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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
- Tue, Sep 15
- Tue, Sep 15
- Tue, Sep 15A Place to Belong: Stories of Immigration, Community & Connection /Greater Grand Island Community FoundatioSep 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMGreater Grand Island Community Foundatio, 1503 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USAJoin us for a meaningful conversation featuring four panelists from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds who will share their experiences of building lives and finding a sense of belonging in Grand Island.
- Wed, Sep 16
- Thu, Sep 17
- Fri, Sep 18
- Mon, Sep 14
- Mon, Sep 14
- Sun, Sep 13
- Sat, Sep 12
- Sat, Sep 12Sep 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMGrand Island Public Library - Nebraska, 1124 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USAPedro Martín is the Newbery Honor Award, Pura Belpre Author and Illustrator award-winning creator of the graphic memoir Mexikid. This FREE event is open to all ages! Pedro will teach attendees how to make their own graphic memoirs as zines.
- Sat, Sep 12Sep 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AMRooted Books & Gifts LLC, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USAJoin us for story time; this month, the focus is about belonging! We'll be reading The Day You Begin, and then we'll brainstorm words, phrases, and pictures we can draw on the sidewalk outside to let our neighbors know they belong here. This event is great for families and kids ages babies-9!
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