San Jose Bridge Communities
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Mission Statement
We believe that service to those lacking resources happens best in the context of FRIENDSHIP. Wouldn't we all prefer to work together with a friend, with whom we can talk, plan and dream, rather than receive anonymously what someone else thinks we need? Bridge Communities provides a cross-class context for such transformative friendships to happen.
About This Cause
San Jose Bridge Communities brings together people across class boundaries. Those who come from poverty enter through a 16-session life-skills class called "Getting Ahead In a 'Just Gettin' By' World." They finish with self-defined goals to reach more stability and thrive in their lives. We then link them with Allies, who will help them achieve their goals. Our hope is that these links will lead to deep cross-class friendships, and that blessings will flow in both directions. Bridge Communities also continues to call participants together to maintain the community that began in the Getting Ahead class, and provides ongoing support to all involved. So, participants experience transformative community with each other, their Allies, and Bridge Communities staff. We call those participants Leaders, as we hope to empower them to lead their own development processes. Please consider donating to fund our work. But even more, please consider volunteering as an Ally. We provide an initial training, and then we ask Allies to commit to two meetings per month with their Leaders. We also invite Allies to other social gatherings with Leaders, and to further trainings and seminars.