-Ribbon Cutting & Remarks (1:00 pm)
-Free performances by Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Los Galleros Mariachis, Youth For Greater Good, Karen Youth Love Culture and Nebraska Hazara Community.
-Family-friendly activities and self-guided tours
-Share your Yates stories, contribute to our new sign, and meet the people of your community center, Yates Illuminates!
-Hosted by DJ Chelita
Contribute to the Yates food pantry by bringing nonperishable food items
for donation on the day of the event.
Free street parking will be available as well as parking at 32nd and California Street
Yates Illuminates serves our community by offering social, cultural, and educational resources to create an inclusive environment that uplifts every person’s possibilities. A coalition of organizations that work together to elevate and promote the lived experience of our diverse community. We curate a space that cultivates educational, creative, and expressive opportunities for individuals to thrive.
Yates Illuminates organizations: Bluebird Cultural Initiative, D2Center, DO Space, Gifford Park Neighborhood Association, Great Plains Theatre Commons, Intercultural Senior Center, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Intercultural Senior Center, Lending Link, Midlands African Chamber, Inc., Metropolitan Community College, Refugee Women Rising, Restoring Dignity, THE BLOC, Inc., Youth for Greater Good