Events

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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

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 […]

Urban 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 […]