Building Bridges for Youth
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
BRIEF OVERVIEW
Building Bridges started in 1994 and has transitioned from assisting refugee Hmong youth and their families to serving victims of domestic violence within
Hmong, Latinx, and other minority communities.
Our program offers lessons, activities, and mentors for middle and high school aged youth to provide education and prevention of domestic abuse and support for survivors
through a bicultural perspective.
MISSION
We provide a safe space and sense of belonging, creating opportunities and experiences to help empower youth in the Eau Claire and Dunn County areas.
VISION
We bring together young people of various cultures who may have come from disrupted backgrounds to inspire them to become leaders who give back to their homes, schools, and communities.
If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact the program coordinator and/or our office!
SERVICES
This program offers opportunities for students to participate in after-school activities that will increase and promote academic excellence, healthy relationships and understanding of various domestic abuse issues such as gender-based violence and teen dating violence.
LOCATION & TIME
Eau Claire Area School District meets on Mondays at the ECAHMAA building
(1302 W. Clairemont Ave)
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Menomonie School District meets on Tuesdays at the Dunn County Gov't Center
(3001 US Highway 12 E, Suite 216)
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Building Bridges Banquet - Spring 2022
This is an annual event in celebration of the students' achievement and involvement in the program.
Building Bridges Camping Retreat - Summer 2022
After going through the work of Building Bridges throughout the year, students are taken to a retreat to relax and enjoy the new friends that they have made along the way.
Contact Building Bridges
© 2019 by ECAHMAA
Advocate: Justin Yang
Email: buildingbridges@ecahmaa.org
Phone: 715-491-8415
Address:
1320 W. Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 832-8420 ext. 111
Fax: (715) 832-0612
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
24Hr Crisis/After Hours Interpretation:
(715) 864-6331