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What is Welcoming Week?

Welcoming Week celebrates the growing movement of inclusive communities that fully embrace immigrants and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. With over 25,000 foreign-born individuals living in Champaign County, we all need different opportunities to engage, build mutual understanding and raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming all! This year's community-wide celebration will take place Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 21 and feature over 18 fun, family-centered events.

Get the digital versions of the 2025 Pocket Guide here and Business Showcase BINGO Sheet here.

Welcoming Week Business Showcase 2025

Upcoming Events

Welcoming Week Launch Breakfast

Research Park, 60 Hazelwood Dr, Champaign, Illinois
September 12, 2025
9:00 am
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Community Resource Fair at Lincoln Square Mall

201 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL
September 12, 2025
4:00 pm
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On View @ Krannert Art (Throughout all welcoming week)

500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820
September 13, 2025
10:00 am
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Prairie Stories

Champaign County Forest Preserves, 109 S Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet, IL
September 13, 2025
10:00 am
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Conversation Cafe @ the Urbana Free library

210 W Green St, Urbana, IL
September 13, 2025
11:00 am
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Survival and Resilience: Immigrant Stories from CU & Beyond

The Urbana Free Library 210 W Green St, Urbana, IL
September 13, 2025
4:00 pm
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Campaña de Salud

St Mary Catholic Church, 612 E Park St, Champaign, IL
September 14, 2025
10:00 am
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12th Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards

The Urbana Free Library: 210 W. Green Street, Urbana
September 20, 2025
2:00 pm
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Recent News

12th Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards

September 9, 2025

Come celebrate six amazing individuals, organizations, and businesses helping to make Champaign County a place where everyone can trhive.

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With your gift, you are helping Champaign County fully embrace our immigrant neighbors and their contributions to the social fabric of our community. Any amount is welcome.

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