ourBRIDGE for KIDS - Supporting Refugee & Immigrant Students

What is ourBRIDGE for KIDS?

OurBRIDGE for Kids is a nonprofit organization that supports the immigrant and refugee community in Charlotte, NC by providing an out of school program and through community-based initiatives.

Our Mission: ourBRIDGE fosters the education, acculturation, and resilience of newly arrived and first generation children and their families.

Our Vision: We envision a city where every newly arrived and first-generation child has the same opportunities to live a happy and fulfilling childhood.

Out-Of-School Programs

We shifted from a 3 hour afterschool program to a full-day remote learning center for 100 English Language Learning (ELL) students in East Charlotte, to ensure students have access to an equitable and enriching learning experience during the pandemic.

Our Program

Community-based Programs

Since opening our doors, we have worked tirelessly to build meaningful, authentic relationships and partnerships with our neighbors. Because of that trust in the community, we have been able to offer programs and events that truly center the needs of our immigrant and refugee community.

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Global Family

ourBRIDGE has welcomed families and staff from over 40 different cultures. We’ve served families from Afghanistan, Brazil, Cambodia, all the way to Ukraine! At our center, students receive the individualized attention and support necessary to thrive. We strive to promote the values of Love, Education, Respect, and Diversity (LERD) throughout generations.

Ourbridge kids

2 weeks ago

“In 'Spanish is my Superpower', Rosita and the caring adults around her—her Mami and friend Sofia—explore important skills in dealing with racism, while fostering pride in her “superpower” of speaking Spanish.”

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Ourbridge kids

2 weeks ago

We have new neighbors!!!
Welcome to the Aldersgate Life Plan Communities family GenOne ❤️📣📣We are extremely excited to announce that @aldersgatenc has donated an entire HOUSE to GenOne!! 🎉🎉
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The GenOne House will serve as new headquarters for G1 Staff and valuable programming space. We couldn't be more excited for what this means for the GenOne program and our community, especially since it is located in the heart of East Charlotte.
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A special thank you to @plaza_midwood @plazamidwood. When we presented to them last summer, one of their board members who works at Aldersgate asked about our needs. When we said our own programming space would be amazing, it was suddenly happening! And of course a very special shout-out to Aldersgate, who's action-oriented commitment to their community display the myriad ways they live out their values. Here's to the next chapter!!!
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We have new neighbors!!!
Welcome to the Aldersgate family GenOne ❤️

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Ourbridge kids

3 weeks ago

Our Literacy Facilitator, Ms Linda, and Yaretzy practicing sight words.
The Bridge Kids read with Ms. Linda between 15-20 hours each year! ... See MoreSee Less

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