Amani Family Services will host its annual World Refugee Day celebration at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at the Small Pavilion in Foster Park.

World Refugee Day is an international day to honor refugees for their courage and resiliency as they enter new communities. Since 2018, Amani Family Services has hosted a potluck celebration at Foster Park to recognize the unique multicultural community in Fort Wayne. This year, Stephanie Crandall, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the city of Fort Wayne, will read a Mayoral Proclamation commemorating Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Day on behalf of Mayor Tom Henry.

The event will also feature a cultural performance from the Amaneceres de Mexico dance group, a Zumba demonstration and a personal story from a local refugee. Supporters can participate in our celebration by bringing a potluck dish to the event.

In addition to activities, Amani will invite event participants ages 18 and older to respond to the Gateways for Growth community survey. Amani has partnered with Downtown Fort Wayne and Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. for the Gateways for Growth (G4G) challenge, a year-long initiative addressing the concerns surrounding accessibility and equity. The survey can be completed online through SurveyMonkey.