island Welcoming Initiative

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Grand Island Welcoming Initiative We are promoting a culture of welcoming and belonging for all.

Welcoming Week may have taken place last month, but the connections built and joy created from the events is something t...
10/20/2026

Welcoming Week may have taken place last month, but the connections built and joy created from the events is something that will continue to be felt.

We are so grateful to all of the organizations that hosted events and to all of the community members that took time to come and meet new people, learn new things, and be part of making Grand Island a more welcoming place.

Welcoming work is a year-round effort, but it's always so reenergizing to have the marathon of events to remind us of what we are all working for, which is to build a community where all can truly feel like they are welcomed and they belong.

Aunque la Semana de Bienvenida se celebró el mes pasado, las conexiones que se crearon y la alegría que compartimos durante los eventos seguirán presentes en nuestra comunidad.

Estamos muy agradecidos con todas las organizaciones que organizaron eventos y con cada miembro de la comunidad que se tomó el tiempo para conocer a nuevas personas, aprender cosas nuevas y contribuir a que Grand Island sea un lugar más acogedor para todos.

El trabajo para construir una comunidad acogedora se realiza durante todo el año, pero siempre es muy motivador vivir esta maratón de eventos que nos recuerda por qué trabajamos juntos: para construir una comunidad donde todas las personas se sientan verdaderamente bienvenidas y sepan que pertenecen a ella.

Good news!There is still more fun to be had after Welcoming Week!
09/19/2026

Good news!
There is still more fun to be had after Welcoming Week!

Didn’t have time to attend an event? It’s easy to celebrate Welcoming Week on your own!SAY HELLO.ASK A QUESTION.LISTEN T...
09/18/2026

Didn’t have time to attend an event? It’s easy to celebrate Welcoming Week on your own!
SAY HELLO.
ASK A QUESTION.
LISTEN TO A STORY.
INVITE SOMEONE IN.
SHARE A MEAL.
PLAY A GAME.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW.
CELEBRATE DIFFERENCES.
FIND WHAT WE HAVE IN COMMON.
VOLUNTEER TOGETHER.
MAKE ROOM AT THE TABLE.
REMIND SOMEONE: YOU BELONG HERE ❤️❤️


¿No tuviste tiempo de asistir a un evento? ¡Es fácil celebrar Welcoming Week por tu cuenta!
DI HOLA.
HAZ UNA PREGUNTA.
ESCUCHA UNA HISTORIA.
INVITA A ALGUIEN A PARTICIPAR.
COMPARTE UNA COMIDA.
JUEGA UN JUEGO.
APRENDE ALGO NUEVO.
CELEBRA LAS DIFERENCIAS.
DESCUBRE LO QUE TENEMOS EN COMÚN.
HAZ VOLUNTARIADO JUNTOS.
HAZ ESPACIO EN LA MESA.
RECUÉRDALE A ALGUIEN: TÚ PERTENECES AQUÍ. ❤️❤️

🎉LET’S PARTY! 🥳Don’t miss Lincoln Elementary’s annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta from 5-7PM TOMORROW!✔️Delicious Food✔️Gam...
09/17/2026

🎉LET’S PARTY! 🥳
Don’t miss Lincoln Elementary’s annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta from 5-7PM TOMORROW!
✔️Delicious Food
✔️Games
✔️Dancing
LEARN MORE: https://www.giwelcoming.com/event-details/hispanic-heritage-fiesta


🎉 ¡VAMOS A CELEBRAR! 🥳
¡No te pierdas la Fiesta Anual de la Herencia Hispana de Lincoln Elementary, mañana de 5–7 PM!
✔️ Comida deliciosa
✔️ Juegos
✔️ ¡Baile!
MÁS INFORMACIÓN: https://www.giwelcoming.com/event-details/hispanic-heritage-fiesta

09/17/2026
09/17/2026
❤️Kind kids grow into adults who know how to lift others up and make a difference. 💙Be Kind 4 Life is bringing local kid...
09/16/2026

❤️Kind kids grow into adults who know how to lift others up and make a difference. 💙
Be Kind 4 Life is bringing local kids together during Welcoming Week.
Register for this FREE EVENT through "Programs" at EpicDiscovery.Org .


❤️ Los niños que aprenden a ser amables se convierten en adultos que saben cómo apoyar a los demás y hacer la diferencia. 💙
Be Kind 4 Life reunirá a niños de nuestra comunidad durante Welcoming Week.
Regístrate para este EVENTO GRATUITO a través de la sección “Programs” en EpicDiscovery.org.

Join us at the library today from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for our Sharing Kindness Makerspace Program at the Grand Island...
09/15/2026

Join us at the library today from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for our Sharing Kindness Makerspace Program at the Grand Island Public Library!

You will be able to make your own puzzle or button or north!

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¡Acompáñanos hoy en la Biblioteca Pública de Grand Island de 5:00 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. para nuestro programa Sharing Kindness Makerspace.

¡Podrás crear y personalizar tu propio rompecabezas o botón or ambos!

09/15/2026

🗳️ ¡Regístrate para votar!

¡Hoy es el Día Nacional de Registro de Votantes, ven y regístrate!

Regístrate, verifica tu información de votante y descubre cómo puedes participar en el proceso cívico.

📅 15 de septiembre
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍MC Learning Center, 387 N Walnut St., Grand Island, NE
🙌 ¡Tu voz, tu voto! ¡Haz que cuenten!



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🗳️ Register to Vote!

Join us today for Welcoming Voter Registration Event!

Get registered, check your voter information, and learn how you can participate in the civic process.

📅 September 15
📍MC Learning Center, 387 N Walnut St., Grand Island, NE
🙌 Your voice, Your Vote! Make it count!

Grand Island has deep roots as a welcoming and inclusive community founded by immigrants. This history is celebrated thr...
02/26/2026

Grand Island has deep roots as a welcoming and inclusive community founded by immigrants. This history is celebrated through the creation and revival of the Ethnic Festival—now known as the Global Roots Festival.

Throwback to 1991!

The first Ethnic Festival brought our community together to celebrate culture, connection, and pride and now, that legacy is coming back.

🎉 Get ready for the Global Roots Festival 2026! 🎉
A new generation. The same powerful excitement. More cultures and more to celebrate.

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