Bridge Kids International uses the power of African heritage culture to create communities that support the well-being of young people. We help young people develop their own solutions to community challenges and build positive relationships between African, African-American, Caribbean and other African Diaspora groups for the purposes of friendship, cooperation, and individual and community empowerment.
BKI envisions young people and communities that have the confidence, skills, tools and resources to develop creative solutions and thrive.
Bridge Kids International Focus Areas
Economic Development
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Education
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Environment
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Girls'/Young Women's Rights
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Health
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Building Relationships, Celebrating Culture
Building Relationships
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Promoting African Heritage Culture
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What's New at Bridge Kids International
New Website for Our Place at Ben Washer Park
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Get ready for Our Place at Ben Washer Park! We can hardly wait to open our doors in February and welcome you in! Visit our new website ourplacebwp.org and immerse yourself in Our Place. Check out menu hightlights from Our Place Cafe and explore Our Place Boutique. Learn about the ATTIC, our programs, and how you can get involved. We'd love to hear from you. See you soon at Our Place! |
Bridge Kids International Receives $450,000 in Federal Funding for Our Place at Ben Washer Park
Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) secured $450,000 in Community Project Funding for Our Place at Ben Washer Park. It was part of $12,179,031 in federal funding for Louisville and Jefferson County that was included in a package of six government funding bills passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. Since taking office, Congressman McGarvey has secured over half a billion dollars in federal funding for Kentucky’s Third Congressional District.
BKI Executive Director Stacy Bailey-Ndiaye is excited about the investment. “The funding is a gamechanger for BKI’s Our Place at Ben Washer Park project. It will allow us to complete the building debt-free. The project has been a 10-year labor of love and we have been blessed with a wide range of community support. Having federal dollars added to the mix comes at the perfect moment, as building costs increased significantly. We are so grateful to Congressman McGarvey for being a champion for Our Place!”
“Louisville deserves federal investments, and every day since taking office, I’ve been listening to Louisvillians so we can address our community’s most pressing needs. While it hasn’t been easy as a freshman in the minority, I worked with the Republican majority to bring back $12 million for local projects that will have an incredible impact on our city,” said Rep. McGarvey. “This money will upgrade the streets we all drive on, support economic development, help kids in our neighborhoods, and improve public safety.”
“This is incredible news for our city as these investments are key to our efforts in reducing violence, building safer streets, boosting infrastructure, enhancing parks and so much more,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “I am grateful to Congressman McGarvey for securing more than $10 million in funding for projects my administration requested that will help us create a safer, stronger and healthier Louisville for generations to come. I’m excited to see these initiatives come to life and look forward to continuing this great local-federal partnership with Congressman McGarvey for years to come.”
Bridge Kids International is looking forward to opening Our Place at Ben Washer Park in June 2024. Learn more about other local projects funded.
Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) secured $450,000 in Community Project Funding for Our Place at Ben Washer Park. It was part of $12,179,031 in federal funding for Louisville and Jefferson County that was included in a package of six government funding bills passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. Since taking office, Congressman McGarvey has secured over half a billion dollars in federal funding for Kentucky’s Third Congressional District.
BKI Executive Director Stacy Bailey-Ndiaye is excited about the investment. “The funding is a gamechanger for BKI’s Our Place at Ben Washer Park project. It will allow us to complete the building debt-free. The project has been a 10-year labor of love and we have been blessed with a wide range of community support. Having federal dollars added to the mix comes at the perfect moment, as building costs increased significantly. We are so grateful to Congressman McGarvey for being a champion for Our Place!”
“Louisville deserves federal investments, and every day since taking office, I’ve been listening to Louisvillians so we can address our community’s most pressing needs. While it hasn’t been easy as a freshman in the minority, I worked with the Republican majority to bring back $12 million for local projects that will have an incredible impact on our city,” said Rep. McGarvey. “This money will upgrade the streets we all drive on, support economic development, help kids in our neighborhoods, and improve public safety.”
“This is incredible news for our city as these investments are key to our efforts in reducing violence, building safer streets, boosting infrastructure, enhancing parks and so much more,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “I am grateful to Congressman McGarvey for securing more than $10 million in funding for projects my administration requested that will help us create a safer, stronger and healthier Louisville for generations to come. I’m excited to see these initiatives come to life and look forward to continuing this great local-federal partnership with Congressman McGarvey for years to come.”
Bridge Kids International is looking forward to opening Our Place at Ben Washer Park in June 2024. Learn more about other local projects funded.
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The Kizazi Fund - Investing in the Next Generation
The Kizazi Fund, an initiative of Bridge Kids International, is a child-focused, culturally-based, community-centered system for generational wealth building. The Kizazi Fund engages families, the non-profit and philanthropic communities, financial institutions and individuals to build generational wealth in Black families.
The Kizazi Fund, an initiative of Bridge Kids International, is a child-focused, culturally-based, community-centered system for generational wealth building. The Kizazi Fund engages families, the non-profit and philanthropic communities, financial institutions and individuals to build generational wealth in Black families.
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