Reading Refuge Book Club – “We are Displaced”

Virtual

Reading Refuge Book Club: "We Are Displaced" by Malala Yousafzai. We are excited to welcome Zaynab Abdi, a young woman who was born in Somalia, grew up in Yemen and […]

Learning Luncheon – Addressing Trauma in Newcomer Children

IL, United States

Addressing Trauma in Newcomer ChildrenChildren who have escaped traumatic situations such as war, government collapse, famine, and persecution are at heightened risk for emotional instability. Amy Hill, LCSW, will address […]

Reading Refuge Book Club: Dr. Wendy Pearlman

IL, United States

Building Peaceful Bridges (BPB) is excited to welcome Dr. Wendy Pearlman at our next book club meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CST. Dr. Pearlman will lead […]

2022 Annual Event – Gather for Good

Virtual

Call to Action NEW! Donate using Zelle. Now, you can donate using Zelle. Using this method means that more of your donation goes to helping refugees as there are no […]

Reading Refuge Book Club: Butterfly/Swimmers

Virtual

BPB invites you to discuss the inspiring story of sisters Yusra and Sarah Mardini on Zoom on Wednesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. This quarter, there are two ways to engage before our discussion: […]

Reading Refuge Book Club: Sola Mahfouz

Virtual

We are thrilled to welcome Sola Mahfouz to talk about her new book, Defiant Dreams, a searing, deeply personal memoir of a tenacious Afghan girl who educated herself behind closed […]

Reading Refuge Book Club: Dr. Nour Akhras

Virtual

We are thrilled to partner with the Syrian Community Network in welcoming Dr. Nour Akhras to talk about her new book, Just One: A Journey of Perseverance and Conviction,  which […]

Gather for Good – Annual Event 2023

The Glen Club 2901 West Lake Ave, Glenview, United States

2901 West Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 600266:30 - 9:00 pmCan't make it to the event, but still want to donate to help newcomer families?This event is over.NEW! Donate using Zelle. […]

$150

North Shore Migrant Response

St. Francis Xavier School Gym 808 Linden Ave, Wilmette, United States

BPB is pleased to co-sponsor this important conversation. The event is free, but please register so we know that your coming!

Reading Refuge Book Club: Stephanie Saldaña

Virtual

We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie Saldaña to talk about her book, What We Remember Will Be Saved: A Story of Refugees and the Things They Carry. Eggplant seeds, a […]

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