BRIDGE news
In 2021, BRIDGE CEO Gwendolyn VanSant received the National Community Action Partnership Drum Major for Justice for New Pathways programs and the Food Sovereignty and Empowerment mutual aid programs.
In 2020, BRIDGE CEO Gwendolyn VanSant received MCLA President’s medallion for its 125th year anniversary celebration in recognition of BRIDGE’s work and mission. In 2019, BRIDGE was recognized as a national finalist by Everyday Democracy for the Paul J. Aicher Award. BRIDGE was also recognized in 2015 as a Berkshire Trendsetter for Non-Profit Impact and as a statewide finalist for Massachusetts Non-Profit Network for Small Non-Profits in 2016. |
QUICK LINKSTraining & Education: Educational support, workplace programming, recruitment & retention and language access services for businesses, schools, nonprofits & other organizations. IDEA Institute for Quarterly training cohorts.
Ways to Give: For over a decade, BRIDGE has been a catalyst for justice, social change and building community--and we can't do it without you! We welcome, time, talent AND treasure and work, wisdom and wealth. See how you can support our work
Women to Women: Women of color support systems, including professional development, positive psychology, meetups, excursions, mutual aid & more
Towards Racial Justice & Equity: Step into accountable action for justice with BRIDGE’s anti-racism community organizing
Youth Education & Empowerment: Education, training and mentoring programs for youth, rooted in positive education, diversity leadership & parent/mentor engagement
Online Trainings: Inclusive Leadership Cohort: The IDEA Institute's Inclusive Leadership Cohort for Social Change is a powerful year-long, peer-led program at BRIDGE for leaders committed to equity and inclusion. Next Cohort in 2023.
Thought Leadership & IDEA Consulting and Coaching: Insights from BRIDGE Co-Founder & CEO Gwendolyn VanSant on cultural competence training design, strategic equity & inclusion work, capacity-building consulting & more |
OUR core values
Empowerment | Collaboration | Learning | Celebration | Integration | Safety | Justice
BRIDGE is a grassroots organization dedicated to catalyzing change and integration through promoting mutual respect and understanding.
Since 2007, our BRIDGE mission has been “promoting mutual understanding and respect among diverse groups serving as a resource to both local institutions and the community at large. We serve as catalysts for change and integration through collaboration, education, training, dialogue, fellowship and advocacy."
Services include cultural literacy and cultural competence training; consulting, facilitation; youth leadership; multicultural education; parent engagement and education; civil rights and social justice forums and advocacy with diverse groups. We facilitate cultural competence programming in schools and institutions to promote equity and to educate on systemic racism and cultural barriers, and are designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a vendor in the Supplier Diversity Program in the spirit of the Affirmative Market Campaign.
Through a 360 degree perspective on community and civic participation, BRIDGE has designed a holistic approach to community and public health. BRIDGE's goal is to impact hearts, minds and behaviors that result in positive cultural shifts and systemic changes in policy, law and practice towards a more just, safe and equitable society.
Since 2007, our BRIDGE mission has been “promoting mutual understanding and respect among diverse groups serving as a resource to both local institutions and the community at large. We serve as catalysts for change and integration through collaboration, education, training, dialogue, fellowship and advocacy."
Services include cultural literacy and cultural competence training; consulting, facilitation; youth leadership; multicultural education; parent engagement and education; civil rights and social justice forums and advocacy with diverse groups. We facilitate cultural competence programming in schools and institutions to promote equity and to educate on systemic racism and cultural barriers, and are designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a vendor in the Supplier Diversity Program in the spirit of the Affirmative Market Campaign.
Through a 360 degree perspective on community and civic participation, BRIDGE has designed a holistic approach to community and public health. BRIDGE's goal is to impact hearts, minds and behaviors that result in positive cultural shifts and systemic changes in policy, law and practice towards a more just, safe and equitable society.
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