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

Join us for an Event and hear the story of a refugee. Learn what it’s like to navigate a new home in a foreign country through refugee’s stories Listen, first hand, to a journalist’s experience in a refugee camp.

Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Annual Event – Gather for Good

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

Join us in celebrating Building Peaceful Bridges’ at our 6th Annual Event happening this year on Thursday November 14th, 2024 at 6:30 pm at The Glen Club in Glenview . We […]

Stories

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You can write a new chapter

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Make an Impact

Make a Donation

Changing lives with your help

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Get Involved

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Donate

Sponsor a refugee family by supporting Building Peaceful Bridge's Mission through a monetary donation.

Volunteer

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.

Our Partners

Our Sponsors

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P.O. Box 535 | Glenview, IL 60025 | (224) 377-9397

Building Peaceful Bridges is a 501(c)(3) charity.
Your deduction is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law.
87% of funding goes directly to help refugee families. EIN: 83-2282738.

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