2026 Welcoming week

September 10-19, 2026

Join Amani Family Services, and others across the world, to celebrate the 2026 Welcoming Week! Welcoming Week provides individuals and organizations the opportunity to showcase their values through events and initiatives that foster connections and collaboration between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well as belonging for all.

Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that celebrates the work in communities to become welcoming places for all, including immigrants.

Learn more about becoming a Welcoming Week Sponsor or Hosting your own Welcoming Event by contacting Erin Arnold at earnold@amanifamilyservices.org.

check out the list of welcoming week events below!

if your business or organization is interested in hosting a welcoming event, please contact Theri Nwe at tnwe@amanifamilyservices.org

 

WFW Award Nominations Open Now!

Do you know a local individual or organization who regularly demonstrates a strong commitment to multiculturalism and creating a welcoming community for everyone?

Consider nominating them for a 2026 Welcoming Award. Categories include Lifetime Achiever, Emerging Leader, Welcoming Nonprofit and a Welcoming Business. Nominations are open through Monday, August 24, 2026.

All nominations are scored by an independent selection committee. Award Recipients will be honored at the 5th Annual Welcoming Awards Breakfast on Friday, September 18th.

 

Thank you to our welcoming week sponsors!

Champion Sponsors

 
 

Supporting Sponsors

city of fort wayne metro

 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Please contact Erin Arnold at 260-484-1414 x. 529 or by email at earnold@amanifamilyservices.org.