Project Bridges: Standing in the Gap Day Program
Project Bridges exists to reduce the suspension rate of elementary and middle school students in Pitt County. We provide elementary and middle school students with the necessary tools and skills to excel in their learning environment through academic assistance, service learning, and character development. Students will be equipped with the academic, social, and emotional skills to overcome the daily challenges and obstacles they encounter.
For questions, call 252.757.1927 or email nyrobi@buildinghopenc.org
If you are a teacher or administrator sending referral forms and assignments, please email buildinghopepb@gmail.com or call 252.757.1840.
Project Bridges Location
Building Hope Community Life Center
309 W 9th Street, Greenville, NC 27834
serving students from all Pitt County Schools, grades 3 - 8.
3 Key Components of Project Bridges
Academic Assistance
A certified teacher and staff provide academic support to ensure completion of all classwork and homework. We desire for students to grow academically and return to school confident in their work.
Service Learning
We teach students the multifaceted benefits of giving back to others which fosters compassion, empathy, and skill development. Thereby, helping students build their own self-esteem and self-confidence
Character Development
Staff work one on one with students to reflect on behavior, develop positive character, and create Individualized Success Plans to achieve academic and behavioral goals. Students will learn new coping mechanisms, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
Benefits of Project Bridges
Decreased number of school suspensions
Provide students with a safe, structured environment during suspension
Provide students with academic remediation and/or the opportunity to make up school work, homework, quizzes, and tests
Students receive individual attention in a smaller learning environment
Students are assisted in creating an Individualized Success Plan focused on helping them develop and adhere to their own academic and behavioral goals
Provide an enriched character development program
Students receive instruction from a certified teacher
Suspension will be voided upon successful completion of the program
Potential opportunity for referral to Building Hope’s community outreach programs: 300 Men of Standard and Women of Worth
