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We’re proud to share that BRIDGES President & CEO, Sam O'Bryant III, will be serving on Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery’s transition team and leading youth development efforts! 🙌🏾

Sam will help ensure that the voices, ideas, and experiences of thousands of young people across Shelby County are part of the conversations shaping our community’s future, from education and opportunity to community development and overall quality of life. 🗣️✨

Young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow; they’re leaders today. And we’re excited to see youth voice and leadership remain a priority in Shelby County!

Thank you to Mayor Mickell Lowery for recognizing the power and importance of youth voices in Shelby County government. We’re grateful to serve alongside leaders from across sectors to help build a future where young people are heard, valued, and empowered to lead. 💙

🔗 Click the link to learn more about Mayor Mickell Lowery’s transition team. https://bit.ly/466XvDG

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BRIDGES is excited to be part of Give 8/28—a national day of giving that celebrates and supports the impact of Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits like ours. 🖤 This local effort is championed by .

Every gift helps move our mission forward. 🙌🏾 Tap the link to learn more and support BRIDGES through our LIVEGIVE profile: https://bit.ly/3SpQL0q

Every gift makes a difference!

We promised you live music—and we’re delivering! 🎶 We’ve got one of the best live bands in the 901 bringing the vibes to Sunset @ BRIDGES. Join us September 26 for the sweet sounds of Corey Lou & DaVillage.

🌅 Downtown Memphis sunset views
🍴 Delicious food
🎶 Live music
✨ Great company + plenty of fun

Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or making new connections, this is one evening you won’t want to miss.

Click the link to RSVP today! 🔗https://www.bridgesusa.org/news/sunset-bridges-2026
We’ll see you at Sunset @ BRIDGES!

A special thank-you to our amazing sponsors: MICAH Memphis, Watkins Uiberall, United Way of the Mid-South, Memphis Medical District Collaborative, Dr. Melanie and Dr. Ed Stephens, Downtown Memphis Commission, and Literacy Mid-South. 💛

Interested in sponsoring Sunset @ BRIDGES? Contact Latoria Taylor, Vice President of Development and Communications at BRIDGES, at [email protected].

🚨 BRIDGE BUILDERS ALUMNI — REMEMBER THE GOOD OL’ DAYS? 👀💙

Well, it’s time to bring those memories back! 🎉 Join us at D’Bos on August 28 for an evening of reconnecting, catching up, networking, and good vibes with your fellow Bridge Builders. 🤝🔥

🍽️ BONUS: The first 40 guests get dinner on Bridges!

📅 August 28
📍 D’Bos
🔗 RSVP through the link! https://www.bridgesusa.org/news/bridge-builders-alumni-mixer

Old connections. New connections. Same Bridge Builders energy. 💙

Tag a fellow alum and tell them to pull up! 🙌

🌅 SUNSET @ BRIDGES IS BACK! 🌅

Last year was a whole vibe — great people, great food, meaningful connections, and unforgettable entertainment. 🔥

This year, we’re making it even better! Join us for stunning Downtown Memphis sunset views, delicious food, great company, and plenty of fun. 🌇🍽️✨

Reconnect, meet someone new, and make memories with us.

🔗 Click the link to RSVP today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-bridges-2026-tickets-1994899850153?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you at Sunset @ BRIDGES! 🧡

Special thanks to our sponsors:
United Way Mid-South
Memphis Medical District Collaborative
Downtown Memphis Commission
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stephens
Watkins Uiberall
MICAH Memphis

If you're interested in sponsoring Sunset @ BRIDGES, please contact Latoria Taylor, Vice President of Development and Communications at BRIDGES, at [email protected].