Welcome In Program

Do you have a favorite coffee shop or small business in your neighborhood? Encourage them to apply for the California Civil Rights Department’s Welcome In Program! Welcome In is bringing businesses and communities together to stand against hate and create spaces where everyone feels safe and valued.

This free statewide program offers participating businesses access to customized legal training, hands-on support, and public recognition for their commitment to inclusion. Welcome In is about more than business—it’s about building community and ensuring every storefront, café, and gathering place is a safe space for all.

Click here to learn more about the participant requirements.