Welcoming Week
When
Welcoming Week falls during the week of Citizenship Day every year.
- Welcoming Week is Sept. 12-21, 2025
- Citizenship Day is Sept. 17
Visit the Welcoming Week national website
Why
The City of Minneapolis is part of a network called Welcoming America. Welcoming cities believe that when everyone feels like they belong, we all benefit. As a welcoming city, we host annual events for Welcoming Week.
Event details
City Council resolution
Join us as the Minneapolis City Council, recognizes Welcoming Week with a resolution.
When
Thursday, Sept. 11
9:30 a.m.
Where
Public Service Center, Room 350
250 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Contact
Litter pickup and celebration
Start Welcoming Week 2025 by giving back! Volunteers will help clean up the Lake and Hiawatha area, followed by a community celebration with light refreshments at noon.
When
Friday, Sept. 12
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Community celebration starts at noon.
Where
Meet at 9 a.m.
Lake Street Safety Center, outside
2228 E. Lake St.
Community celebration at 2215 E Lake. St.
Welcoming Week job fair
Connect with local employers and learn about job opportunities and workforce resources. Hmong, Dari, Pashto, Somali and Spanish language interpreters available.
When
Monday, Sept. 15
1-3 p.m.
Where
Contact organizers for location.
Contact
Contact Sonji Davis with questions
Organizers
The Office of New Americans is partnering with the City of Minneapolis and City of Saint Paul for this event.
Twin Cities Immigration Forum – Welcoming Week edition
Get the latest news and resources.
When
Thursday, Sept. 18
4:30-6 p.m.
Where
Online meeting
Contact and registration
Becoming Neighbors
Join this interactive, community-building event. It will feature Story Stich: a storytelling game. Share stories for more inclusive, connected communities.
When
Thursday, Sept. 18
5-8 p.m.
Where
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Contact and registration
Get more information and save your spot by Sept. 15 on the Green Card Voices website.
Citizenship workshop
This free workshop will guide you through the citizenship process. Join a citizenship readiness presentation, get a naturalization screening, and connect to free legal services.
When
Saturday, Sept. 20
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where
Register to get location.
Contact and registration
Organizers
International Institute of Minnesota, Volunteer Lawyers Network, Mid Minnesota Legal Aid, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Advocates for Human Rights, American Immigration Lawyers Association – Minnesota Dakotas Chapter, City of Minneapolis and the City of St. Paul.
Contact us
Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Neighborhood & Community Relations
Phone
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday