voices from our elders
A Storytelling
Preserving the sacred stories of our Assyrian, Chaldean, and Syriac elders — because their wisdom, language, and lived experiences are irreplaceable. Through BRIDGE, we unite storytelling with culturally grounded care, honoring every elder while connecting families to the support they need.
Two Ways to Be Part of the Story
Whether you want to honor a loved one or contribute your language skills as a culturally rooted interviewer, Voices from Our Elders has a place for you.
Every elder nominated receives a warm, guided conversation and a personalized 20-page legacy book — a gift to their family for generations.
Nominate an Elder
For Families & Community
Honor a loved one age 65 or older with a warm, guided interview that captures their journey — their memories, their language, their wisdom. Each elder receives a personalized 20-page legacy book to treasure and share.
✓Who qualifies: Adults age 65+ in our Assyrian, Chaldean, Syriac or MENA community
✓What you receive: Personalized 20-page legacy book preserving their life story
✓How it works: A caring, bilingual interviewer visits at a comfortable time and place
✓Available in: California, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan & Massachusetts
APPLY AS A JOURNALIST
For Freelance Journalists
We are seeking culturally rooted regional interviewers fluent in English, Sureth/Syriac, and Arabic dialects for a meaningful paid role with a flexible schedule.
Help us preserve the stories that define our community.
✓Pay: Up to $35/hr — paid, flexible schedule
✓Languages: Fluent in English + Arabic and/or Sureth/Syriac
✓Role: Conduct warm, guided legacy interviews with community elders
✓Mission: Culturally grounded — you are the bridge between generations
✓Who qualifies: Adults age 65+ in our Assyrian, Chaldean, or Syriac community
✓What you receive: Personalized 20-page legacy book preserving their life story
✓How it works: A caring, bilingual interviewer visits at a comfortable time and place
✓Available in: California, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan & Massachusetts
