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The Bridge Community Development Center
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Employment
Location
P.O. Box 7793Richmond, VA 23231 United States
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Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of The Bridge Community Development Center is to improve lives by reducing socio-economic barriers with the creation of strategic collaborations throughout Richmond, VA.
Description
We, The Bridge Community Development Corporation (The Bridge CDC), a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, are embarking on a large-scale initiative to improve the quality of life for non-native English-speakers, particularly Hispanic immigrants, of Richmond, VA.
In pursuit of our mission of erasing socio-economic barriers to success, The Bridge CDC created Casa de Success, an ESL program. With the implementation of Casa de Success and interactions with other organizations and community leaders, we at The Bridge realized that most, if not all community ESL programs, are faced with the same challenges: limited funding, volunteers, trained staff, classroom supplies, transportation, and childcare.
As a result of this discovery, our organization decided to change its focus and create a network that eliminates a variety of resource barriers that limit Richmond Metropolitan ESL programs. We will help ESL programs provide a higher quality of service and increase the number of non-native English speakers who enroll and continually advance to subsequent proficiency levels. We also aim to have every ESL program enhance or add "cultural considerations" as a key portion of their staff development, and ensure that programs are focused on outcomes rather than output. We know the job can be accomplished and are dedicated to researching and developing the most effective and efficient ways to enhance the quality of life for the non-native English-speaking residents of Richmond.
We will enhance and implement programs that will positively influency equity and cultural harmony in Richmond.
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(2019-05-30 21:54:04.0)
It was a great opportunity to give back to the community and teach English as a second language to those who most need it in the immigrant community of Richmond, Virginia.
(2015-02-01 09:54:52.0)
This is a great organization that does very good work in the community. I have enjoyed meeting others with a similar interest in serving others through Bridge CDC. I have also greatly enjoyed meeting and helping the students, who come from many different Spanish-speaking countries. They all have unique stories, and are excited about being in the United States and the opportunity to improve their lives through learning civics and better English. It is an honor for me to be able to help them as a volunteer!