Picnic Bridges Newcomers to Madison

Open Doors hosted a vibrant, culture-rich picnic in Madison to welcome newcomers and foster community—offering food, music, and connection for free. For Syrian newcomer Sham, it was a lifeline, making her feel instantly at home. Afghan expat Zabi Sahibzada, who’s lived here years, shared how such events ease trauma and build bridges, reminding everyone that unity transcends borders, religion, or skin color. Executive Director Jason Mack emphasized the event’s timely message: we’re more alike than different, and simple gatherings can profoundly ease the transition to a new life. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f9eef00f8025716