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The mission of BridgeWays is to instill a genuine sense of hope, purpose and self-worth by connecting young people to their peers, their schools, and their families - and ultimately, to their potential as responsible, contributing citizens of their communities.
BridgeWays believes children and youth are our most precious resource, deserving of community investment and developmental opportunitites that build assets. We believe that the best youth development occurs in safe, nurturing, small groups where children and youth are actively and equally involved in creating their own learning. We foster leadership, independent thinking, and service-learning, engaging children and youth in congenial, collaborative decision-making, contributing to society's greater good.
BridgeWays is responsive, providing programs and expertise relevant to needs and emerging issues affecting young people. We enrich the lives of adults as we partner with parents, caregivers, educators, and community leaders in the interest of our young. We expand their knowledge of challenges facing young people and encourage them to share their talents and build supportive relationships.
BridgeWays programs include summer day camps, after-school programs and in-school character development programs. Our target audience is schools and neighborhoods that are typically underserved - both inner-city and in very rural settings. The youth and families are financially at-risk, often coming from one parent households or one income households. Our goal is for every child, regardless of their financial status, to never be turned away from a BridgeWays program.
