BRIDGE Project | Baltimore Alumnae Chapter

The BRIDGE Project

The legacy of The BRIDGE Project, initiated by the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter, exemplifies an unwavering commitment to community empowerment. President Joanne Mack’s visionary leadership in its early days paved the way for its inception.

Under President Geraldine A. Finch’s guidance, the project enters a new era of progress and empowerment. The BRIDGE Project’s core mission remains steadfast: to empower women transitioning from incarceration to society. The foundation of its sustainable model rests on access, advocacy, and guidance. By connecting mentors from Baltimore Alumnae chapters, a robust support network is established. We are especially excited to leverage our inaugural MOU with the Maryland Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) which really brings our efforts full circle! This network bridges the gap for a cohort of women, facilitating their successful reintegration into society, starting with a minimum of 10 women in 2024.

This initiative’s blueprint for success demonstrates the power of unity, compassion, and purpose. As we honor President Joanne Mack’s legacy and celebrate President Geraldine A. Finch’s dedication, we invite your support in creating a brighter future for these women. Supporting the BRIDGE project takes various forms, including generous donations that empower women’s reintegration. Joining the inaugural cohort directly contributes to empowering women returning from incarceration. The project’s success relies on dedicated individuals joining its subcommittees, ranging from participant review to legislation and advocacy. The BRIDGE project’s transformative mission invites your impactful involvement. Whether through donations, applications, or subcommittee participation, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of these women and our community as a whole.

Who does this program serve? The BRIDGE Project serves women in Baltimore City and Baltimore County re-entering society from incarceration. Services from the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter include mentoring, advising, connection to service partners, resume building, coaching and/or access to programming in educational, economic, physical/mental health enrichment, and social advocacy.
Why should they participate? Participation in the BRIDGE Project allows the woman re-entering society to partner with women of the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter to gain access and connection to resources that will assist with successful re-entry efforts. These are women who are committed to using their influence to affect social change to better support this community of women who are seeking support for second chances; women who have connections to people and places who are invested in their development and success; women who can use their voices to advocate for improved systems, laws and processes to encourage their continued progress and efficacy once successfully reconnected to society.
How long is the program? The formal BRIDGE Project co-hort session is approximately10 months per session. Baltimore Alumnae has an MOU with an educational counseling non-profit, the Maryland Educational Opportunity Center, which may offer more extensive services beyond the 10 months.
Do we also include MEOC? Yes, click here to visit the MEOC page for program details.
Deadline dates for the program? Application period is Monday January 29, 2024-Monday February 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Click here for the program application.

Please contact Monica Watkins at monica108dst@gmail.com or 410-303-0223, or Roslyn L. Smith at roz@comcast.net or 410-428-3212 if you would like to participate. Monthly virtual meetings occur on the 4th Wednesday at 7:30 pm.