A Discussion with Ahlam Mahmood
Adler University 17 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, ILA discussion with Ahlam Mahmood and her daughter Roqayah as they tell their story of life in Iraq and Syria and creating a new home in the United States. Building […]
Bushra's Baby Shower
BPB Glenview Location Glenview, ILAn American baby shower for our fellow bridge builder Bushra. Bridge builders introduced Bushra and family to an American baby shower. The gifts provided the needed items for a new born baby. Bushra […]
An Evening With Ahlam Mahmood
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, ILAn evening discussion with Ahlam Mahmood and a few of her new friends as she tells her story of creating a new home in a foreign land. Building Peaceful Bridges' mission […]
Ahlam Mahmood and A Disappearance In Damascus
White Oaks Library 121 E 8th Street, Lockport, ILAn evening discussion with Ahlam Mahmood and a few of her new friends as she tells her story of creating a new home in a foreign land. Discussion centered on […]
Christmas Gathering of Bridge Builders
BPB Glenview Location Glenview, ILWe gather to celebrate the holiday season and to celebrate Busha, Zeyad, and family moving to Mishawaka, IN.
ICNA Relief Annual Banquet
Ashyana Banquets 1620 75th Street, Downers Grove, ILICNA Relief Annual Fundraising Dinner honoring their partners for the service they provide. Building Peaceful Bridges received a service award.
Ahlam Mahmood and A Disappearance in Damascus
Racine Book Club 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIAn evening discussion with Ahlam Mahmood and a few of her new friends as she tells her story of creating a new home in a foreign land. Discussion centered on […]
Ahlam Mahmood and A Disappearance in Damascus
St. Dennis Catholic Church 1214 S Hamilton Street, Lockport, ILAn evening discussion with Ahlam Mahmood and a few of her new friends as she tells her story of creating a new home in a foreign land. Discussion centered on A […]
New Years’ Celebration
BPB Glenview Location Glenview, ILBridge Builders and the family BPB mentors shared a meal to celebrate the old year completing and the new year starting.
U.S. Citizenship Ceremony
U.S. District Court 5400 Federal Plaza, Hammond, INBushra, Zeyad, and their family became U.S. citizens after passing the required testing. A few bridge builders attended the ceremony and then had a celebratory lunch.