U.S. Citizenship Ceremony

U.S. District Court 5400 Federal Plaza, Hammond, IN, United States

Bushra, 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 States

An 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 life with her family in the United States. Sponsored by North Will/Kendall Deanery, Diocese of Joliet, Council of Catholic Women

Mommy League Luncheon

Delhi Spice Restaurant 2657 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

First 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 the delivery of their infants. Additional luncheons will be held to expand the outreach program. Noting the shared experience of motherhood provides a great tool to […]

Fourth of July Celebration

BPB Glenview Location Glenview, IL, United States

A 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 States

Educational luncheons listening to refugee stories and "knowledge experts" speak on immigration and refugee programs.

Monthly Luncheon Meeting

BPB Glenview Location Glenview, IL, United States

Educational luncheons listening to refugee stories and "knowledge experts" speak on immigration and refugee programs.

Immigration Storytelling

Wilmette Theater 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

Program 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 this evening. Ahlam tells her story of fleeing her home in Iraq, being a humanitarian leader in Syria, friendship with Deborah Campbell, imprisonment, and starting a […]

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.

Monthly Luncheon Meeting

Lucchetti Home 1520 Forest Drive, Glenview, IL, United States

Educational luncheons listening to refugee stories and "knowledge experts" speak on immigration and refugee programs. Featured guest is Brother Joseph Schenk, Community Resource Developer, Refugee Resettlement Program of Catholic Charities.

Event Series Kidoodles Holiday Shop for A Cause Event

Kidoodles Holiday Shop for A Cause Event

Kidoodles 3142 Kayjay Dr., Northbrook, IL, United States

Get a head start with your holiday shopping and support Building Peaceful Bridges at the same time. We have partnered with Kidoodles to help raise the much needed funds for Building Peaceful Bridges and the families we support. When you shop at Kidoodles on Tuesday, Nov 19 and Wednesday, Nov 20th either online or at […]

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