Words that
move us
DrawBridge has served Bay Area children for over 35 years. These are the stories from the people who experience that impact every week — participants, caregivers, facilitators, and partners.
Featured
In their own words
From a
Community Partner
"The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won't let me exhibit them in my office but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!"
– Jonathan
re-entry program staff
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
Our community has taken notice. A local 12-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy art supplies for our group and donated them anonymously with his mother. This was very touching, as are many moments at DrawBridge.
– Mc
DrawBridge facilitator
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
I get screaming, enthusiastic bear hugs when they first see me and when I leave. One child who is eight said she wished we could stay all night like a slumber party and keep making art.
– Claudia
DrawBridge facilitator
From
Youth Artists and Caregivers
Drawbridge was a physically safe place where we could just be kids and make a mess…my mind was at peace. During times of stress or frustration, I continue to turn towards art as an outlet. That safe space continues to be a part of me today.
Sadaf
Former participant
From a
Community Partner
"The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won't let me exhibit them in my office but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!"
– Jonathan
re-entry program staff
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
Our community has taken notice. A local 12-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy art supplies for our group and donated them anonymously with his mother. This was very touching, as are many moments at DrawBridge.
– Mc
DrawBridge facilitator
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
I get screaming, enthusiastic bear hugs when they first see me and when I leave. One child who is eight said she wished we could stay all night like a slumber party and keep making art.
– Claudia
DrawBridge facilitator
From
Youth Artists and Caregivers
Drawbridge was a physically safe place where we could just be kids and make a mess…my mind was at peace. During times of stress or frustration, I continue to turn towards art as an outlet. That safe space continues to be a part of me today.
Sadaf
Former participant
From a
Community Partner
"The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won't let me exhibit them in my office but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!"
– Jonathan
re-entry program staff
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
Our community has taken notice. A local 12-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy art supplies for our group and donated them anonymously with his mother. This was very touching, as are many moments at DrawBridge.
– Mc
DrawBridge facilitator
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
I get screaming, enthusiastic bear hugs when they first see me and when I leave. One child who is eight said she wished we could stay all night like a slumber party and keep making art.
– Claudia
DrawBridge facilitator
From
Youth Artists and Caregivers
Drawbridge was a physically safe place where we could just be kids and make a mess…my mind was at peace. During times of stress or frustration, I continue to turn towards art as an outlet. That safe space continues to be a part of me today.
Sadaf
Former participant
From a
Community Partner
"The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won't let me exhibit them in my office but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!"
– Jonathan
re-entry program staff
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
Our community has taken notice. A local 12-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy art supplies for our group and donated them anonymously with his mother. This was very touching, as are many moments at DrawBridge.
– Mc
DrawBridge facilitator
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
I get screaming, enthusiastic bear hugs when they first see me and when I leave. One child who is eight said she wished we could stay all night like a slumber party and keep making art.
– Claudia
DrawBridge facilitator
From
Youth Artists and Caregivers
Drawbridge was a physically safe place where we could just be kids and make a mess…my mind was at peace. During times of stress or frustration, I continue to turn towards art as an outlet. That safe space continues to be a part of me today.
Sadaf
Former participant
From a
Community Partner
"The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won't let me exhibit them in my office but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!"
– Jonathan
re-entry program staff
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
Our community has taken notice. A local 12-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy art supplies for our group and donated them anonymously with his mother. This was very touching, as are many moments at DrawBridge.
– Mc
DrawBridge facilitator
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
I get screaming, enthusiastic bear hugs when they first see me and when I leave. One child who is eight said she wished we could stay all night like a slumber party and keep making art.
– Claudia
DrawBridge facilitator
From
Youth Artists and Caregivers
Drawbridge was a physically safe place where we could just be kids and make a mess…my mind was at peace. During times of stress or frustration, I continue to turn towards art as an outlet. That safe space continues to be a part of me today.
Sadaf
Former participant
From a
Community Partner
"The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won't let me exhibit them in my office but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!"
