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WELCOMING WEEK

As part of the Welcoming America network, we join other welcoming communities around the country in celebrating Welcoming Week, Sept. 15-24, 2017.  Welcoming Week is a series of events in our community that raise awareness about our status as a Welcoming City and the benefits of welcoming everyone in Bend.

Get Involved

There are lots of ways you can get involved in Welcoming Week in Bend!

On Social Media

• Download the “I’m a Welcomer” sign from Welcoming America
• Take a picture with the sign
• Post it on Twitter with @CityofBend, #IWelcome and #WelcomingWeek
• Post it on Facebook and tag City of Bend, Oregon Government
• Daily prizes will be given to one randomly selected photo that tags City of Bend on Twitter or Facebook

At Your Business

• Download the “I’m a Welcomer” sign from Welcoming America
• Post it in the window of your business to let people know you are a Welcomer

At Events

• Check out the Welcoming Week events in Bend
• Attend events that are meaningful to you as show of support and inclusion for our divers communities

With Your Family and Friends

• Spread the word about Welcoming Week and what it means to be a Welcoming City
• Encourage friends and family to attend Welcoming Week events with you