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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.
BB17 members excited to issue our first $10,000 grant (back in 2018) which went to Rights4Girls, a leading voice on safety and justice for young women and girls. Thus far BB17 has donated over $77,800 in their community!
About Us
Bridges Beyond 17: Bridging Pathways To Adulthood For Young Black Women and Girls
Bridges Beyond 17 is a group of women who identify and support local organizations focused on advocacy and programming that transforms the lives of young black women and girls.
Meet The Founder!
Eshauna Smith
Eshauna Smith is Ballmer Group's National Director of Community Impact, where she focuses on improving economic mobility and reducing racial disparities at scale through Place Based Partnerships and Talent Development. Eshauna holds two decades of experience building and leading organizations to open pathways for youth, including serving as the CEO of Urban Alliance, Senior Policy Advisor for Disconnected Youth and Workforce Development in the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, and founding Executive Director of the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates.