Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Party
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Burns St. Community Center, 1500 Burns st., Missoula, Montana, 59801
What a better time to celebrate all the people that make Soft Landing Missoula’s work possible than The Month of Welcome.

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Pakistani Dinner & a Show!
2025-09-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Montana
As part of the Month of Welcome with Soft Landing Missoula, join us at The Roxy Theater Annex for an evening of food, film, and community. Beginning at 5:30 PM, grab delicious Pakistani food from Zeera Food Truck (parked in senior parking) and bring it into the Roxy lounge, where you can also enjoy a beverage during a pre-screening social. At 6:30 PM, we’ll head into the Annex for a free screening of a Pakistani feature film that showcases the richness of South Asian storytelling. This special evening, made possible in partnership with Zeera and The Roxy Theater, is designed to spark conversation, celebration, and connection. Admission is free, but space is limited to 25 guests so come early, grab dinner, and be part of this Month of Welcome event!

United We Eat Supper Club
2025-09-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Montana
Join us at the Burns St. Community Center for a special Month of Welcome Supper Club dinner featuring a Syrian menu prepared by a local refugee chef. This unique community dining experience highlights culture through food, creates meaningful space for connection, and financially supports immigrant and refugee chefs as they share their stories and culinary traditions. Seats are limited and always fill quickly, don’t miss this chance to be part of a beautiful evening of food, culture, and community during Missoula’s Month of Welcome. Click the link to reserve your tickets today!

Women's Self Defense Class
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | YMCA Missoula, 3000 S Russell St,, Missoula, Montana, 59801
Take part in a women’s self defense class taught by UNHCR certified coach Eman Alsen, originally from Damascus, Syria. Hosted by the YMCA for The Month of Welcome, this class shares the strength and resilience of women refugees with the women of Missoula. This class is free and welcomes all women over 14 and you do not have to be a member of the YMCA to attend.

Party with a Purpose
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Montana
Love international food, gathering with friends, and taking action? Join us for all three at the Soft Landing Community Center.

Grab a delicious dinner by Deli Arepas and other international food trucks while you get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of welcoming in Missoula. Join Soft Landing Missoula, Missoula Resists, the International Rescue Committee, and our local delegates for Refugee Congress to celebrate The Month of Welcome. Meet our staff, learn about programs, and explore how we support refugee and immigrant families here in Missoula. While you’re here, visit with our partners and take part in conversations and meaningful advocacy. This event blends community building with action because welcoming is about both heart and hands.

Viva Montana: Latin Heritage Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 21:00 | Caras Park, 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula, Montana, 59801
Soft Landing Missoula is excited to share the Vivia Montana Heritage Festival! The festival, created by Viva Montana, is dedicated to celebrating Latin heritage through authentic cuisine, live music, dance, art, and interactive cultural experiences. It will feature local and national performers including Pan Blanco, Ricardo Lemvo, Milonga, Canta Brasil, and Son Montana. There will also be food vendors, dance and drumming workshops, kids’ activities, and a live mural project. Learn more about this free event HERE! This event is shared as part of The Month of Welcome.

Stories of Home
2025-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Zootown Arts Community Center, Missoula, Montana, 59802
Tuesday, September 12 // Doors open at 6:00 PM // Documentary storytelling followed by a panel session at 6:30 PM // Free Admission, All Are Welcome // Hosted at The ZACC, Downtown Missoula

As a part of The Month of Welcome join us for an inspiring evening as refugees and immigrants in the Missoula community share what home means to them!

“What does home mean to you?” This simple question can spark a profound journey of reflection, especially for those who have experienced displacement or migration. Here in Missoula, the refugee and immigrant neighbors bring rich tapestries of experiences that redefine the concept of home.

For the fifth consecutive year, Soft Landing Missoula’s Stories of Home project invites us to explore the diverse and nuanced meanings of home. We delve into the homes left behind and the new ones forged; the homes we aspire to build and those that live on in our memories; the homes found in physical spaces and those discovered in the embrace of community.

Join us for an immersive evening featuring a collection of multimedia narratives. For the first time Stories of home will be presented through a series of documentary shorts. We’ll share the stories of individuals who have made Missoula their new home after journeying here as refugees and immigrants.

The highlight of our gathering will be a moderated panel session with project participants. This intimate dialogue, combined with powerful visual and written narratives, aims to amplify the voices of our new neighbors and illuminate the universal experiences that connect us all – regardless of where we call home.

Check out the past 4 years of the Stories of Home project to read stories from refugees and immigrants.

This presentation is being recorded by Missoula Community Access Television as part of a Media Assistance Grant donated to Soft Landing Missoula organization by MCAT.

Stories of Home Archives

Common Goal Friendraiser
2025-09-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Five on Black, 3850 S Reserve St, Missoula, Montana, 59801
Common Goal, supports young refugees in our community who have a passion to play soccer.

The world’s most loved sport has the power to help our new neighbors find community, build responsibility, and gain confidence. Yet they face many barriers and are often left out. By working together, they create inclusive, competitive, team experiences that foster cross-cultural friendships and provide pathways for healthy social, emotional, and physical development.

During The Month of Welcome Soft Landing Missoula invites you to learn more about Common Goal. Enjoy a delicious meal at Five on Black (both locations) and support their mission in making soccer accessible for everyone!

Odd Pitch Brewing Trivia Takeover with Deli Arepas
2025-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Odd Pitch Brewing, 1200 W Kent Ave Suite 103, Missoula, Montana, 59801
Test your global knowledge at Odd Pitch Brewing during International Trivia Night! Compete with friends, enjoy great local brews, and taste delicious Venezuelan food from Deli Arepas. A fun and flavorful way to celebrate The Month of Welcome with Soft Landing Missoula.

Sunday Streets Missoula
2025-09-07 12:00 - 16:00 | North Side
Take part in Missoula in Motion’s lively Sunday Streets celebration during the Month of Welcome with Soft Landing Missoula! For one special day, North Side streets close to cars and open to people, filling the city with music, dancing, games, food, and activities for all ages. Stop by Soft Landing’s tables to experience something unique — learn how to write your name in another language and script, and enjoy beautiful henna designs. This event is a joyful celebration of community connections, a time to meet new neighbors, and a way to affirm Missoula as a welcoming place for children, families, and individuals from every background. Join the fun and be part of what makes our city thrive together!

First Friday with Jeanette Rankin Peace Center & The Missoula Peace Quilters
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, 519 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, Montana, 59801
Part of the Month of Welcome Presented by Soft Landing Missoula

Kick off The Month of Welcome with a creative and community-focused First Friday at the Jeanette Rankin Peace Center! In partnership with the Missoula Peace Quilters, this gathering highlights the spirit of Welcoming Week, a nationwide celebration of inclusive, connected communities.

During the evening, guests are invited to help create squares that will later be pieced together into a donation quilt. No experience is needed, whether you’ve never touched a sewing machine or you’re a skilled quilter, all are welcome to join, learn, and have fun! Skilled quilters and community members will be on hand to assist newcomers, making this a perfect chance to try something new while sharing stories and building friendships.

Come enjoy an evening of art, creativity, and conversation that reaffirms Missoula’s commitment to being a community of welcome for refugees, immigrants, and neighbors of all backgrounds.
