About Us

As a full-service nonprofit organization, The BRidge Agency continues to prioritize community wellness through connectivity, awareness, prevention, and intervention efforts. We support holistic well-being, which considers and nurtures all aspects of a person's life, including physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual, as they are all deeply connected and vital to overall health.

Our programs tackle the root causes in high-risk areas, creating safer and more vibrant communities. By forging strong partnerships and working collaboratively, we are revitalizing neighborhoods now and helping families understand the crucial factors affecting their health. Join us in our mission to breathe new life into our communities. Together, we can empower families and create lasting change.

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Mission

To empower families, revitalize communities, and change lives by addressing the social drivers of crime through high-impact, trauma-informed programs that promote youth leadership, economic mobility, and community wellness across East Baton Rouge Parish and beyond.

Vision

Safe, thriving, and just communities where every family has the support,
opportunity, and resources needed to break cycles of poverty, heal from trauma, and build lasting legacies of hope and resilience.

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Program Service Offerings

The BRidge Agency provides a comprehensive network of programs designed to empower youth and strengthen families through education, leadership, and holistic support. Each initiative serves as a pathway toward resilience, self-sufficiency, and community transformation.

BRidge Youth Council
A dynamic leadership and advocacy hub where youth evolve into confident, purpose-driven changemakers. Members develop leadership skills, engage in civic advocacy, and collaborate on community projects that amplify youth voice and influence local decision-making.

Resource Connection Corner
A safe, welcoming space designed to connect marginalized families to essential resources and basic needs. From emergency assistance to long-term support, families receive guidance and referrals that foster stability and well-being.

LYFE (Louisiana Youth for Excellence)
Empowering youth with life skills, sexual risk avoidance education, and career exploration opportunities. LYFE equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions that lead to healthy lifestyles and productive futures.

Legacy Literacy 4 All
A community education initiative promoting generational wealth and stability. This program provides workshops and coaching on financial literacy, succession planning, homeownership, and estate management, empowering families to build and sustain lasting legacies.

BRidge In-School Clubs
Safe, nurturing environments where students can be seen, heard, and healed. Through trauma-informed sessions and peer-led dialogue, youth address personal challenges, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies.

Summer Youth Enrichment
A 3–6 week summer experience where youth explore new opportunities through travel, leadership training, and hands-on learning. The program provides academic reinforcement to combat summer learning loss while promoting creativity, teamwork, and community engagement.

BRidge P.A.L. (Police Athletic & Activities League)
A unique mentoring initiative that fosters positive and healthy relationships between youth and law enforcement professionals. Through mentorship, recreation, and dialogue, participants learn mutual respect, explore careers in law enforcement, and are guided toward becoming their best selves.

Collaborative Community Initiatives
Lastly, we facilitate collaborative initiatives that promote community wellness and empower public safety through the lens of community. By bringing together residents, service providers, and local leaders, these efforts foster trust, healing, and shared responsibility for
creating safer, healthier neighborhoods.