Welcoming Week
September 9 -18

A celebration of community--bringing neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places!

Look for ways to engage in Welcoming Week in our lobbies. Put a pin on our world map to celebrate you family origins & consider signing an 'I'm a WELCOMER' pledge!

Courageous Spaces

In episode 1 of Courageous Spaces, we will discuss the importance of having difficult conversations and learning to be open to new perspectives.

In episode 2 of Courageous Spaces, we will discuss what the term social capital means.

In episode 3 of Courageous Spaces, we will discuss what it means to receive a quality education and how impactful it is to a child’s development.

In episode 4 of Courageous Spaces, we will discuss what racial isolation means and how we are all dealing with it every day.

In episode 5 of Courageous Spaces, we will discuss how economic segregation is still affecting many Americans today.

In episode 6 of Courageous Spaces, we will discuss the importance for children to have stability within their families.

In episode 7 of Courageous Spaces, we will discuss how we can begin building the bridge between communities and learning how to be with one another.

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati