By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern We encounter the intersection of religion and environmental responsibility throughout history. On April 27th, we had a Friends...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern One of the founding principals of the United States of America is the protection of free speech. Unfortunately,...
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On Thursday, May 14 at 11:30 AM, Niagara is excited to welcome Fr. John Heschle into our office for a roundtable discussion regarding...
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On May 10, the Turkish American Society of Chicago will host “Taste of Turkey” at the Turquoise Cultural Center. This exciting event will...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Today, Earth Day, is a day for action, showing support and protection for the environment. It was originally founded...
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On Sunday, May 3, 2015, Soul Space Interfaith will host their spring 2015 women’s retreat, Inviting the Presence of God: Finding Our Spirituality...
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Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the recent massacre of 28 Ethiopian Christians at the hand of ISIL. The killings, committed in Libya, were filmed and dispersed...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern From 1933 to 1945, an estimated 11 million people – six million of whom were Jewish men, women...
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By Ariana Shockley, Center for Interfaith Engagement Intern On Thursday April 9, 2015, Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of sitting down and spending some...
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By Brooke Moscow, Public and Global Affairs Intern On April 8, Niagara Foundation was thrilled to host Dr. Alie Kabba, Executive Director of...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Thursday April 9, 2015 the Niagara Foundation is looking forward to welcoming Tomas Adducci to speak about...
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By Joshua Heine, Public & Global Affairs Intern On March 25, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Jacqueline Saper, a noted speaker on Iran,...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern The World Health Organization was established on April 7, 1948 and commemorates it’s anniversary with World Health Day....
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Easter Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the heart of all major...
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This seven-day celebration, Pesach in Hebrew, begins today and commences with the traditional Seder dinner. The Passover Seder is a time for families...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Good Friday is a day of mourning for Christians. This solemn day commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of...
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By Joshua Heine, Public and Global Affairs Intern On March 4, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Tahera Ahmad, chaplain at Northwestern University, to...
|Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, is one of the most important days in the Christian liturgical year and one of the...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On National Doctor’s Day, we recognize the work and contributions that physicians make to society and their communities. March...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the last week in Lent, and commemorates Jesus’s final entry into...
By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Niagara is excited to host Laila Muhammad of...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Saint Joseph’s Day is celebrated among Christians in remembrance of the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and...
|By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Saint Patrick’s Day is a Catholic feast day in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, the...
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By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Thursday March 12th, we had the honor of hosting a Friends In Faith event with Cantor Julie...
|Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the violent suicide bombings committed by two Pakistani Taliban suicide bombers today in Lahore, Pakistan. The bombers detonated near...
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By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern March 8th is celebrated worldwide as International Women’s Day, commemorating the “economic, political and social achievements of women...
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Sharing the Faith is an educational program offering opportunities for the larger Chicago community to learn about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam during their respective...
Today is the Jewish celebration of Purim. This holiday celebrates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who planned to kill all...
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By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern In partnership with Niagara Foundation, the Chicago Community Trust and Affiliates will be hosting On the Table on...
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On Thursday, March 12 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Niagara Foundation is excited to host Cantor Julie Yugend-Green of Oak Park Temple...
|By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Wednesday, February 18, Niagara Foundation screened the film Not My Life in partnership with UNICEF US Fund....
By: Representative Kathy Ryg My trip to Turkey with fellow legislators was most definitely a life changing experience. The opportunity to learn more...
|By: David Ginsburg, MD Five years ago, my wife and I finally realized a long-held dream to visit Turkey. We had been fascinated...
By: Rakela Ruperez Five years ago, in the summer of 2009, I was fortunate to enjoy an incredible voyage to Turkey with my husband...
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By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Nicholas G. Hahn III joined us for one of our Friends in Faith events at the Niagara office...
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By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Wednesday, February 18, Niagara Foundation screened the film Not My Life in partnership with UNICEF US Fund....
|By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Today at Niagara Foundation, we celebrate World Day of Social Justice. The United Nations General Assembly named February 20th...
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By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Nicholas G. Hahn III will be joining us for a roundtable discussion about millennials and the church from...
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Niagara Foundation is excited to host Patrick Dati, an anti-bullying advocate and child abuse prevention spokesman, at our upcoming Chicago & Education Forum:...
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Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the violent actions and motives of Craig Steven Hicks, arrested this morning for three counts of first-degree murder after...
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By: Joshua Heine, Public & Global Affairs Intern On February 4, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Reverend John Cunningham, a Jesuit priest and...
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By: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications and Membership Coordinator This Wednesday, February 18, from 5:30-7:30 PM Niagara Foundation will partner with UNICEF US Fund to...
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By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Edited by: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications and Membership Coordinator On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Stacy...
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By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Run by the American Heart Association and sponsored by Macy’s, National Wear Red Day is on the first...
By: Patrick Reilly, Academic Affairs Intern and Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Rainer Hermann began his February 2nd discussion, hosted by Niagara Foundation and...
|By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Today marks the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat/Tu B’Shevat. Although Tu B’Shevat is not a major Jewish holiday...
|Earlier today, Fethullah Gulen contributed an op-ed piece to the New York Times addressing Turkey’s current political and cultural climate. In the op-ed, Gulen notes...
By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern National Freedom Day is a national day of observance remembering the signing of the 13th amendment by Abraham Lincoln on...
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By: Mary Ellen O’Hare-Lavin, Ph. D. In spring 2013, I joined a group of faculty, students and other interested persons on a trip...
|By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Valentine’s Day has not always been the ultra commercialized “day of love” that it is today. In fact,...
By: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications & Membership Coordinator On Wednesday, February 4 from 11:30 AM – 1PM, Niagara is excited to host Father John...
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By: Joshua Heine, Public & Global Affairs intern On January 21 Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Toni Irving, the new executive director of...
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Tomorrow, we are excited to host Toni Irving for a roundtable discussion at our office from 11:30 AM – 1 PM. Irving is the...
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -Dr. Martin Luther...
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Niagara Foundation welcomes Kathleen Ferraro as a new addition to our Chicago family. She will be joining us as Communications & Membership Coordinator,...
Chicago, January 7, 2015 – Niagara Foundation abhors the actions and motives of three masked gunmen, who this morning attacked the office of a...
New York, December 19, 2014 – With its latest action, Erdogan government has abandoned all sensibilities and crossed important ethical and moral boundaries....
With the recent events in Turkey – the arrests of over 30 journalists and media officials and the unapologetic threats to free press...
It is that time of year again! The school semester has come to an end, work responsibilities are dwindling, and many of us will...
Niagara Foundation denounces the recent actions of the Turkish Government, as they are incompatible with the freedom of the press, due process, and...
By: Maria Munoz, Academic Affairs Intern Edited by: Mignon Senuta, Director of Communications On December 4th 2014, the Niagara Foundation celebrated both its 10th...
On December 3, Niagara was pleased to welcome UNICEF’s Regional Managing Director Casey Marsh to our offices for a roundtable discussion. Marsh spoke...
Disclaimer: The statements below do not necessarily reflect the opinions, positions, and/or affiliations of the Niagara Foundation. As a facilitator and apolitical convener of...
On December 4th, Niagara welcomes you to celebrate our 10th Anniversary…but the night will be so much more! Ten years serving Chicago and...
Niagara Foundation was thrilled to learn that our close friend and President of Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), Zaher Sahloul, will be awarded...
Niagara Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on December 4th and here’s why you don’t want to miss it! 1. The Peace &...
