Community Bridges is important to me because...
"...I'm learning more about L.U.N.A., which is good because I feel proud of my culture and I like it." 		 
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Welcome...
to Community Bridges, a nonprofit organization that provides multicultural empowerment and leadership programs for young diverse girls in the Silver Spring, Maryland, community. Community Bridges' services are free to all participants.

Most program participants are from low-income or immigrant backgrounds. Our programs give these girls access to the experiences, opportunities, people, and ideas that will help them succeed in life.

Since Community Bridges was founded by two community activists in 1997, our programs have grown steadily in response to community needs. Today our dedicated staff and volunteers work with more than 250 girls at 15 schools.

Our Mission
Community Bridges empowers diverse girls to become exceptional students, positive leaders, and healthyyoung women.

The Goals of Community Bridges
Our award-winning programs are designed to create strong teams of girls that work to become:
  • Exceptional Role Models
  • Exceptional Students
  • Exceptional Voices for Themsleves and Their Communities

    • We accomplish this through:
    • Academic Skill Building
    • Career Exploration
    • Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation
    • Creative Exploration
    • Health and Prevention
    • Leadership and Community Action
    • Outdoor Discovery
    • Team Building
    As you find out more about us, we hope you'll be inspired to get involved, as a volunteer, a mentor, or with a contribution. The need is great, and you can help make a difference in the lives of these young girls.