Youth Building Bridges

We are seeking teens ages 15-19 years old to participate in a unique and intense cultural exchange project focusing on building stronger relationships between the Black and Jewish communities.

Selected participants will join a cohort of teens who will

engage in thoughtful and meaningful dialogue

explore the similarities and differences between our communities

learn and develop ways to spread acceptance and understanding

create new connections and friendships

With our partners at

Application Timeline

Application Deadline: November 29th

Questions?

Contact Youth Building Bridges program coordinators
Scott Kalmikoff: skalmikoff@riverdaley.org
Shonte Armstrong: sarmstrong@mmcc.org

Program Timeline

Meetings will be held two Wednesdays every month
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
January 2024 through June 2025

Overnight trip to Washington, D.C. February 17-18

Apply For The Program

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Applicant Info

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Application Questions

What inspired you to apply to the program

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What are you hoping to get out of the program?

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How does your ethnicity shape who you are?

Youth Building Bridges

We are seeking teens ages 15-19 years old to participate in a unique and intense cultural exchange project focusing on building stronger relationships between the Black and Jewish communities.

With our partners at

Application Timeline

Questions?

Program Timeline

Apply For The Program

Applicant Info

Parent/Guardian Information

Emergency Contact

Application Questions

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Youth Building Bridges

We are seeking teens ages 15-19 years old to participate in a unique and intense cultural exchange project focusing on building stronger relationships between the Black and Jewish communities.

With our partners at

Application Timeline

Questions?

Program Timeline

Apply For The Program

Applicant Info

Parent/Guardian Information

Emergency Contact

Application Questions

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