Ahlam Mahmood and A Disappearance in Damascus
St. Dennis Catholic Church 1214 S Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL, United StatesAn evening discussion with Ahlam Mahmood and a few of her new friends as she tells her story of creating a new home in a foreign land. Discussion centered on A […]
New Years’ Celebration
BPB Glenview Location Glenview, IL, United StatesBridge Builders and the family BPB mentors shared a meal to celebrate the old year completing and the new year starting.
U.S. Citizenship Ceremony
U.S. District Court 5400 Federal Plaza, Hammond, IN, United StatesBushra, Zeyad, and their family became U.S. citizens after passing the required testing. A few bridge builders attended the ceremony and then had a celebratory lunch.
Spring Institute “Building Peaceful Bridges”
St. Ambrose Church 1705 Burry Circle Drive, Crest Hill, IL, United StatesAn evening discussion with Ahlam Mahmood telling her story of fleeing her home in Iraq, being a humanitarian leader in Syria, friendship with Deborah Campbell, imprisonment, and starting a new […]
Mommy League Luncheon
Delhi Spice Restaurant 2657 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesFirst social/parenting luncheon held in honor of Building Peaceful Bridges and ICNA Relief Chicago partnering to support ICNA's exciting outreach program assisting moms of newborns up to six weeks following […]
Fourth of July Celebration
BPB Glenview Location Glenview, IL, United StatesA traditional Fourth of July celebration honoring the diversity of America and sharing cultural desserts from one's heritage.
Monthly Luncheon Meeting
BPB Glenview Location Glenview, IL, United StatesEducational luncheons listening to refugee stories and "knowledge experts" speak on immigration and refugee programs.
Monthly Luncheon Meeting
BPB Glenview Location Glenview, IL, United StatesEducational luncheons listening to refugee stories and "knowledge experts" speak on immigration and refugee programs.
Immigration Storytelling
Wilmette Theater 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United StatesProgram showcases immigrants, their descendants, and ally voices to combat the criminalization of immigrants. These stories, voices, and experiences must be heard. Ahlam Mahmood and seven other storytellers discuss their lives […]
Annual Fall Event
Pinstripes 1150 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL, United States"Bridging the hearts and minds of all people" Our mission is to foster multicultural relationships by assisting in the integration of refugees into American culture and educating our communities on the challenges facing the refugee populations through their stories.