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Bridge Academy and Community Center

Organization Description: 

Coatesville, a city of 13,000, lies forty-five miles west of Philadelphia. Twenty-two percent of Coatesville's residents live below the poverty line. Coatesville youth often face problems that are difficult to overcome.

According to FBI statistics, Coatesville's violent crime rate is 220% higher than the national average. Gang violence and youth crime have both been on the rise in recent years. Coatesville's children, predominantly African American and Latino, struggle academically and have an insufficient adult support network during the critical after-school hours

Vision Statement:The BACC desires to be a safe and loving environment that demonstrates GodÂ’s love in a relational way.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to equip youth and families with the tools necessary for academic achievement, life skills, creative expression, spiritual growth and leadership.

Website: 
http://WWW.THEBRIDGEACADEMY.ORG
Location: 
570 Olive St
Coatesville, 19320
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Mission Statement: 

Our mission is to equip youth and families with the tools necessary for academic achievement, life skills, creative expression, spiritual growth and leadership.

EIN: 
20-0881049
Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
No
Do you have a listing of your volunteer opportunities on your organization’s website?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
City Vision Site Interest: 
1
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Philadelphia, PA
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Service Area: 
Construction
Indirectly Serving People
Skilled Trades
Organization Membership Type: 
Parachurch
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