Who We Are & What We Do - Bridge Builders Foundation

Who We Are

Our Story

The Bridge Builders Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 1998, as the Zeta Rho Foundation. The founding members were all members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., (Zeta Rho Chapter). Initially, the foundation sponsored an annual scholarship event, and various community uplift and health education events.

In 2005, the foundation was tasked to design and develop supportive programs to supplement existing resources and address service delivery deficits in the African American and other communities of color. Over the years, these programs continued to grow, and in 2016, the name was changed to the Bridge Builders Foundation to reflect a broader focus and a more inclusive community engagement objective.

The Bridge Builders Foundation now serves over 600 youth and young adults annually through one of our three (3) targeted programs and serves several hundred additional community members through its targeted community education initiatives.

Mission

The Bridge Builders Foundation’s mission is to remove the barriers of race, poverty, ignorance, and despair through mentoring, educational support, health care awareness, and community uplift.

More than a provider of services…

Bridge Builders Foundation serves several thousand members of the community annually through its three (3) Dedicated Programs (STEM, Mentor, and Scholars) and two (2) community initiatives (healthcare awareness and financial literacy).

In addition, Bridge Builders Foundation, through its network of community-based organizations and stakeholders provides for and/or arranges for the delivery of many other services and resources to underrepresented communities of color. We are “community influencers” and strive to be a social impact organization leveraging relationships and strengthening the capacity of smaller grassroots organizations.

Community Influencers /Social Impact Organization

Bridge Builders Foundation has been providing valuable services to the community since 1999. They employ over 75 youths annually, offer three programs, and partner with schools and community organizations. The Youth Employment Program provides skills and mentorship to 16-24-year-olds. The Youth Leadership Program offers leadership training to 12-18-year-olds, the Youth Mentoring and STEM Program provides mentorship to 8-18-year-olds, and the Scholars Program has awarded over $1 million to support African American Male achievement in higher education.

The foundation partners with schools and community organizations to provide resources such as school supplies, tutoring services, and after-school programs. Through these partnerships, they touch the lives of several thousand additional students and community members each year, significantly impacting the community.

More Impact by the Numbers

Financial Scholarships awarded to African American males.

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Youth participants in our regular and recurring programs.

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

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Hear from our Students

We are PROUD of our Students, and the following video reflects our efforts.

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Initiatives Impacting the broader Community

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Health Education

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Our VILLAGE IS GROWING. Each year, we expand our reach with volunteers, community-based organizations, community stakeholders, corporate or philanthropic partners

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

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

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