To improve lives by reducing socioeconomic barriers through the creation of strategic collaborations throughout Central Virginia. Currently, The Bridge CDC is empowering individuals and families to reach their life goals through the organization's English as a Second Language classes, GED preparatory courses, Citizenship classes and Naturalization Application services. The Bridge not only provide these individuals with the information they need to pursue higher education and/or a higher level of employment, but helps them integrate socially into the community at large, The Bridge will help the Greater Richmond region create a culturally diverse, economically thriving, welcoming community with a skilled, motivated, socially conscience workforce as its backbone.