BRIDGES builds a community of leaders to advance
racial, economic, educational and environmental justice.

Right now…

... somewhere in the city of Memphis - there's a high school student who is becoming a leader...a young single mother is admiring her GED diploma and applying for college...a formerly unemployed adult with new skills and confidence is smiling as he or she shows up for work...a child is becoming a peacemaker...a middle-school student with a newfound passion for the environment is convincing his parents to turn off the lights and recycle...a group of co-workers is marveling at what they can accomplish when they work as a team.

For nearly 90 years, BRIDGES has been making a difference in Memphis one life at a time, one bridge at a time. Today BRIDGES serves more than 15,000 youth and adults - individuals who are learning, leading and lifting up our community. And there's a place for you at BRIDGES.

Watch the video below for more on how BRIDGES is transforming Memphis.

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A day of service - not a day off

On January 18, 2010, join BRIDGES as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth participants from PeaceJam, Bridge Builders, and Future Builders will engage in common learning, reflection, and celebration centered on the mission of BRIDGES. The event will start at 8:45am and end at 3:30pm, and the cost to participate is only $5. All activities will occur at the BRIDGES Center. Invite a friend to register and come celebrate Dr. King's legacy and help make MLK Day 2010 a day on for peace and youth advocacy, not just a day off school!

PeaceJam participants: register here

Future Builders participants: register here

Bridge Builders participants: register here

Help us reach our green goal!

BRIDGES is seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Memphis by 10 million pounds by 2010 with its new program Ordinary to Extraordinary: Learning and Leading Green. We've almost reached the goal for the O2E Challenge - but we still need your help. Sign up to take the O2E Challenge today and help us ensure a greener more sustainable Memphis for today and in the future.

Check out our progress!

Total commitment to date:

9,533,756 GGE pounds reduced

Amount to reach our goal:

466,244 GGE pounds

ClimBRIDGES + O2E = Fun²

Come to BRIDGES on Thursday, Dec. 17 and get a double dose of BRIDGES fun and learning. From 6 to 9 p.m. adults and children are welcome to come climb BRIDGES 35-foot, state-of-the art climbing wall while enjoying coffee, food and free wifi and music. Before or after your climb, you'll have the chance to participate in the O2E Community Experience and learn all about the unique features of the BRIDGES Center - the first green commercial building in Memphis - and learn how YOU can help create a more sustainable Memphis. ClimBRIDGES fees are $15 for adults and $10 for youth 17 and younger. 02E tours are $5 per person. Call BRIDGES at 901.452.5600 to learn more, or email Tommy Slavings or Stephanie Dennis.