Chris and Mia first met at a Community Bridges (CB) Mentor Program outing at a local apple orchard in 2021. Since then, the pair have frequently connected — bonding over familiar spots and sights in Takoma Park. Previously working as a workers’ rights lawyer, Chris reflects on the spark Mia has [...]
Since matching two years ago through the Community Bridges Mentor Program, Favor and her mentor Sara have enjoyed their time together as a mentee-mentor pair. Sara, who works as a Senior Recruitment Manager at a national nonprofit, wanted to directly serve her Silver Spring community by offering guidance and support to a Montgomery County [...]
We're excited to share that Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) has selected Community Bridges as its pro bono client for 2026-2027. Community Bridges was selected from a competitive field of 34 applications following a rigorous evaluation process that assessed organizational capacity, impact potential, and execution readiness. "Community Bridges has the perfect combination of [...]
Last night, we celebrated a joyful and emotional milestone—our Senior Send-Off for the Community Bridges Class of 2025! As our seniors prepare to head off to college, we gathered to reflect, uplift, and send them off with all the love and support they [...]
Community Bridges Receives $7,500 grant from the City of Takoma Park as part of the Community Quality of Life Grants Program FY26 The grant award from the City of Takoma Park will support the development, delivery and the use of literary, performing, and visual arts within the Community Bridges Girls Program. [...]
Community Bridges is excited to share some incredible news! Thanks to the generosity of the Wings of Love Fund, and with the help of Fitzgerald Motors, we are now the proud recipients of a brand-new 15-passenger van! This van is more than just a vehicle, it’s a game-changer for our girls. Reliable [...]
Community Bridges is excited to have been named a finalist in the 2025 Moxie Award! Community Bridges has stood out among the boldest and most innovative organizations in the D.C. metro community. Finalists were recently announced by Katie Jordan, the 2025 Moxie Award chair. “The Moxie Award program recognizes admirable organizations that have [...]
The Annual Community Bridges College and Career Summit "G.L.O.W" - Girls Leading Our World took place on Saturday, April 5, at Montgomery College Takoma Park in the Catherine F. Scott Commons. This year was our biggest success yet with over 110 girls registered for the event! The full-day event was a chance for girls [...]
Community Bridges was selected as a Huiying Memorial Foundation (HMF) Women's Health & Wellness Microgrant Recipient along with 4 other amazing organizations! The Huiying Memorial Foundation is private, grant-making institution focused on supporting women's health and wellness initiatives. They provide funding to other nonprofit institutions in order to support their existing activities, or [...]
The 8th Annual Girl Legacy took place on Wednesday, December 4, at The Fillmore Silver Spring. We celebrated 27 years of creating opportunities, nurturing potential, and helping dreams take flight. This year, Girl Legacy raised an inspiring total of over $100,000 thanks to all of our supporters and sponsors. Host and emcee Eun Yang, [...]