ourBRIDGE for KIDS is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports the refugee and immigrant communities by offering a one-of-a-kind enrichment program for newly arrived and 1st generation American children. We advocate for the success, happiness and fair treatment of their families as they acculturate to the United States. Our Vision We strive to foster a sense of diversity, integration, peace, respect, and love for all cultures and beliefs among the residents in our community. Our Approach ourBRIDGE accomplishes both its mission and vision through an innovative business model. The organization offers out-of-school programming to newly arrived and 1st generation American children (in Kindergarten through 5th grade) with most of them being refugees and immigrants. ourBRIDGE provides a culturally relevant and experiential learning-based based curriculum, one-on-one English literacy tutoring, homework help, healthy meals and free transportation in a safe and welcoming community center located in Charlotte’s Plaza-Midwood neighborhood on Central Avenue. The organization embraces children of all cultures and faiths. Additionally, ourBRIDGE provides advocacy for the thousands of refugees and immigrants who live in the greater Charlotte region. Our Impact The innovative business model deployed by ourBRIDGE is highly-effective. To date, the organization has welcomed over 350 English Language Learners. 95% of the teachers surveyed by ourBRIDGE saw improvement in homework, class participation and behavior by students enrolled in the organization’s program. The average student attendance rate in 2015-2016 was 93% for each weekday. 100% of students will return in 2016-2017 based on parent intention letters. Make a Difference -Volunteer or intern with us. -Advocate for us. -Become a financial supporter.