Bridging the hearts and minds of all people.
For All of Us
Building Peaceful Bridges is a nonprofit organization supporting people of all faiths whose mission is to foster multicultural relationships by assisting in the integration of refugees into American society and educating communities on the challenges facing refugee populations through their stories.
Build a Bridge through…
Mentoring and Sponsorship
Support a refugee family by meeting together monthly or bi-monthly, introducing them to life in America, engaging in conversations that improve their English or assisting their study toward citizenship.
Bringing People Together
Form new and lasting friendships. Gather for monthly luncheons. Meet neighbors, refugees from across the world and hear speakers address issues relevant to today’s refugees.
Giving Families a Head Start
Together with a refugee family create a new living space through: donating clothing and furniture, assisting with rent, groceries and basic necessities, preparing a welcome box, sharing cultural values, and meals.
Cultural Educational Events
Upcoming Events
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Latest Past Events
2024 Annual Event – Gather for Good
The Glen Club 2901 West Lake Ave, Glenview2901 West Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 600266:15 - 9:30 pmJoin us in celebrating Building Peaceful Bridges’ at our 6th Annual Event happening this year on Thursday November 14th, 2024 at […]
Reading Refuge Book Club: The Truth About Immigration
Virtual[et_pb_text content_tablet="We are thrilled to welcome Zeke Hernandez to talk about his book, The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers. The book combines moving personal stories with rigorous […]
Learning Luncheon – Urban Institute, Afghan Resettlement Status
VirtualUrban Institute - Afghan Resettlement Status We are pleased to welcome Diana Guelespe, PhD, Urban Institute, and Jessica Darrow, PhD, University of Chicago, to BPB’s Learning Luncheon which focuses on […]
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You can write a new chapter
You can write a new chapter in the lives of a refugees by participating in one of our programs such as mentoring or sponsoring a refugee family; participating in a cultural or educational event, helping with delivery of non-cash donations or suggesting a new program! LEARN MORE.
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Changing lives with your help
You can write a new chapter in the lives of a refugees by participating in one of our programs such as mentoring or sponsoring a refugee family; participating in a cultural or educational event, helping with delivery of non-cash donations or suggesting a new program!
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“A refugee is someone who survived and who can create the future.”
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Engage with a newcomer family; assist with English language studies or for citizenship, or prepare a welcome box
Attend An Event
Gather for monthly luncheons. Meet neighbors and refugees from around the world. Hear speakers address issues relevant to today's refugees.
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1400 Patriot Blvd | P.O. Box 535 | Glenview, IL 60026 | (847) 773-7484
Building Peaceful Bridges is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 83-2282738.
Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Up to 91% of funding goes directly to help refugee families.
Form 1023 including all attachments and Form 990 are made available to the public upon request.