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BRIDGE Rural

Founded in Texas in 2021, began as a grassroots response to the need for deeper conversations around culture, diversity, and community resilience. Born from the “Bridging the Gap” virtual dialogue series, BRIDGE evolved into a nonprofit dedicated to fostering equity in education, health access, and community support across rural and underserved areas. Today, BRIDGE empowers voices, builds inclusive resources, and creates pathways for lasting growth—connecting people through resilience, inclusion, diversity, and education.

Building Resilience Inclusion
Diversity and Growth thru Education

BRIDGE’s Three Core Initiatives

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BRIDGE Impact Report

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Initiatives

5+

Counties Served

38+

Number of Events

1242+

Community Needs Survey Collected

Community members participating in a BRIDGE event promoting rural equity” – if the image shows people engaged in activities.

Photo credit to Brave Communities

Upcoming Events

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Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity and Growth thru Education4 days ago

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow at the Greater Fayette County Community Resource Fair!! It's a free event for the entire family. We've got some great tabling partners who will be in attendance.

Thursday, March 12th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Schulenburg Hall formerly known as the KC Hall
405 South St. Schulenburg Texas

Vendors include:
- The Rose - Breast Center of Excellence
- Mind, Body & Soul
- Work for Warriors Texas
- Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Methodist Healthcare Ministries
- GFC Veterans and Military Coalition
- Youth & Family Services
- Texas Public Safety Training Academy
- Rural Whole Health Coalition
- Health and Human Services- SNAP-Ed
- Career Tracks
- Up-Level Nutrition Coaching, LLC
- Fayette County Sheriff's Office & EMS
- Veterans Affairs - Suicide Prevention
- CARTS
- Bert & Bills Taxi LLC
- Tx A&M AgriLife Extension, Fayette County
- Family Crisis Center
- Turtle Wing Foundation
- Lavaca Medical Center - Hallettsville
- Advancing Breast Health in Central Texas (ABH)
- Fayette County Habitat for Humanity
- Parents as Teachers of Rural South Central Texas

#BRIDGE #Rural #GreaterFayetteCountyCommunityResourceFair #ctxlearningfestival

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Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity and Growth thru Education1 week ago

At BRIDGE we celebrate the accomplishments of women all year long! #BRIDGE #Rural #WomensHistoryMonth #SupportWomen www.bridgerural.org

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Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity and Growth thru Education1 week ago

We're one week out! 🤩

We'll see everyone next week at the Greater Fayette County Resource Fair! It's a free event for the entire family 💜

Thursday, March 12th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Schulenburg Hall formerly known as the KC Hall
405 South St. Schulenburg, Texas 78956

Thank you to all our vendors who have registered so far! Check the comments for a list.

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Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity and Growth thru Education1 week ago

We're celebrating Women's Month by showing our support for other women-led nonprofit events 🎉

Thursday, March 5th - Giddy Up For Wellness Wellness Collaborative Campus

Saturday, March 7th - Smithville Free Community Health Fair SISD After School Program

Sunday, March 8th - Women Making History League of Women Voters of South Central Texas

#BRIDGE #Rural #CelebratingWomensMonth #WomenSupportingWomen #SupportWomenLedNonprofits #SupportRuralNonprofits