Changing direction in life is difficult.
Just like us, Camron sometimes chose unhealthy recreation as a young teen making his way in the world.
Yet when he desired growth in life, he chose to re-create himself.
The journey led him to a crossroads: would he surround his life with the same things he had before, or follow the narrow path into new life?
Camron met us as a kid, but so much has changed since then. Our Mowing & Mentoring Program has helped him earn money, learn how to manage and save it, and pick up new life skills–all while senior citizens needing help with their lawns received care.
The help Camron received, he learned to create for his neighbors.
We are the first friends our students see after school ends. Their daily lives come with trials–maybe someone was unkind at school, or perhaps a new subject just didn’t click–or maybe it was a great day, and they’re excited to see friends at BridgeBuilders.
On our campus, we help with homework, provide nutritious food, introduce local resources and partners, and teach emotional regulation; every effort strategically chosen to create help. Camron has a home between homes here, and he’s making this place a home for others around him.
BridgeBuilders shows Camron how to lead a life of ownership and responsibility–a help creating hope for his future.
Life is not easy. It’s easier when we do it in community. Camron’s journey led him to a beautiful knowledge of the God who loved him even before he got his life together–a love he can’t even explain.
He is now walking, talking, praying, serving, and communing in fellowship with his neighbors at Bonton Bible Church. No matter where life takes him, the bridges he’s building here will be a foundational connection to the goals he’s chasing.
And of course, we will always be here for him too.
Give the Help that Becomes Hope!
Your giving provides for tangible resources and strategic programs that generate real hope. Build a bridge of hope in South Dallas!
BridgeBuilders restores relationships under the banner of Christ by engaging, equipping, and empowering individuals, families, and communities in South Dallas.
GROW STUDENT PROGRAMMING BY STAFFING AN ATHLETIC COORDINATOR
Bringing on a part-time employee over our athletics program to facilitate the development and nurturing of our student-athletes’ skills within their own community.
FORMALIZE JOY PROGRAM FOR SENIOR ADULTS
Setting measurable outcomes and growing partner support while maintaining an active and consistent calendar of events and services for our seniors.
MAINTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES FOR OUR PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
Funding the rent-free spaces we dedicate to key partners: Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, Hope Cottage, Dr. Stringfield Optometry Clinic, South Dallas Driving Academy, and the Center for Integrative Counseling & Psychology.
At BridgeBuilders, we believe that all people are made in the image of God and are therefore inherently valuable. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ and His teachings of love, acceptance, and justice. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other personal identifiers. We recognize that diverse perspectives enrich our organization and enable us to better serve our community. We strive to ensure that our practices and policies promote fairness, respect, and social justice, reflecting the diverse community we serve. In all we do, we seek to demonstrate the love and inclusivity embodied in the Gospel, affirming that every person has a unique role to play in God's kingdom.
Organization name
BridgeBuilders
Tax id (EIN)
75-2596111
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
PO Box 702545