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Schools want their students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally, but many students struggle with disengagement, behavioral challenges, and limited exposure to opportunity. Schools often lack the capacity to provide the individualized support students need to thrive. Bridge Builders to the New Generation partners with schools and districts to provide social emotional learning, restorative justice practices, mentorship, and college and career readiness programming. Through a simple partnership model, we work directly with students to ensure they feel seen, heard, and supported. When students gain exposure to leadership, mentorship, and real-world opportunities, their confidence grows and their possibilities expand. Because exposure equals expansion, and when students expand their vision for their future, they begin to strive, thrive, and lead.

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This program is for students who are currently enrolled at Antioch High School, Deer Valley High School, Antioch Middle School, Dallas Ranch Middle School (AUSD), Hillview Middle School, Pittsburg High School, and Willow cove Elementary School (PUSD). Delta Vista Middle School, Laurel Elementary School, O'hara Park Middle School (OUESD). Kennedy High School, De Anza High School (WCCCUSD), Ceasar Chavez Community School (YCOE) Click on the link below to apply:

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We provide comprehensive youth development services including social-emotional learning, restorative justice practices, mentorship, truancy and behavioral intervention, college and career readiness, academic support, and community engagement programs that empower students to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.

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“My experience so far has been fantastic. I’ve learned a lot through the program. it’s has opened me up too many experiences I wouldn’t have experienced without bridge builders’ organization.”

- BBNG Student

“This has showed me many opportunities. bridge builders encouraged me to want to go father in life. for example, college it opened my eyes to a life I’m not very familiar with. they gave me knowledge and helped me become a better me.”

- BBNG Student

“I’ve brought up my grades a lot since being in this program, Mr Wright goes over grades with us and tells us how we can better ourselves and if we have an issue, he’ll help us resolve it with the teacher. The college field trips are helpful and a good experience. It’s also helped socially because I’ve met a lot of new people and have close bonds with them now.”

- BBNG Student

“I have had great experiences with the people of this program as well as the program itself. I have seen others have good times as well. I’ve seen my peers laugh more than ever and I’ve also seen some conflict but due to the adults being so quick to act and great at their jobs the situations will sometimes be quickly diffused. The times I’ve had as a mentor and as a student have been amazing. I’d recommend the bridge builders program to all my peers if any of them cared enough to show up as often as I do.”

- BBNG Student

“It has been very helpful. The program has helped me with better decision making, better social skills, giving back to the community, and much more. I feel like this program gives me a safe space to open up about my everyday struggles. They also provide math tutors and that can be very helpful at times. Over all I feel this program will help me become successful.”

- BBNG Student

“I never really thought about college until we went to Sacramento state. After the tour I am excited to visit and learn about the different schools. I enjoy going to the middle school to mentor the younger kids.”

- BBNG Student

"My trust in bridge builders is there. i trust them because they keep me safe and help me with my work. They are respectful. they help Resolve conflict. I think Bridge Builders is a good program because it teaches us life lessons and how to properly address ourselves. It's very connecting on a different level and they ask good questions to get you to think about your future. I think I can see myself using what I've been taught because it's helpful."

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I have a few students that are in your program that have been struggling with school the last few years I have known them. I see they have built a connection with your program which in turn helps them feel more connected to their work and wanting to do better in school. My kids struggle with school academically and/or emotionally and have a comfort in knowing they can go to your classroom to complete their work and get support the support they need. They want to do well by you and confide in you for your experience and expertise. Keep up the great work and building these connections with our kids!!!

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“My experience so far has been fantastic. I’ve learned a lot through the program. it’s has opened me up too many experiences I wouldn’t have experienced without bridge builders’ organization.”

- BBNG Student

I am so grateful that Pittsburg High has a mentorship program like Bridge Builders here on campus. Alot of kids who struggle with academics and mental health need people I like Ms. Cam and Ms. Tasha here on Campus.

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“This has showed me many opportunities. bridge builders encouraged me to want to go father in life. for example, college it opened my eyes to a life I’m not very familiar with. they gave me knowledge and helped me become a better me.”

- BBNG Student

I feel the circles and conversations are really helpful for the students opening up and learning about themselves but that's all we've really done so far. Having more staff to assist with classroom management. Positive adult interactions Trusted adults for students to have confidential communication

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Bridge builders has affected the school environment and culture at Antioch Highschool positively. The vastly diverse

experiences between Coach Hines and Ms. Taj help them establish trust and educate in a communities way in which everyone can understand while still taking the time to make sure every piece of information given is clear and personalized to each

student without exclusion. The difference in educational application and approach from both Coach Hines and Ms. Taj help

offer perspectives that may not be seen from the female and or male perspective. In conclusion the Mentors here at Bridge

Builders are exceptionally magnificent members of the community who continue to learn and grow while helping their

students do the same with patience, care and most importantly love. Coach Hines and Ms. Taj take to time to foster

relationships with each student and are trusted adults to come to. In my own experience over the past few months that I’ve been at Antioch Highschool the Coach Hines and Ms. Taj are some most dedicated, loving and trustworthy people I know at

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“I’ve brought up my grades a lot since being in this program, Mr Wright goes over grades with us and tells us how we can better ourselves and if we have an issue, he’ll help us resolve it with the teacher. The college field trips are helpful and a good experience. It’s also helped socially because I’ve met a lot of new people and have close bonds with them now.”

- BBNG Student

“I have had great experiences with the people of this program as well as the program itself. I have seen others have good times as well. I’ve seen my peers laugh more than ever and I’ve also seen some conflict but due to the adults being so quick to act and great at their jobs the situations will sometimes be quickly diffused. The times I’ve had as a mentor and as a student have been amazing. I’d recommend the bridge builders program to all my peers if any of them cared enough to show up as often as I do.”

- BBNG Student

“It has been very helpful. The program has helped me with better decision making, better social skills, giving back to the community, and much more. I feel like this program gives me a safe space to open up about my everyday struggles. They also provide math tutors and that can be very helpful at times. Over all I feel this program will help me become successful.”

- BBNG Student

“I never really thought about college until we went to Sacramento state. After the tour I am excited to visit and learn about the different schools. I enjoy going to the middle school to mentor the younger kids.”

- BBNG Student

Bridge Builders has influenced the overall school environment in a good way. For

example many people go to Bridge Builders for support either emotional or academic. I remember a time I was in a class and a Bridge Builders Counselor helped this girl out by allowing her to calm down and give her space and room to breathe.