Bridging Wisdom

Organization Details

NameBridging Wisdom
URLnot provided

Organization Description

Mission statementBridging Wisdom specializes in connecting youth and Elders to create mutually beneficial relationships.
Service(s) descriptionBridging wisdom brings together and develops relationships between youth and elders from Southeast Seattle in a mutual mentorship/intergenerational program. Youth and elders provide each other with voice, affection, compassion, and sense of purpose. The program often takes place during the school day in partnership with the classroom teacher.
Program impactnot provided

Community programs are organized into categories known as Community School Elements. All community programs associated with Bridging Wisdom are listed below and each program may be provided at 1 or more schools. You can use the 'Show Details' buttons to learn more about each program.

Behavior/Social and Emotional Learning and Supports (1 program)

Programs that support adults and students in developing 21st century skills and competencies such as self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and building trusting relationships, in order to handle ourselves, our relationships, and our work/studies effectively. This is inclusive of programs supporting alternative discipline approaches such as restorative justice.