Community Bridges Foundation

03/01/2026

The 𝙅𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 isn’t just about brisket, bagels, and babka — it’s about neighbors showing up for neighbors.

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘑𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘺𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘋𝘶𝘳𝘩𝘢𝘮, 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦, 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘮, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.

Every bite makes a difference! When you join us on Sunday March 15 (choose 2–4 PM or 4–6 PM), you’re doing more than enjoying great food — you’re helping ensure that families in our community have food on the table.

𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙟𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙.𝙤𝙧𝙜/𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙-𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡
𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙮. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩. 💙

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Community Bridges Foundation, for helping make this day — and this impact — possible.

02/21/2026

Join us for the Jewish Food Festival in March!

You had me at challah. 🥖💙

Our 2026 Jewish Food Festival shirt is here — and yes, it features a pickle holding up one of our famous J Café loaves of challah. Because of course it does!

The 𝙅𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 returns:
📅 Sunday March 15
🎟 Choose your time: 2–4 PM or 4–6 PM
📍 Jewish for Good at the Levin JCC

✨ Pre-order your shirt when you buy tickets

𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮, which provides non-perishable food, fresh produce, and hygiene essentials to dozens of local families each month.

👉 Tickets + shirts: www.jewishforgood.org/food-festival

Many thanks to our presenting sponsor, Community Bridges Foundation, for their support of the Jewish Food Festival and Jewish for Good's Food Pantry.

02/17/2026

📍𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵/𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗺/𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸𝘀!📍

Jewish for Good is hosting a Parent + Care Partner Panel for Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month.

Sunday, February 22 | 12:30–2:30 p.m.

Parents and care partners supporting family members with disabilities—at all ages and stages—will share stories, insights, and challenges, followed by facilitated breakout conversations.

Childcare is available with pre-registration. All JDAIM programs are free and open to the community.

Community Bridges Foundation is a proud sponsor of JDAIM events in 2026!

01/15/2026

This February, we are proud to sponsor Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) at Jewish for Good in Durham. These initiatives align directly with our commitment to community inclusion and social belonging.

Join us for these upcoming JDAIM events:

- Feb 1: JDAIM Art Show & Gallery Opening (10 AM–12 PM)
- Feb 15: Inclusion Dance Party (4:30 PM–6 PM)
- Feb 17: Friends for Good Video Game Tournament (2:30 PM–4 PM)
- Feb 22: Parent/Care Partner Panel & Discussion (12:30 PM–2:30 PM)

These events are free and open to the general public and individuals of all faith backgrounds. We hope to see you there as we work together on the sacred task of repairing the world (Tikkun Olam).

Learn more and RSVP: jewishforgood.org/jdaim

This February at Jewish for Good, celebrate the unique contributions of individuals with disabilities and raise awareness for inclusion efforts within our Jewish community. All Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion months are presented free of charge. Want to support our mission yea...

12/17/2025

"𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘣."

At Community Bridges Foundation, we talk a lot about "ecosystems of helpers"—the idea that lasting change doesn't happen in a silo. It happens when neighbors, organizations, and families show up for one another.

That is why we are honored to be the Presenting Sponsor for Jewish for Good's Mitzvah Day 2025.

For 20 years, Mitzvah Day has turned December 25th from a "day off" into a "day on," mobilizing volunteers across Durham to support everything from the Diaper Bank of North Carolina to Durham Rescue Mission to the Animal Protection Society of Durham.

This isn’t just about service hours; it’s about Kehillah (Belonging) and Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World). It’s what happens when we lower barriers to entry and create spaces where everyone—regardless of age or ability—can contribute to the dignity of their community.

Whether you’re painting crosswalks, cooking meals, or making blankets from home, there is a role for you in this mosaic.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵!

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Pre-registration is required. Volunteer sign-up opens on November 16 and closes on December 21, and some projects fill up quickly!

12/05/2025

Please consider donating to this amazing NGO. Community Bridges Foundation is matching up to $5,000, meaning your dollar goes twice as far!

12/02/2025

✨ Community Bridges Foundation is proud to feature the TAMBUA UTU FOUNDATION in this year’s Bridges to Impact cohort. ✨

Bridges to Impact is Community Bridges Foundation’s annual match initiative that strengthens organizations building belonging, dignity, and justice. Each year, CBF partners with a select group of nonprofits to run goal-based fundraising challenges. When community supporters help an organization reach its target, CBF unlocks a matching gift—amplifying momentum, deepening engagement, and turning community support into community action.

Help them unlock the full match by donating here: https://lnkd.in/dQZ6KVah

11/24/2025

✨ 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁–𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗖 ✨

Ten years ago, my phone rang—and a group of parents taught me where real expertise lives.

They didn't call to vent. They called because they were organizing. They wanted to talk policy, strategy, and how to navigate a maze that most people never see. Within minutes, it was clear: these mothers and advocates knew more about the NC IDD system than I did. Of course they did. They had been living it, fighting through it, and becoming experts on behalf of their children.

Today, that same lived expertise powers North Carolina Advocates for Medically Fragile Children (Fragile Kids NC). This parent-led organization is working every day to make sure medically fragile children get the services, stability, and dignity they deserve.

𝗔𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿, 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 $𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬.

If you care about making systems work better for the families who depend on them most, I encourage you to give today:

👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/continue-our-life-saving-impact

Your gift fuels parent-led advocacy, stronger policy, and a more just future for medically fragile children in North Carolina.

You are not required to give an additional amount to Zeffy - just change the drop down to "other" and enter "0."Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC is a non-profit that advocates for the rights and needs of medically fragile children and their families in North Carolina. First established in 201...

11/24/2025

After 40+ states adopted Employment First policies, only 14% of people with IDD have competitive integrated jobs—averaging 13 hours per week at $11.80/hour. Now AI threatens to displace 19 million American jobs, most of them entry-level: retail, food service, hospitality, admin support. You know, all the jobs Employment First depends on. What's Plan B?

I was sitting at a luncheon during a disability-inclusive housing summit when someone at my table turned to me and asked, "So, who are you working with these days?" I mentioned that Community Bridges Foundation had provided seed funding to a clubhouse run by B3 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. B3 is

02/14/2025

🎂 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 🎂
At Community Bridges Foundation, we believe in building pathways to justice, dignity, and belonging. Each Friday, we celebrate organizations making a tangible difference—and this week, we are thrilled to highlight Cakeable!

❓𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲❓
Cakeable is a nonprofit that empowers neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities through hands-on vocational training in the baking and culinary arts. By providing skill-building opportunities, meaningful employment, and community engagement, Cakeable fosters dignity, independence, and inclusion—values that align deeply with our mission.

✨ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! ✨
Organizations like Cakeable thrive through community support. Here's how YOU can help:
🔵 Donate to fund training and equipment
🟢 If you live in Charlotte, volunteer or spread the word
🟡 Not in Charlotte? Buy some of their coffee online!

Learn more and get involved: wearecakeable.org

Together, we can create more opportunities for all. Stay tuned for next week's Bridges of Impact feature! 💙