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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 American 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.

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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

Since 2014, ourBRIDGE has welcomed over 500 students and staff from over 30 different countries and cultures. We’ve worked with families from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. We strive to promote the values of Love, Education, Respect, and Diversity (LERD) throughout generations.

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Ourbridge kids

1 month ago

Ourbridge kids

Interested in joining the ourBRIDGE team? We're hiring a Full Time Family Support Manager and a Part Time Volunteer Coordinator! Check out the link in our bio to apply. ... See MoreSee Less

Interested in joining the ourBRIDGE team? Were hiring a Full Time Family Support Manager and a Part Time Volunteer Coordinator! Check out the link in our bio to apply.
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Winterfield Elementary School is in Freedom Park.

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Winterfield Elementary School

We had an amazing opening staff meeting Wednesday with this year’s theme: Building for Success! Thank you to Ourbridge kids for donating the delicious breakfast and coffee. We’re excited for thr 2022-2023 school year! ... See MoreSee Less

We had an amazing opening staff meeting Wednesday with this year’s theme: Building for Success! Thank you to Ourbridge kids for donating the delicious breakfast and coffee. We’re excited for thr 2022-2023 school year!Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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These pictures are so adorable! I love all the smiles!

Great Staff! Great People! Great Year!

Amazing 😍

Aldersgate Life Plan Communities

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Aldersgate Life Plan Communities

Building on our nonprofit relationships, we are proud to be featured in the East Charlotte Coalition of Neighborhoods Quarterly for our work with Ourbridge kids! Be sure to check out the ECCON Facebook Group and keep your eyes out for the quarterly!

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Building on our nonprofit relationships, we are proud to be featured in the East Charlotte Coalition of Neighborhoods Quarterly for our work with Ourbridge kids! Be sure to check out the ECCON Facebook Group and keep your eyes out for the quarterly! #AldersgateNC #OurBridgeForKids #ECCONImage attachment
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Please use this link to learn more about the role:
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Please use this link to learn more about the role: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NcFlwARTTX0uc-xjQpfa-M8JT7GuObJA/view?fbclid=IwAR2Kg8AO0y0JG7JwTipHE4XwQv4sJxzUwSmio_eBt-qFJ95VETU_NoVtYsU
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Energetic Van Driver Needed. Details in the comments below. ... See MoreSee Less

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Schedule: Monday - Friday Hours: 2:45 - 7:30 PM Paid Training Start date: 9/12/22

Aldersgate Life Plan Communities is feeling thankful in Charlotte, NC.

1 month ago

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Happy National Non-Profit Day! As a non-profit ourselves, Aldersgate strives to work with other charitable organizations, ensuring that we do our part to give back to the community!

We are fortunate to work with some wonderful organizations like Ourbridge kids , GenOne , Promising Pages , Safe Alliance , Classroom Central , and many others!

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Happy National Non-Profit Day! As a non-profit ourselves, Aldersgate strives to work with other charitable organizations, ensuring that we do our part to give back to the community! We are fortunate to work with some wonderful organizations like Ourbridge kids , GenOne , Promising Pages , Safe Alliance , Classroom Central , and many others! #AldersgateNC #WeHonorElders #NonProfitDayImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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In Their Own Words

Angel (Mexico)

“ourBRIDGE is the best afterschool program my daughter could attend. They support her academically and personally. Everybody is very friendly, and I have the peace of mind of her being in a safe place.”

ourBRIDGE Parents

Davyd (Ukraine)

“…He became more acculturated into the culture here, and we give a huge amount of credit to the staff of ourBRIDGE.”

ourBRIDGE Parents