The City of Chandler is hosting a Multicultural Festival that offers an opportunity for community members to connect with nonprofit organizations. Information booths will be available to provide details about various resources, programs, and services in Chandler and surrounding areas. Attendees can learn about education, wellness, arts, culture, youth development, and community support.

Organizations participating in the event include Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Art of Living, AZCEND, Baha'is of Chandler, Bhakti Vedanta Cultural Center, Black Girls Do Bike Phoenix, British Swim School of the Valley, Building Kidz of Chandler, Cactus Wren Chapter, NSDAR, Celerion, Chandler Public Library, Chandler YMCA, City of Chandler Victim Services, Critical Language Institute at ASU, Donate Life Arizona, Dream Center, For Our City, Haitian American Center for Social Economic Development, International Film Festival, Islamic Center of the East Valley, JustServe, LaloBoy Foundation, Larry Thomas Youth Development, Mad Science, Maricopa County Justice Courts, Miss Indian Arizona Association, Semicolon Society, SRP, Taoist Tai Chi Society, The HIVE, Tyler's Place, Vision Gallery and Chandler Museum, and With An Open Heart.

For more information about the free event, visit chandleraz.gov/MulticulturalFestival.

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