Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week is an initiative created by Welcoming America, a nonprofit leading a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs, including immigrants. The theme this year is Where We Belong.
Welcoming Week events in Polk County:
The Junction Speaks
Friday, September 2, 3PM-8PM
Raccoon River Nature Lodge
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
Website: https://www.tasteofthejunction.org/
Taste of the Junction: Multicultural Festival
Saturday, September 3, 2PM-10PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th & Railroad, West Des Moines
Website: https://www.tasteofthejunction.org/
Valley Multicultural Mural Reception
Tuesday, September 6, 5PM-7PM
Valley High School
3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines
Free Community Meal and Resource Fair
Saturday, September 10, 2PM-5PM
Polk County River Place
2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines
This event is about neighbor meeting neighbor and sharing a meal together. We hope this event sparks engaging conversations, builds community, and educates about the resources available to all who live, work and play here.
Hosted by: Polk County and African American Leadership Academy
Places and Spaces We Belong: Panel Discussion
Wednesday, September 14, 1PM-3PM
Event Center West
1705 25h St, West Des Moines
Register here
The goal of this event is to introduce attendees to places and spaces in Polk County that are doing the work to foster belonging in the community, but are also not turning a blind eye to the challenges that exist to achieve this system change.
Hosted by: Polk County
Are you hosting a Welcoming Week event in Polk County and want to add it to the events list? Contact us at diversityandinclusion@polkcountyiowa.gov