Skip to content
Programs & Events

One shared calendar for practical support, learning, and belonging.

This combined page brings recurring programs and upcoming events into one view so families, volunteers, and partners can quickly see what is happening, who it is for, and how to join.

Browse Programs See Upcoming Events
Community members learning and talking together
A welcoming room prepared for a community event
Programs build routine. Events build momentum.
Volunteers coordinating local support
Calendar Update

Priority registration is now open for the April 20, 2026 Family Welcome Week launch, with volunteer briefing sessions running through April 18.

Ask a Question
Weekly Programs

Recurring support points that help people return, connect, and build trust.

These programs happen regularly because stable routines matter. Each one is designed to make practical support easier to find and community relationships easier to keep.

Residents practicing language skills together
Every Monday

Open Language Table

Guided Swedish conversation, translation support, and everyday problem-solving for new arrivals and longtime neighbors.

Young participants working together in a community workshop
Every Tuesday

After School Studio

Homework help, creative making, mentor support, and calm evening structure for teenagers who want a place to stay engaged.

Families participating in a welcome circle
Every Wednesday

Parent Welcome Circles

School introductions, family routines support, and trusted space for parents to ask questions about services, childcare, and local life.

Volunteers organizing practical help for local residents
Every Thursday

Community Response Team

Volunteer-led coordination for rides, interpretation, food support, and quick referrals when households need extra help.

Upcoming Events

Short-format gatherings that activate the wider network.

Events are where new people often enter the network for the first time. They are designed to feel welcoming, visible, and easy to join without long preparation.

A busy community room during a local gathering
Featured Event Series

Family Welcome Week creates one clear starting point for support.

Across five days, residents can meet school contacts, request interpretation, map transport needs, join shared meals, and connect with volunteers who stay involved after the event ends. The format is simple on purpose: one entry point, many practical next steps.

Reserve a Place
How It Works

Programs provide continuity. Events create entry points. Together they keep the network open.

The combined calendar works best when recurring support and special gatherings reinforce each other. Someone might first arrive at an event, then stay connected through a weekly program that offers slower, steadier support.

4

Core weekly programs anchor the month

These recurring sessions create familiarity, helping residents know when and where they can return for advice, translation, learning, and practical help.

12+

Open events invite new households into the network

Special events are intentionally social and low-barrier, making them a strong first contact point for people who are not ready to join a formal program yet.

1

Shared calendar helps partners coordinate faster

Families do not need to repeat their story to multiple groups when volunteers, schools, and service partners plan from the same visible rhythm.

Photo Highlights

Scenes from recent activity across the community calendar.

These images reflect the tone of the page: practical, social, and visibly rooted in shared space. Programs and events work because people can see themselves inside them.

Volunteers preparing a room before guests arrive
Rooms are prepared early so the first arrival already feels expected.
Participants collaborating during a youth workshop
Youth programming blends creativity, mentoring, and routine.
Parents and volunteers speaking during a support session
Family support works best when questions can be asked in a relaxed setting.
A community gathering winding down in the evening
Events often end with follow-up plans already in motion.
Get Involved

Join the calendar as a participant, volunteer, or local partner.

If you are not sure where to start, begin with one event. If you want to stay connected longer, join a weekly program or help run one. The page is combined because the network itself works that way.

Join an Event Meet the Team
Attend

Start with one open event

Come to a supper, family day, or welcome evening and let the team guide your next step.

Volunteer

Help deliver recurring programs

Support check-in, hospitality, translation, youth mentoring, or event setup on a reliable monthly rhythm.

Partner

Connect your organization to the shared calendar

Schools, associations, and local services can coordinate referrals, space, and staff through the network.