OurBridge for Kids

OurBridge for Kids At ourBRIDGE, students receive homework help, engage in a culturally relevant curriculum that is developed in-house and emphasizes hands-on learning.

ourBRIDGE is a Charlotte-based organization that fosters the education, acculturation, and well-being of refugee and immigrant families through out-of-school programs and comprehensive, culturally-responsive wraparound support to hundreds of families ourBRIDGE for KIDS is the only non-faith based organization in Charlotte and surrounding areas that attends to the academic and socio-emotional needs

of refugee and immigrant children and their families. Our afterschool and summer programs are based on our four core values of LERD (Love, Education, Respect, and Diversity), and support ELL (English Language Learners) students as they adjust to their new home in the United States. Our students and their families are a part of a welcoming, loving, and healing-centered community that places an importance on their cultural identity. Our programs have been shaped by and for our community. We work alongside Charlotte immigrant and refugee neighbors to offer community-centered out-of-school programs. Socio-emotional Development

ourBRIDGE offers a developmentally responsive environment that embraces the diverse needs of each student and family. Using a child-centered and trauma-informed approach to care, ourBRIDGE recognizes that immigrant and refugee children have an array of experiences that impact their development. At ourBRIDGE, we honor our communities innate resilience. We create a supportive and loving learning environment that promotes children’s innate resilience and their capacity to overcome trauma and toxic stress.

Last Friday, we celebrated Africa Day at ourBRIDGE! 🌍🩷What started as a tradition at our East Site has grown into a mean...
06/05/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated Africa Day at ourBRIDGE! 🌍🩷

What started as a tradition at our East Site has grown into a meaningful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity of cultures represented within our community. From Congo to Kenya to Ethiopia, Africa Day, observed on May 25, honors the history, resilience, and contributions of African nations and communities around the world.

A special thank you to for sharing their knowledge and performing a traditional Kenyan & Congolese performance. Thank you for your incredible Ethiopian & Eritrean performances. Shoutout for the interactive drumming lesson! And can’t forget about for the Africa Day theme’d screen printing! You all are one of the reasons why we are able to do what we love most 🩷💙

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We were honored to celebrate the mothers of ourBRIDGE and .clt during a special gathering focused on reflection, and wel...
06/03/2026

We were honored to celebrate the mothers of ourBRIDGE and .clt during a special gathering focused on reflection, and well-being. 🩷

Through a guided sound meditation thanks to , Mothers were able to have a safe space to relax and unwind.

Moms than had a chance to paint, along with a mental health workshop focused on empowerment lead by .clt

Thank you to all the incredible mothers who joined us. Your stories, and presence made this gathering so meaningful. 🌷

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Dry Ice Day at ourBRIDGE! BRIDGE Kids observed different reactions, experimented with dry ice, and explored the “why” be...
05/29/2026

Dry Ice Day at ourBRIDGE! BRIDGE Kids observed different reactions, experimented with dry ice, and explored the “why” behind each reaction during one of our favorite yearly activities🥼

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It’s grad season! We’re incredibly proud to celebrate you all! Thank you for everything you bring to ourBRIDGE each day—...
05/27/2026

It’s grad season! We’re incredibly proud to celebrate you all! Thank you for everything you bring to ourBRIDGE each day—please join us in congratulating them on this amazing achievement! 🎉🥳🎓

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This past Fun Friday, our East Site opened the doors to the East Cafe!🧋A tradition our students look forward to each yea...
05/22/2026

This past Fun Friday, our East Site opened the doors to the East Cafe!🧋

A tradition our students look forward to each year, they used their tickets and oB Bucks to purchase their smoothie flavor of choice. Our BRIDGE students worked the stations throughout the fun Friday, practicing teamwork and customer service skills. Also enjoying a smoothie of choice in the process!🩷

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05/18/2026

We heard 2026 is the new 2016….so we brought back the ourBRIDGE archives 📸✨

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#2016

Last Friday, we came together to celebrate the incredible moms and families in our OB community 🎻We spent the evening wi...
05/15/2026

Last Friday, we came together to celebrate the incredible moms and families in our OB community 🎻

We spent the evening with the while enjoying some empanadas and fresas con crema. Families also had the chance to browse dresses and jewelry to take home for their special occasions.

A huge thank you to the Charlotte Symphony for such a beautiful performance for our families!

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05/14/2026

Thank you to our entire team for showing up, leading with love and care, and making our mission come alive in so many different ways💙

Receiving the Community Service Award from Hispanic Federation is a reflection of the time, thoughtfulness, and expertise each person brings to this work everyday.

And thank you to for the special shoutout!

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This past Saturday, ourBRIDGE team members joined for their first AAPI Heritage Month 5K 🏃‍♀️💙To everyone who came out ...
05/07/2026

This past Saturday, ourBRIDGE team members joined for their first AAPI Heritage Month 5K 🏃‍♀️💙

To everyone who came out to run/walk, and to those who donated—thank you for supporting your local community. And special thank you to everyone involved with as we raised a total of $1,040!

Also shoutout to the photographers for all the great shots:




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This past Saturday, we held our annual Dress Extravaganza event alongside .clt 💙🩷Thanks to incredible community support,...
05/01/2026

This past Saturday, we held our annual Dress Extravaganza event alongside .clt 💙🩷

Thanks to incredible community support, we were able to distribute 100+ prom dresses, including 50+ casual dresses and 60+ pounds of both makeup and jewelry to feel ready for their special night 💃

To us, what stood out the most was the joy in the room. As students tried on dresses, and began to picture their prom night. Moments like these are why we do what we do.

We’re grateful for the partners who continue to show up:

for providing Life-Aid kits to families!clt for leading important conversations around prom safety, consent and peer pressure
And Atrium community health workers for hosting a hands on make up tutorial for our students

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3925 Willard Farrow Drive
Charlotte, NC
28215

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm

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+19802726022

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