– Jonathan
re-entry program staff
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
Our community has taken notice. A local 12-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy art supplies for our group and donated them anonymously with his mother. This was very touching, as are many moments at DrawBridge.
– Mc
DrawBridge facilitator
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
I get screaming, enthusiastic bear hugs when they first see me and when I leave. One child who is eight said she wished we could stay all night like a slumber party and keep making art.
– Claudia
DrawBridge facilitator
From
Youth Artists and Caregivers
Drawbridge was a physically safe place where we could just be kids and make a mess…my mind was at peace. During times of stress or frustration, I continue to turn towards art as an outlet. That safe space continues to be a part of me today.
Sadaf
Former participant
From a
Community Partner
"The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won't let me exhibit them in my office but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!"
– Jonathan
re-entry program staff
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
Our community has taken notice. A local 12-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy art supplies for our group and donated them anonymously with his mother. This was very touching, as are many moments at DrawBridge.
– Mc
DrawBridge facilitator
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
I get screaming, enthusiastic bear hugs when they first see me and when I leave. One child who is eight said she wished we could stay all night like a slumber party and keep making art.
– Claudia
DrawBridge facilitator
From
Youth Artists and Caregivers
Drawbridge was a physically safe place where we could just be kids and make a mess…my mind was at peace. During times of stress or frustration, I continue to turn towards art as an outlet. That safe space continues to be a part of me today.
Sadaf
Former participant
From a
Community Partner
"The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won't let me exhibit them in my office but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!"
– Jonathan
re-entry program staff
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
Our community has taken notice. A local 12-year-old boy used his birthday money to buy art supplies for our group and donated them anonymously with his mother. This was very touching, as are many moments at DrawBridge.
– Mc
DrawBridge facilitator
From a
DrawBridge Facilitator
I get screaming, enthusiastic bear hugs when they first see me and when I leave. One child who is eight said she wished we could stay all night like a slumber party and keep making art.
– Claudia
DrawBridge facilitator
From
Youth Artists and Caregivers
Drawbridge was a physically safe place where we could just be kids and make a mess…my mind was at peace. During times of stress or frustration, I continue to turn towards art as an outlet. That safe space continues to be a part of me today.
Sadaf
Former participant
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From DrawBridge Youth Artists and their Caregivers
DrawBridge provides many options for our children and helps them expand their artistic abilities. The facilitators and volunteers have made themselves part of our community and that has 100 percent to do with how much our children love spending time with them.
– Rickey
After-School Program Coordinator
The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won’t let me exhibit them in my office, but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!
– Jonathan
Re-entry program staff
We see DrawBridge as a crucial part of the kids’ recovery. Thank you for all that you give!
– Maya
Site Coordinator
So glad we can keep working together. We LOVE having DrawBridge here!
–Jane
Site staff
DrawBridge is a safe space to be creative.
– Jasmine
DrawBridge facilitator
The kids here thrive and are inspired by the work you do.
– Jonathan
Site manager
From Our Community Partners
From Drawbridge Facilitators
From DrawBridge Youth Artists and their Caregivers
DrawBridge provides many options for our children and helps them expand their artistic abilities. The facilitators and volunteers have made themselves part of our community and that has 100 percent to do with how much our children love spending time with them.
– Rickey
After-School Program Coordinator
The children in the DrawBridge group came to my office and showed off their impressive art projects. They are so proud! They won’t let me exhibit them in my office, but insist on keeping everything and decorating their own walls. I was genuinely impressed!
– Jonathan
Re-entry program staff
We see DrawBridge as a crucial part of the kids’ recovery. Thank you for all that you give!
– Maya
Site Coordinator
So glad we can keep working together. We LOVE having DrawBridge here!
–Jane
Site staff
DrawBridge is a safe space to be creative.
– Jasmine
DrawBridge facilitator
The kids here thrive and are inspired by the work you do.
– Jonathan
Site manager
