BuildaBridge is excited to host its winter 2008 signature event, IDignity. On December 2-22, BuildaBridge will be presenting an exhibition at the Philadelphia Cathedral focusing on the issue of poverty and social justice. The show will exhibit artwork from local and international artists that highlight the dignity and value of those who are faced with social, economic, and physical hardships here in the United States and abroad. Please join us as we seek to give a voice this holiday season to a marginalized population that is often ignored and silenced.

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The church lobby buzzed with excitement as students, parents, and younger siblingsmingled with BuildaBridge staff and volunteers on a recent rainy fall evening at Second Baptist Church of Germantown. In between introductions to new classmates and teachers, students joked, made colorful nametags, and helped themselves to hot chocolate donated by Mount Airy's Infusion Coffee and Tea. 

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During this Thanksgiving season we say thank you to the artists of BuildaBridge, and many others, who give of themselves in the transitional homes and shelters

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Create! Achievement, BuildaBridge's new after-school initiative, opens today at Second Baptist Church of Germantown.   Though a grant covers many of the costs, and the space is an incredible in-kind donation, there are still essentials to ensure quality programming for children living below the poverty line (Create! Achievement is free, like all our programs

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Artology video click here.

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This summer, BuildaBridge piloted the first of it's Community Studio programs, Act Out for Peace. Parents

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Each morning begins with a drum circle to steady the excitement and focus for work. Then it is out to the woods. This day visiting Artist Pedro Ospino talks about Native

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The Artology camp is in full swing with kids arriving as early as 7:30, excited and ready to explore natural biology and create art. Charlene Melhorn, BuildaBridge Community Driector explains it this way:

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BuildaBridge Community Create! Discovery is partnering with local organizations to present an art and biology camp in Northwest Philadelphia for homeless kids.

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