Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate! May the joy of Eid surround you and your family.

Thank you to our outstanding team for a fantastic year! You each are integral to reaching our mission of serving refugees and immigrants. We are proud to work with you. We celebrated yesterday on our patio with lots of yummy dishes, laughs, and togetherness. Cheers to FY24!

Our Youth Summer Programs are in full swing! During the first week of the program, elementary school students learned about Syria! Each student made their own tarboosh, a flat-topped, brimless hat that has historical roots in many Arab countries.

Our middle school summer program will spend the summer learning about Arab culture, heritage, and language! In week one, students made posters and displays showing the cultural highlights of these countries, such as famous landmarks, celebrities, regional delicacies, and more!

Our students participated in PhotoVoice with SALaMA! They answered questions about their identity as Arabs, resettled refugees, and young people through photos. It's on display at our Chicago office thru July! We will also host an exhibit with Chicago Public Schools in August.

We welcome 𝐒𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐒𝐂𝐍) onboard! Syrian Community Network provides a safe space for refugee & immigrant families, offering free services like Case Management, Education & Immigration legal support. Donate now: feelingblessed.org/syrian-communi… #SCN

Why we do what we do. Kudos to our Immigration Legal Services team on making the experience for asylum seekers one of welcoming! 🧡🩶💙 #immigration #welcomeusa #asylum

We had a great time at the first Day of Dignity sponsored by Islamic Relief USA in Chicago! We are grateful to Mayor of Chicago for his support and want to send a special thanks to NHN Chi and MUHSEN for putting together nearly 100 backpacks to give away to attendees!

Volunteer virtually with a refugee student this semester! We are currently accepting applications for our Online Homework Room where each person is paired with a student in 1st-8th grades. Sign up fast, slots fill quick! syriancommunitynetwork.my.site.com/volunteers/s/

We're hosting workshops on English and Citizenship! Gateway to Language and Citizenship classes will offer opportunities for individuals to strengthen their English skills as well as develop a better understanding of the U.S. and its systems. Enroll at docs.google.com/forms/d/1329MI…

Little Amal is in the U.S.! The 12-foot tall puppet of a Syrian refugee girl is coming to Chicago on September 28! SCN will be taking part in the events below. Visit conta.cc/462helJ to learn about all the events at every stop along her journey. #AmalWalksUS #LittleAmal

Apply now to volunteer in SCN’s Online Homework Room! Volunteers will be paired with a student anywhere from 1st-8th grade and help them work through their school work and develop new skills and academic comprehension. Visit conta.cc/3LD1A7V to apply!

Congratulations to Al Peters, our Director of Immigration, for being selected to be a Colibrí Fellow this year!  Learn more about this incredible opportunity at resurrectionproject.org/immigrant-just…

The PhotoVoice gallery is tomorrow! Some of our teen girls participated in this program, and their pieces will be showcased on Thursday, September 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Sullivan High School. Come show your support!

Apply now to volunteer in SCN’s Online Homework Room. Volunteers will be paired with a student anywhere from 1st-8th grade and help them work through their school work and develop new skills and academic comprehension. Visit syriancommunitynetwork.org/volunteer to apply!