The Bridges United Project

The Bridges United Project To provide educational opportunities in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as in implicit bias (recognizing and overcoming biases.)

The Bridges United Project, Inc works to bridge the separation in demographics caused by racism, segregation, and social injustices through education, policy changes, events, and initiatives while focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Bridges United Foundation, Inc works to bridge the separation in demographics caused by racism, segregation, and social injustices through education, pol

icy changes, events, and initiatives focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through partnerships with other community organizations and local government officials BU aims to bring communities together and aid the most vulnerable of the population. The specific objectives and purpose of this organization shall be:

To provide education to the youth of Belvidere and Boone County with a particular focus on providing skills training to under-privileged children in the community. To provide opportunities for the community to work together in fighting blight in the region through beautification projects and art initiatives
to sponsor, host and/or participate in events and activities that promote a sense of community - particularly bringing together the different demographics in the community to work together.

Happy Black History Month!
02/01/2021

Happy Black History Month!

Thank you for all you have done for this country. Today we celebrate you.
01/18/2021

Thank you for all you have done for this country. Today we celebrate you.

Prayers for this young boy, and all victims and families affected by this tragedy.
12/29/2020

Prayers for this young boy, and all victims and families affected by this tragedy.

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10/14/2020

GEORGE FLOYD: Today would have been George Floyd's 47th birthday.

Ella Fitzgerald’s career was prolific and influential. Ella elevated America’s songbook with her incredible voice and p...
09/21/2020

Ella Fitzgerald’s career was prolific and influential. Ella elevated America’s songbook with her incredible voice and prolific recordings. Ella captured the feel of songs and time alike, making many of her song recordings the definitive versions.

Ella’s perseverance made the world a better place for everyone she influenced. Ella overcame her shyness and became the first Black Woman to win a grammy in 1958.

During the 1950’s polio epidemic, Ella volunteered and performed on public broadcast, urging people to donate to the March of Dimes.

The Bridges Unites Project is now urging all of you to donate your time September 26th, 2020. Lets help our community YMCA together. To sign-up please see the link below.

https://forms.gle/PGn56R16ioeWM5oA7

Did you know that 77.34 million adults (30.3%) volunteered through an organization in 2017? Americans volunteered almos...
09/16/2020

Did you know that 77.34 million adults (30.3%) volunteered through an organization in 2017? Americans volunteered almost 6.9 BILLION hours, valued at $167 billion!

Think about all the support you provide family and friends, or the favor you did for your neighbor…

YOU’RE A VOLUNTEER TOO! TBUP is looking for volunteers for out Ymca Fall Cleanup 9/26. Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/PGn56R16ioeWM5oA7

Please join us Saturday 9/26, morning or afternoon, to help preserve our Belvidere YMCA. Their Strong Kids Campaign, ath...
09/08/2020

Please join us Saturday 9/26, morning or afternoon, to help preserve our Belvidere YMCA. Their Strong Kids Campaign, athletic programs, and child care assistance all promote healthy living and strong values. The Bridges United Project is excited to help our local YMCA promote a happy, healthy, and safe environment by helping the Y with a little fall cleanup and maintenance.

We want to help all people in our community find common ground through productive cooperation. Helping community focused organizations like the YMCA is an excellent place to start! By filling our world with acts of kindness, we guard it from destructive thoughts, words, actions, and eventually, characters.

With that in mind, and building off Belvidere’s first Solidarity March and Peace Rally, The Bridges United Project remains diligent in our commitment toward a safer, equitable future. The shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha law enforcement’s initially questionable support of white vigilante justice, turmoil in Portland, and Seattle’s unrest are only some of the most recent outcomes of The United States’ catastrophic and systemic racial oppression.

Please join us in the spirit of patience and unity. In kindness and humility. In charity and compassion. Help us help the people that work hard to keep our community healthy, happy, and safe.

Your unique experiences are great value to everyone in our community. We encourage you to come share your skills, meet new people, and work together to make the world a better place.

We will run 2 shifts on 9/26, the first from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, and the second in the afternoon from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Sign up to lend a hand. If you aren’t sure community service is for you, at least send a message to check it out!

We will ask volunteers to divide in two groups. One group will help with cleaning, weeding, and raking out the sand volleyball pit. Another group will be rebuilding planter boxes and helping install fencing. Please let us know where you think you’d fit best! Please fill out the google form below.

Peace, Unity, Love for our Community!

Please sign up for morning or afternoon. We will meet at 220 W Locust St. in Belvidere.

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Belvidere, IL
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