The ECAR Picnic gathered students, families, and community members for an afternoon centered on joy, connection, and shared belonging.
With food, games, and conversation, the event created a relaxed space where relationships could grow beyond formal programming and into genuine friendship.
Students and refugee families spent time together outside of weekly visits and classes, strengthening trust and community ties. The picnic reminded us that welcome is not only about services, but about building spaces where everyone feels at home.