Bridging Strategy
Developing Bridging Leaders
high-impact bridging experiences
Definition
Experiences that equip young people with the mindsets and skills for positive engagement by giving them opportunities to build relationships across lines of difference, collaborate on shared projects, and engage in critical reflection.
Our Why
A cohesive society depends on “bridgers,” people who can collaborate across differences to address community needs and tackle shared challenges. To repair our social fabric, both now and in the future, we need to equip young people with bridging skills and motivations so they can become engaged citizens and effective leaders of tomorrow.
Our How
Young Americans want to understand people with different viewpoints, but don’t always have the tools to do so. To meet this need, we expand access to and increase the number of high-impact bridging experiences that give them an opportunity to learn and practice these skills in places that shape their lives.
Explore Our Bridging Work
Beyond the Divide: How Some Colleges are Cultivating a Culture of Pluralism
Beyond the Divide: How Some Colleges are Cultivating a Culture of Pluralism
Building a Vibrant School Climate and Culture with BridgeUSA
How Cornellians Can Rise to the Challenge of Our Time
City Year Alumni Bridging Study in Partnership with Cornell University
Get Involved with the Center for State Service Innovation
Join our partner networks and collaboratives
College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
Pluralism Accelerator Fund
