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Bridge Builders Foundation (BBF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 1998 and is dedicated to building bridges from dreams and aspirations to reality for the youth of our community.

Who We Are

BBF currently serves over 500 youth of color annually through one of three (3) targeted programs, and several hundred more members of the community through their targeted initiatives (healthcare awareness and financial literacy)<

What We Do

We welcome VOLUNTEERS as chaperones, subject matter experts, and community advocates.

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Transforming the lives of youth and communities of color.

About Us

Visionaries

To remove the barriers of race, poverty, ignorance, and despair and to improve life trajectories by providing social, emotional, and educational support for vulnerable ethnic minority youth and communities.

Mission

To remove the barriers of race, poverty, ignorance, and despair and to improve life trajectories by providing social, emotional, and educational support for vulnerable ethnic minority youth and communities.

$ 1000000 +

Financial Scholarships awarded to African American males.

500 +

Youth participants in our regular and recurring programs.

5000 +

Annual Volunteer Hours are provided by our robust pool of over 150 volunteers.

Learn more about the work we’re doing

About Us Our Impact

Our Programs

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Mentorship &
Leadership

Weekly Mentor Program exposing Youth to Pro-Social Values, Role Models, and Meaningful Mentoring

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College
Readiness

Financial Support, Mentoring, Coaching, and Career Support for African American Males as they start to finish college.

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Year-round Saturday Science Academy and Summer Marine Science Program to expose, inspire and support STEM pursuits

Student Testimonials Johnathon Thompson

Student Testimonials Malik Mbugua

Student Testimonials Caylin Moore

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Support Us

Transformative Giving happens here with your Time, Talents, or Treasure

Donate Become A Sponsor See more ways to get involved

Thanks to our
Sponsors

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Recent News and Announcements

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Posted: 12/21/2022 Event Date: December 11, 2022

Black College Expo – January 28, 2023

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Posted: 2/23/2012

Zeta Rho Foundation Launches It’s New Youth Saturday Science Academy Press Release

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Posted: 2/19/2014

Zeta Rho Foundation to Celebrate 32nd Annual Salute & Scholarship Program Press Release