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Amplify Youth Power!

BRIDGES encourages youth to raise their voices, build connections, and lead transformative change in their communities.

The Bridge Builders application is NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 program year. Click here to apply

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student leadership

Students are the leaders of tomorrow and, more importantly, today. BRIDGES amplifies youth voices in Memphis to get diverse ideas into our city's decision making. Our programs are an incubator for students to grow confidence, connect with others, and become community leaders.

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Bridge Builders Youth Program

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Custom Workshops & Experiences

Our team works with teachers and leaders to create custom experiences for students that complement classroom curriculum. These sessions grow relationships, problem-solving skills, empathy, and confidence.

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Bridge Builders Program

Summer Conference & Year-Round Leadership

Our Bridge Builders program kicks off with a 5-day summer conference to help youth unlock their true leadership potential. Students will focus on building skills and relationships to help them grow throughout the school year.

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Fellowships

Community Leadership

Students in grades 8–12 join this one-year community service program to grow as leaders, advocates, and community organizers committed to making a difference.

Create change in Memphis

Youth Action Center

The YAC is a hub where student and community leaders come together to work on projects, policies, and reform movements that impact young people and adults alike. The YAC is by and for the youth who fill its space with innovation, compassion, creativity, and forward thinking.

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Team-building that rocks!

Bring your group closer with our unique approach to team-building. We help organizations create healthier cultures through shared experiences that allow teams to bond and grow. Let us help your team reach new heights!

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Every student counts.

Young people are born with creativity and passion to lead. BRIDGES has worked with thousands of students to unlock that potential and activate new generations of leaders across Memphis.

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*Data from 2023 - 2025