The Decalogue Society of Lawyers and Arab American Bar Association of Illinois will co-host the annual Building Bridges Awards on Tuesday, August 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the 11th floor reception area of the DePaul Law School.
This year's honorees are the Iraqi Mutual Aid Society and HIAS Chicago, a program of Jewish Child & Family Services. The theme of this year's event is "Honoring the Dreamers."
The Iraqi Mutual Aid Society (IMAS) is a Chicago-based, secular non-profit, founded in 2009, dedicated to providing long-term support services and building community for immigrants, asylees, and refugees. Although the organization's expertise is in assisting those from Iraq and the Middle East, IMAS doors are open to all immigrants, asylees, and refugees.
The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Chicago (HIAS Chicago) was founded over a century ago to support Eastern European Jewish immigrants. The organization's program has expanded over time to address the needs of various refugee and immigrant groups from around the world, regardless of religion, race or national origin. Today, it operates as a program of Jewish Child & Family Services.
Tickets for the event are $10 each. Kosher and Halal food will be served. To register, visit this page of the Decalogue website.
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