EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Family YMCA is inviting the community to its 4th Annual Welcoming Festival on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

According to the Eugene Family YMCA, the Sept. 14 festival is part of Welcoming Week, a national movement by Welcoming America. This initiative aims to make everyone in the community feel embraced and supported.

“At the Y, we strive to be a place where everyone feels at home,” said Brian Steffen, CEO of the Eugene Family YMCA.

The event will showcase local food carts, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities. Performers include Eugene Bhangra and Ballet Folklorico Colibri.

Crispin Shelley, VP of People and Culture at the Eugene Family YMCA, emphasized the importance of building a community where everyone belongs. “We are proud to take part in Welc

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