• 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 […]

  • 2024 Annual Event – Gather for Good

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

    2901 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 Lion Women of Tehran

    Virtual

    We are thrilled to welcome Marjan Kamali to talk about her book, The Lion Women of Tehran, a heartfelt, epic novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative […]

  • Annual Event 2025

    2901 West Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 600266:15 - 9:30 pmWednesday, November 12, 2025 EVENT IS SOLD OUT! SEND EMAIL TO kevin@bpbgroup.org to be put on a wait list. We will […]