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Tag Archives: chicago

chicago

15 Mar
Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

National Day of Prayer

Humanity is once again going through testing times.. Faith leaders from various communities are invited to join this circle of supplication to express...

| Tagged chicago, Interfaith, Niagara Foundation, prayer
11 Aug
Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Default Category, Dialogue Dinners, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Ramadan Experience

Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner

What a wonderful gathering that was! Lots of speakers, friends, gathered together around an iftar dinner. As Niagara Foundation, we are honored to...

| Tagged beth judea, chicago, dialogue, fourthchicago, Iftar, Interfaith, lstchicago, Ramadan, religion, straymondMPIL
jewish youth iftar dinner with families
11 Aug
Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

Muslim-Jewish Youth Interfaith Dinner

Muslim students from Turkish community meets Jewish youth from Rochelle Zell Jewish High School. This April was special for three religions of the...

| Tagged chicago, Interfaith, islam, Judaism, Niagara Foundation, religion, student, youth
niagara-foundation-muslim-jewish-high-school-students-interfaith-hanukkah-gathering
21 Nov
Branches, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

Muslim Jewish High School Student’s Interfaith Hanukkah Gathering

Niagara Foundation partners with Rochelle Zelle Jewish High School for a series of cultural exchanges. In this first event, they will host us...

| Tagged chicago, Hanukkah, Interfaith, islam, Judaism, Niagara Foundation, youth
Branches, Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

Interfaith Youth Thanksgiving (Online)

As Niagara Foundation, together with Children of Abraham Coalition and Keystone Youth Center, we are organizing an Interfaith Thanksgiving Program for young members...

| Tagged chicago, Interfaith, Niagara Foundation, Online, thanksgiving, youth
23 Mar
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Leadership, Society and Culture

Linsey Maughan Talks UN Women Chicago Chapter, Fundraising, and the Importance of Education

On March 16, the Niagara Foundation welcomed Linsey Maughan to talk about the UN Women Chicago Chapter as a part of the “Public...

| Tagged chicago, feminism, gender, global issues, human rights, Linsey Maughan, Niagara Foundation, social justice, UN Women, United Nations, USNC-UN Women
07 Mar
Events, Human Rights, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Special Events, Theology

Fourth Presbyterian Church Hosts Screening of Love is a Verb

On March 16, 2016, at 6:30 pm, Fourth Presbyterian Church will host a screening of the 2014 documentary Love is a Verb. Love...

| Tagged chicago, documentary, fethullah gulen, Fourth Presbyterian Church, gulen movement, hizmet, Love is a Verb, Niagara Foundation, Terry Spencer Hesser
05 Feb
Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Brian Bannon Talks Human-Centered Design, Refocused Mission for Chicago Public Library

On February 3rd, the Center for Public & Global Affairs welcomed Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon to Niagara Foundation. While the presentation...

| Tagged Brian Bannon, chicago, Chicago Public Library, Commissioner, design, information, library, literacy
27 Jan
2016, Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Leadership, Media, Science and Technology, Society and Culture, Values

Jeff McCarter from Free Spirit Media Speaks on Importance of Diversity, Role of Urban Youth in Media

On January 21, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Jeff McCarter. He is Founder & Executive Director of Free Spirit Media....

| Tagged activism, chicago, development, Free Spirit Media, journalism, media, society, youth
04 Dec
Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Gender, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Marvinetta Penn on Global Girls Inc. and the Power of the Arts

The vision of Global Girls Inc. is clear and powerful: “Globally, all girls have the ability to voice their stories, create opportunities, and...

| Tagged arts, chicago, Global Girls Inc., Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, South Side
20 Nov
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Human Rights, Interfaith, Leadership, Niagara Updates, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Event Recap: 2015 Peace & Dialogue Awards

Each year, the Niagara Foundation publicly recognizes individuals and organizations in the Chicago community who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed...

| Tagged Andrea Zopp, chicago, Chicago Community Trust, Community Service Award, Daniel Ash, Fethullah Gulen Award, Gesture, Lifetime Leadership Award, Niagara Foundation, Peace & Dialogue Awards, silent auction, Suzanne Morgan
10 Nov
2015, Events, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Reverend Patti Sakai on “Hiding in Plain Sight”

| Tagged Buddhism, chicago, Japan, Japanese Americans, Patti Nakai
16 Oct
Blog, Economic Development, Education, Event Recaps, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Arshia Ali-Khan Discusses Poverty in Chicago, Lake County

