BuildaBridge

Hope and healing through art-making for children and communities facing trauma.

Mission

Art-Making that Restores

BuildaBridge envisions a world where all are resilient, experience self-efficacy, and have a vision for their future.

Programs

From music and movement studios to professional training, every program is rooted in the BuildaBridge Safe Spaces Model.

Youth
Music Studio
Percussion, songwriting, and instrumental instruction
Percussion, songwriting, and instrumental instruction workshops that build emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and leadership.
Youth & caregivers
Arts of Self-Care
Coping tools for youth and the adults who care for them
Arts-based coping and self-regulation tools for youth with trauma histories, and a parallel version for the adults who care for them—teachers, parents, social workers, and youth workers.
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Youth
Writing Studio
Poetry, free writing, and SongStarting
Creative writing and SongStarting: teaching songwriting to non-songwriters through free writing, poetry, chant, and singing.
Public programs
Therapeutic Percussion
The Drummer’s Journey and public programs
Therapeutic percussion and public programming, including The Drummer’s Journey with Grammy-winning percussionist Robert Kenyatta and shekere master Omomola Iyabunmi.

Get involved

Donate, volunteer, teach, become an ambassador, or join the board. Find the path that matches how you want to put art to work for hope and healing.