For schools and districts
Partner with Bridge Builders
We bring on-site social-emotional learning, intervention and restorative practices to schools across East Contra Costa County and beyond. Tell us about your campus and we’ll set up a call.
What we offer
Support at every grade level
Our staff work inside your school every day, alongside teachers and administrators.
High school
- Academic support: classroom observations, tutoring and homework sessions
- College and career readiness: campus visits and career guest speakers
- Social-emotional support and coping skills
- Restorative justice and mediation circles
- Attendance support, home visits and monthly workshops
- Trauma-informed assemblies led by Dr. Shamawn Wright
Middle school
- Academic support: classroom observations, tutoring and homework sessions
- Social-emotional support and coping skills
- Restorative justice and mediation circles that cut down on suspensions
- Attendance support, home visits and monthly workshops
- After-school program
Elementary school
- Recess and lunchtime activities
- Social-emotional support
- Academic support and classroom observations
- Culturally relevant identity development curriculum and academic field trips
- After-school program
Our partners
Trusted by schools, cities and funders
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Discover Our Comprehensive Youth Programs
Change the Narrative Project
Bridge Builders to the New Generation’s Change the Narrative program provides comprehensive youth development services that support students academically, socially, and emotionally. Through social-emotional learning, restorative justice practices, mentorship, academic support, and college and career readiness programming, the initiative works directly with students to help them develop leadership skills, strengthen their sense of identity, and build positive relationships within their school community.
The foundation of the Change the Narrative project centers on empowering students to recognize their voice, potential, and purpose. By providing mentorship, guidance, and exposure to leadership and real-world opportunities, the program helps students build confidence, resilience, and a vision for their future. Our goal is to ensure that students feel seen, heard, and supported while developing the skills necessary to succeed in school, in their communities, and in life.
Through culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches,
Change the Narrative disrupts negative pathways and helps students rewrite their own stories—encouraging them to strive, thrive, and lead while expanding their opportunities for success.
School-Based Programming
- After School Tutoring
- Career Readiness
- College Readiness
- Student Mentoring
- Community and Student Outreach
- Social Emotional Assistance
- Identity Development
- Art Camp
- Exploration Camp
- Four Week Summer Camp
- Will the Change Summit
- R.I.S.E. Conference
- Junior Recreation Leaders
- Twelve Week Parenting Course