Our Story

BridgesWork is the fulfillment of the dream of two retired educators.

 

Randy and Jan Morgan's vision in 2011 was to develop a sustainable program that would break the cycle of poverty they so often witnessed while working in the public schools in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

 

By bringing students and teachers across multiple grade levels together to participate in academic, spiritual, and practical activities, they have successfully forged many long-term, powerful relationships among the students and the adults. These relationships are another avenue of hope and motivation for each child.

 

Since the summer of 2011, BridgesWork has grown in both the number and types of program offerings.  Today, over 150 students from several schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and other local districts come together for summer and Saturday activities annually.

 

During this time, students participate in reading comprehension lessons, visit museums, libraries, and theaters, participate in character development lessons, and enjoy challenging games, team sports, music, STEM, and social and emotional learning (SEL) activities.  They also engage in service projects and participate in leadership development classes.