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

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.

Bridge Builders and the family BPB mentors shared a meal to celebrate the old year completing and the new year starting.