Join us on April 6 for our eighth annual Career and Innovation Summit for girls in grades 8-12!

We invite you to watch a video about CB girls Just Love and Hadassah Alabi. Both girls joined the program in elementary school and have continued for over 10 years!

Recent News…

Welcome to Community Bridges!

Community Bridges empowers girls from diverse backgrounds to become exceptional students, positive leaders, and healthy young women. We have been serving girls and families in Montgomery County since 1997, and our Girls Program supports the growth of young women over a nine-year continuum, from 4th to 12th grade.

Watch a video about the journey of CB Girls and alumnae Christy & Jam Ramos.

To learn more about CB programs, visit What We Do and download the CB brochure.

We empower girls to persist, connect, and succeed.
Facultamos a las niñas a persistir, conectarse y tener éxito.

Roll over the boxes to learn more about our impact. Para obtener información en español, haga clic aquí.

In 2018-2019, 100% of CB 8th grade girls showed an increase in Civic Responsibility!

In 2018-2019, 100% of CB Girls believe Community Bridges makes them feel important and safe!

For the past five years, 100% of seniors in the CB program have graduated and been accepted to a college or university. CB girls fulfill their potential!

We invited CB girls to describe how Community Bridges has made a difference in their lives.

Click on a photo in the carousel to learn more about a girl, or visit the CB Stories page.

Community Bridges is the reason why I continuously push for my dreams and goals no matter the obstacle.

Emily Garcia, CB Class of 2017

Community Bridges was like a second family. I always felt like no matter what, someone in CB would listen and guide me.

Stephy Faho, CB Class of 2017

I’m excited to see how much further my mentee can grow. I’ve told her there are no limits to what she can do and achieve!

Alicia Escoto, CB Mentor

I believe I have come this far because of the people I met through CB, stories that I heard and the mentors that I worked with.

Nagnin Aktar, CB Class of 2018

About Us

Community Bridges was founded in 1997, and we are experts in helping girls succeed. Our mission is to empower girls from diverse backgrounds to become exceptional students, positive leaders, and healthy young women. Learn more>

What We Do

Community Bridges creates a continuum of growth for girls from 4th to 12th grade, and we offer an array of programs for girls and their families. We take a holistic, long-term approach that encourages the development of the entire girl. Learn more>

Get Involved

Our work would not be possible without the passion and commitment of our mentors, volunteers, and community partners. We need people like YOU to help connect girls with their futures! Learn more>

Support Our Girls

Your generosity can help change the lives of girls! We invite you to learn about the many ways to support our work — from sponsoring a CB girl, to donating items from our wish list, to including Community Bridges in your will. Learn more>

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