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(2/2) Take a look at the bird’s eye view of our 11th International Fall Fest, captured by drone! Capturing the vibrant energy of the day, we proudly celebrated 44 incredible countries and cultures coming together! From the joy in the crowd to the colorful displays of culture, it was a day filled with fun, connection, and community celebration. Thank you again to everyone who made this event so special. Please help us do it again next year by donating through the link below. And see you at our next event! https://lnkd.in/epzM4uzQ ourBRIDGE's 11th International Fall Festival is sponsored by Culture Blocks—a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. ---- #Ourbridgeforkids #Refugeesupportservices #CLTBOOM #Charlottenc #Fallfestival ---- Music track: Feels Like by Eric Lund Source: https://lnkd.in/dPgpHCQv No Copyright Background Music

That’s a wrap on our 11th International Fall Fest! 🎉 We welcomed over 1,500 people and celebrated with 40+ countries and cultures! From captivating performances to incredible international cuisines, it was a day filled with joy and community connection. 🌍 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing partners, volunteers, vendors, and performers who made this event truly memorable! Much appreciation to our sponsors: Hispanic Federation, Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (ASC), and Wells Fargo, for their invaluable support in bringing this event to life. We also recognize the collaborative efforts of Refugee Support Services and @boom charlotte, whose partnership was key to the success of this celebration. Help us make next year even more impactful by donating through the link below. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! https://lnkd.in/epzM4uzQ #InternationalFallFest #ourBRIDGEforKIDS #CLTBOOM #RSS #Charlotte

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THIS SATURDAY! So much to see and do at ourBRIDGE for KIDS 11th International Fall Festival! Join the fun as people come together to celebrate the changing of a season through unity and cultural diversity. Jump right into the many activities including pumpkin carving, horseback riding, petting zoo, music, performances, and more. Get a taste of the many international flavors by having some of the free food samples! 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 📅 Date: Saturday, October 19th 🕒 Time: 3 PM - 7 PM 📍 Location: ourBRIDGE for KIDS 🏠 Address: 3925 Willard Farrow Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215 💲FREE and open to the public A big thank you to our amazing sponsors: Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (ASC), Hispanic Federation, and Wells Fargo for helping make this event possible! And we’re proud of the amazing partnership with Refugee Support Services and @BOOM Charlotte ! ourBRIDGE's 11th International Fall Festival is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. — #Ourbridgeforkids #BOOMCLT #InternationalFallFestival #CharlotteNC

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We are so proud to be a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools partner! Thank you, CMS, for highlighting our program and staff and parents. *Take a look at the beautiful video! This is focused on our Southwest side afterschool programs (happening at Pinewood Elementary), where over 80% of our kids are Latinos and 66% of them are English Language Learners. The celebration you see is one of our many annual family events at the church across the street from the school, very close to where our families live. #HispanicHeritageMonth #Community #OSTPrograms #Afterschool #newcomers #ELLs #Diversity #Inclusion #LERDs

We had our first oB Team Meeting at our new location, The Charlotte is Home Center Our meetings are a chance to share updates, support each other where we can, and put our plans into motion. We believe in a positive work culture where every voice is heard, as different perspectives craft a stronger path forward. Staying connected, being productive, and having fun is what our meetings are all about! Keep an eye out for future events—we have plenty of volunteer opportunities, community activities, and other ways to get involved on our social platforms. Feel free to message us if you have any questions!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Success 🎉 Today, we celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of The Charlotte is Home Center. As ourBRIDGE for KIDS, we are incredibly proud to partner with Carolina Migrant Network and Charlotte Community Health Clinic to provide vital resources and support to our immigrant neighbors and families. Our center aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and safety, supporting our community with the tools for economic stability and long-term physical and socio-emotional well-being. A special thank you to Lowe's Companies, Inc. for choosing us as part of the #LowesHometowns project! Your support and the hard work of Lowes volunteers on Red Vest Day helped make this day possible. We are also grateful to Aldersgate Living for providing us with a center where we can continue our mission for the greater Charlotte area. This achievement would not have been possible without your generosity. A special thank you to Congresswoman Alma Adams for your unwavering support of our mission and for joining us on this momentous day. Finally, thank you to all our partners, board members, and staff who have supported us and helped bring this vision to life. Being here today highlights the collective effort and dedication to making a lasting impact in the greater Charlotte community. Because, after all, this is The Charlotte is Home Center. -— #Ourbridgeforkids #Charlotteishomecenter #Carolinamigrantnetwork #Charlottecommunityhealthclinic —— Music track: Sky by Ocean Bloom Source: https://lnkd.in/dPgpHCQv Free To Use Music for Video

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Success 🎉 Today, we celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of The Charlotte is Home Center. As ourBRIDGE for KIDS, we are incredibly proud to partner with Carolina Migrant Network and Charlotte Community Health Clinic to provide vital resources and support to our immigrant neighbors and families. Our center aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and safety, supporting our community with the tools for economic stability and long-term physical and socio-emotional well-being. A special thank you to Lowe's Companies, Inc. for choosing us as part of the #LowesHometowns project! Your support and the hard work of Lowes volunteers on Red Vest Day helped make this day possible. We are also deeply grateful to Aldersgate Living for providing us with a center where we can continue our mission for the greater Charlotte area. This achievement would not have been possible without your generosity. A special thank you to Congresswoman Alma Adams for your unwavering support of our mission and for joining us on this momentous day. Finally, thank you to all our partners, board members, and staff who have supported us and helped bring this vision to life. Being here today highlights the collective effort and dedication to making a lasting impact in the greater Charlotte community. Because, after all, this is The Charlotte is Home Center. -— #Ourbridgeforkids #Charlotteishomecenter #Carolinamigrantnetwork #Charlottecommunityhealthclinic —— Music track: Sky by Ocean Bloom Source: https://lnkd.in/dPgpHCQv Free To Use Music for Video

Today was a fantastic day at the Charlotte is Home Center, thanks to our incredible volunteers from Lowe's Companies, Inc. Home Improvement for making Red Vest Day with The Charlotte is Home Center, Carolina Migrant Network, Charlotte Community Health Clinic and ourBRIDGE for KIDS a day to remember. With over 25 Lowe’s volunteers, we mounted TVs, installed shelves, built picnic tables, moved mulch, potted plants, constructed chairs and desks, and so much more. We couldn’t have done it without you—thank you! —— #LowesHometowns #Ourbridgeforkids #Carolinamigrantnetwork #Charlottecommunityhealthclinic —— Music track: City Lights by Moavii Source: https://lnkd.in/dPgpHCQv Copyright Free Music for Video