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A Legacy of Welcome

In Appreciation of World Refugee Day

2025-06-11 13:00:00 2025-06-11 14:00:00 America/Chicago A Legacy of Welcome A look at the history and current state of refugees in America. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Wednesday, June 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-11 13:00:00 2025-06-11 14:00:00 America/Chicago A Legacy of Welcome A look at the history and current state of refugees in America. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

A look at the history and current state of refugees in America.

Join Sally Schulze, communication manager at RefugeeOne, as she explores the history of America being a place of welcome for those fleeing violence and persecution and how policy changes this year have impacted the work of RefugeeOne and the lives of countless refugees.
 
Since 1982, RefugeeOne has welcomed more than 20,500 refugees from every major world crisis. The organization's primary focus is to assist these resilient individuals in becoming independent, self-supporting members of their new Chicagoland community. With this legacy of welcome is at great risk, we’ll discuss ways you can support refugees already here in America and others longing for safety oversees.

Sally Schulze is the communications manager at RefugeeOne in Chicago. She formally was a television news anchor and reporter in multiple markets, including Chicago. She hung up her T.V. microphone because of a desire to stop reporting on bad news and focus on doing good work.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

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Wilmette Public Library

Phone: 847-256-5025

Hours
We're closed Sunday May 25
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.

From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. 


Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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