Student Support at BBCS
Bridge Boston has a clearly defined history of honoring and uplifting students with the greatest need. When our community alerts us, we are not afraid to face big problems head-on. The ethos of Bridge Boston is to respond by removing barriers, supporting our community, and to never back down when our community expresses a need. Bridge Boston knows that listening to our community is how we determine and meet the greatest needs around us. When our community asks for something, we listen.
SNAP Assistance + Resources
Updated Monday, 11/10:
Due to all of the difficulties surrounding SNAP payments this month, Bridge conducted an emergency fundraising campaign to provide support to our families. As a result of this campaign, we are able to provide a small amount of cash assistance to any family that is struggling as a result of the delays and shortages related to their SNAP benefits. We know that some benefits were restored over the weekend, but we are still trying to do our part to help during this difficult time. During Family Conferences on November 7th, we were able to distribute a number of these funds, but we still have resources left that we want to get out to our community of parents and caregivers.
If you have been affected by this issue and wish to receive cash assistance, please come into Bridge Boston this week during one of the following days / times:
Wednesday, 11/12 from 12-3pm
Thursday, 11/13 from 7:15-9:00am or 3:45-6:00pm
Friday, 11/14 from 12-3:30pm
When you arrive at school during one of these times, simply tell the front desk that you are here for the SNAP assistance support. You'll be introduced to a member of our Student Support Team who will take down some basic information and distribute the assistance on the spot. At this time, we cannot provide a second round of assistance to families who already received support during our Family Conference Day.
If you're in need of assistance but unable to come in during any of these days and times, please complete the Student Support Team request form so we can try to make other arrangements. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Tamila.
Updated Friday, 10/31:
We know that many people in our community are concerned about the news regarding the loss of SNAP benefits. There was a federal court order this afternoon that seems to have restored the funding for November benefits. However, we are learning there still could be disruptions in how and when these critical resources are getting distributed to our community.
We are actively monitoring this situation and working on other ways that we can help our families in this time of need. Bridge is proud of our long-standing commitment to meet the needs of our families and to remove as many barriers as possible that impact learning.
Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline / Other BBCS Area Food Resources
Bridge to Support - Family Request
This form is designed to help us better understand and respond to the needs of your family. Whether you're seeking academic support, mental health resources, basic necessities, or community services, please use this form to share how we can assist you. All information submitted will be kept confidential and used solely to connect you with the appropriate support.
Summer Programs
The Bridge Student Support Team is there for our families year-round, not just when school is in session. Learn more about summer programming in Roxbury and beyond!
Adult Support
To our Student Support Team, “full service” means looking at all angles of who supports and impacts our students. It’s not just addressing our students' needs, but also the needs of people who are supporting the child. We want our families to succeed, not just our students.
Coming Soon: Parent Academy! Empowering Families. Supporting Students. Building Community.
Parent Academy is your go-to hub for learning, connection, and growth! Through fun, interactive workshops, families gain valuable tools to support their child’s academic success, emotional well-being, and future goals.
Parent Council: We have an active Parent Council that serves to advocate for the students and the school, raise funds to support school activities, and promote parent engagement here at Bridge Boston.
Helping Students Thrive with Proper School Apparel: We’re grateful to partner with WholesaleSchoolwear.com and WholesaleSweats.com to ensure our students have access to comfortable, appropriate apparel for the school year. With their donation of polar fleece zip up jackets, we’re helping children feel warm, confident, and ready to learn.
Meet the Student Support Team!
Click on each person to learn more about them. Click here to meet the rest of the BBCS family!
As shown by our Student Support Team, Bridge has never been a “traditional” place and our commitment to our community has never been contained in traditional notions of what a school is about. Furthermore, this speaks to the core of what a charter school is, fundamentally: We’re not “just schools.” We exist to take on big challenges, and to listen to our community when they have a need.
