Christa Yoakum

Welcoming WeekSeptember 8-17, 2023 Every year, communities across Nebraska host September Welcoming Week events as one way of building communities of belonging. Welcoming Week uplifts and celebrates the values that unite us as neighbors, parents, and colleagues, to make our communities more welcoming to all those who call Nebraska home.  We invite you to participate

Join community leaders from across Nebraska who are building inclusive and vibrant communities!  Let’s Talk Ableism, Disability Justice, and Belonging July 14th from 10:00-11:30 am CT (9:00-10:30 am MT) on Zoom We hope to see you at the second session of our (virtual) annual statewide welcoming convening series, where we’ll discuss disability justice and belonging!

Join our (virtual) annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share our experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities. During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to hear from experienced local leaders, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all with

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!  The month of May was chosen to celebrate AAPI heritage and culture to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants who arrived in the United States on May 7, 1843. May is also the anniversary of the 1869 completion of the transcontinental railroad, which was built mostly by

This summer, you’re invited to join community leaders from across Nebraska who are building inclusive and vibrant communities! This virtual series will provide collaborative sessions, presentations, and networking with Nebraskans who are committed to creating communities where everyone, including our immigrant neighbors, feels valued. Each session will take place on a Fridayfrom 10:00 AM –

YAY for a successful Welcoming Week 2022! Welcoming Week 2022 gave us a chance to celebrate #WhereWeBelong by bringing people together across lines of difference to develop greater understanding, mutual support, and communities where we all belong. This year, creative Welcomers across Nebraska hosted festivals, virtual cooking tutorials, and storytelling events. And several local elected

Happy Welcoming Week! Nebraskans across the state are celebrating what makes Nebraska communities vibrant and strong.