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 doors and fought her way to a new life. Sola Mahfouz, born in Afghanistan in 1996, faced immense hardships under the Taliban's rule, being denied […]

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 chronicles the life of Dr. Akhras, a Syrian American doctor. Dr. Akhras is a pediatric infectious diseases physician, one of only 1,500 in the United […]

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. Now, you can donate using Zelle. Using this method means that more of your donation goes to helping refugees as there are no fees with […]

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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 lullaby in a vanishing language, an embroidered dress. When people flee their homes, the things they save speak of beauty and suffering and the indomitable […]

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 the status of Afghan Resettlement. The Urban Institute and The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, at the University of Chicago recently […]

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 6:15 pm at The Glen Club in Glenview .We will be coming together with our community to raise funds and hear stories of our newcomer […]

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 decades in Tehran, Iran. REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT - SEE BELOW The book is a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption […]

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 be coming together with our community to raise funds and hear stories of our newcomer families’ journeys from home country to resettlement.Not coming to the […]