The Bridge Project is a community outreach initiative of the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver. The program was created in 1991 through a collaboration involving community representatives and faculty members at DU. Program activities at the Bridge Project aim to reduce educational barriers and improve academic and behavioral outcomes for children residing in five Denver public housing communities. By being located within the public housing neighborhoods, the Bridge Project removes the issue of transportation many children and families face on a daily basis. The Bridge Project has had a consistent presence in the neighborhoods for 25 years, enabling staff and volunteers to build strong relationships. Bridge is known throughout the public housing communities as a safe space for youth to learn and grow throughout the year. Finally, Bridge has committed to having credentialed educators and social workers at each site to provide the best level of education and support to the children attending each day. The Quigg Newton site, built in 2008, is in the heart of a changing area for North Denver where increased resources are changing the face of the neighborhood. With these changes, the relationship between Bridge and its community partners continues to be its strongest asset. The Quigg Netwon site led an initiative to bring Pollinator Habitats into the public housing communities. Quigg also serves over 50 children every day.

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