On October 14th, Niagara Foundation was pleased to host Arshia Ali-Khan, Director of Business Development & Marketing for the UMMA Center. The UMMA...

| Tagged chicago, Lake County, poverty, UMMA Centers
14 Sep
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Leadership, Values

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Tom Kuczmarski

On Wednesday, September 9, Thomas D. Kuczmarski, a nationally recognized expert in the innovation of new products and services joined Niagara Foundation for...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Innovation Awards, Innovation, Tom Kuczmarski
13 Aug
Blog, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

Homelessness in Chicago

A 2014 report states that there are approximately 138,575 homeless people in Chicago. To help these people, the city of Chicago offers 2,064...

| Tagged chicago, Homelessness
27 Jul
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture, Values

The Importance of Women in Combatting Food Insecurity: A Recap

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged chicago, Food insecurity, United Nations Association
20 Jul
2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values

The Impact of the Chicago Children’s Choir

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Children's Choir
08 Jun
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Brian Brady on Mikva Challenge

By Amanda Algarra, Public and Global Affairs Intern On Tuesday, June 2nd, Niagara Foundation was thrilled to have Brian Brady, Executive Director of...

| Tagged change, chicago, civic engagement, civics, community, Democracy, government, Mikva Challenge, politics, youth
04 Jun
Blog, Gender, Illinois

Hedy Ratner of Women’s Business Development Center: Event Recap

By Brooke Moscow, Public and Global Affairs Intern On May 20, Niagara Foundation was delighted to host Hedy M. Ratner, co-founder of the...

| Tagged chicago, equality, leadership, LGBTQ rights, social justice, women's rights
28 Apr
Blog, Illinois, Interviews, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Interview with Fr. John Heschle of St. Paul’s Church by the Lake

On Thursday, May 14 at 11:30 AM, Niagara is excited to welcome Fr. John Heschle into our office for a roundtable discussion regarding...

| Tagged Anglican, chicago, immigrant, ministry, refugee, Rogers Park
24 Apr
Blog, Illinois, Values

Turkish American Society of Chicago presents Taste of Turkey!

On May 10, the Turkish American Society of Chicago will host “Taste of Turkey” at the Turquoise Cultural Center. This exciting event will...

| Tagged Blue Mosque, chicago, cuisine, culture, ebru, Taste of Turkey, tea, turkey, Turkish American Society
27 Feb
Articles, Blog, Leadership, Public Affairs, Values

Chicago Community Trust’s “On the Table” Builds Strong Chicago Community

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern In partnership with Niagara Foundation, the Chicago Community Trust and Affiliates will be hosting On the Table on...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Community Trust, On the Table
23 Jan
Public Affairs

Chicago Global Family: Get In Chicago with Toni Irving Event Recap

By: Joshua Heine, Public & Global Affairs intern On January 21 Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Toni Irving, the new executive director of...

| Tagged chicago, dialogue, Get In Chicago, inequality, mentoring, poverty, Toni Irving, youth, youth violence
Blog, Global Issues, News, Niagara Updates

What We’re Reading

  Every week, especially with the ongoing issues in Turkey, a flurry of links travels through our office, being passed around from person...

| Tagged chicago, Drones, John Kass, Martin Marty, Niebuhr, Sochi, Trump, turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela, Weekly Links
21 Nov
2013, Illinois, Study Turkiye

Study TÜRKİYE Program ‘13

| Tagged Azam Nizamuddin, Bediüzzaman Said Nursi, Bediüzzaman Said Nursi Chair, chicago, chicago downtown, culture, Furman University, gulen movement, history, illinois, Islamic Studies, John Carroll University, Kadir Yildirim, Loyola University, michigan avenue, Niagara Foundation, Ottoman Empire, politics, religion, society, sociology, Theology, turkey, Turkish Democracy, turkiye, Zeki Saritoprak
06 Jun
2011, Illinois, News

EastWest Institute grants Fethullah Gülen with 2011 Peace Award

Journalists and Writers Foundation President Mustafa Yeşil accepted the prestigious peace award on behalf of Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen. In a message he...

| Tagged books, chicago, dialogue, downtown, eastwest institute, fethullah gulen, gulen movement, hizmet movement, illinois, michigan avenue, Nobel Peace Prize, peace awards

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