Welcoming Week, an initiative of Y-USA's national partner Welcoming America, is an annual event that celebrates communities coming together to promote cross-cultural understanding and raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone.
This year, Welcoming Week is September 12-21, 2025. 
Share YOUR Heritage with the Y Community     
Drop a pin on our big world map. Email us your favorite traditional family recipes and we’ll share them on our website. Celebrate your heritage, connect with others, and help us create a collection of dishes from around the world that showcase the many flavors of our community. Send your recipes to marketing@nnyymca.org

National Voter Registration Day - Tuesday, September 16th    
An opportunity for community members to get registered and ready to vote. Poster will include QR Codes for checking your registration status, register to Vote, sign up for election reminders, check who’s on your ballot, or request an absentee ballot.

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National Voter Registration Day

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Fairgrounds Activities

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Downtown Activities

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Carthage activities

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Daycare & Preschool

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