Community Bridges

Our new virtual gallery for the 2021-2022 Community Bridges projects is ready to be explored! Check out last year's collaborations between our change-making partner organizations and stellar undergraduate fellows.

2021-2022 Community Bridges Project Gallery Explore collaborative projects between Rice University undergraduates and community-based organizations working to alleviate poverty and inequality in Greater Houston.

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UPDATE: More info sessions on the calendar! Do you know Rice undergrads who want to put their learning into action with community organizations alleviating poverty and inequality in Houston? Encourage them to learn about what's in store for the 2022-2023 Community Bridges program and apply by 4/29!

Community Bridges The 2022-2023 Community Bridges application is open! Find it here and apply by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 29th.

2020-2021 CB Fellow Anthony D'Souza collaborated with Air Alliance Houston to understand the impact of industrial polluters on surrounding residential areas. Upon graduating, Anthony joined the Air Alliance team as the Research & Policy Coordinator. Learn more about his experience here!

Community Bridges experience studying air quality unlocked a passion for data-driven advocacy in Houston One of our Community Bridges alumni shares how his experience inspired a data-driven pursuit for environmental justice in Houston.

Veda Kumar, our 2020-21 Community Bridges Summer Fellow, wrote this insightful piece about her extended collaboration with the Girls Empowerment Network!

"This experience has challenged me to employ holistic, human-centered strategies for forging authentic connections with people as I move forward into my career. Whether it’s trying to pick up a few phrases of a different language spoken by community members or educating myself about different learning styles, I am inspired to engage with diverse people in new ways that validate their experiences and open opportunities."

Read the whole blog post, and subscribe to Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research's Urban Edge Blog to stay apprised of other efforts and issues at play in our community.

Community Bridges work demonstrates the need for nonprofits to be responsive, accessible despite disparities With 25 years of service, the Girls Empowerment Network's focus on listening and being responsive to its clients drove home a key lesson: For any nonprofit to be effective, it needs to continually make its services accessible to people.