Our Mission

To better celebrate Houston's diverse population, this program will work to forge connections across the city. Bridge Builders Houston is dedicated to the development of future leaders from across the City of Houston to prepare them to make lasting, meaningful contributions to the diverse communities in which they live.

BBH is rooted in the belief that young people can—and should—play a vital role in making Houston a better place to live, work, and play.

We believe great leaders, regardless of age, must appreciate diversity, lean into courageous conversations, and build bridges across deep philosophical and physical divides. Despite Houston's diverse population, many Houstonians’ relationships and day-to-day interactions are still segregated— by race, socioeconomic level, and culture, among other things.

With each passing year, BBH works to break down those barriers and unify our community, starting with our youth.

Through CONNECT, youth in 11th grade will learn how to step outside their comfort zones and seek out diverse perspectives, while also honing other critical real-world skills like communication, problem-solving, and decision-making as they explore effective citizenship and social responsibility. BBH doesn’t stop at diversity appreciation and leadership development— we challenge youth to apply those skills to make meaningful and lasting impacts in their schools, neighborhoods, and cities.

At BBH, we believe youth aren’t just “the leaders of tomorrow.” They’re powerful agents for positive change today!