Husband of Naomi, Father, Global Traveler, Writer, Artist, Student/Teacher, Anthropologist, Welcomer. I'm husband to Naomi, & dad to Annika.
I'd describe myself as a "Chicagoan." I've also lived or spent chapters of my life throughout the midwest, the southeast, the southwest, the Caucasus, & the Levant. By discipline, I'm a cultural anthropologist (I study humanity, how we're the same, & how we're different). I see my life role to welcome foreigners, make family with non-family, & intentionally & meaningfully include people in my life
who lack normal social support systems. I have various bachelors, masters degrees, certifications, & work experience in: cultural anthropology, community development, ESL, EFL, Islamic studies, Arabic language, some Farsi language, conflict resolution, student development, Christian ecclesiology, immigration in relation to refugees - international students - asylum seekers, staff care, & outdoor education.
05/23/2023
If you live in S. Chicago / NW Indiana, & you have furniture to donate to international newcomers, please email Dave at this email address: [email protected].
Furniture donations for newcomers needed! If you have anything to donate, please email: [email protected].
05/23/2023
Furniture donations for newcomers needed! If you have anything to donate, please email: [email protected].
08/15/2022
The Welcome Network does good work! Stop by if you’re nearby!
Be sure to visit the craft fair next week at South Side Christian Church in Munster. All proceeds are being given to support a second Welcome Home ministry for asylum seeking families!
See the event page here for details -> https://fb.me/e/22ZDbvpO7