Help students design for social good
BRIDGEGOOD delivers accessible tech, professional design opportunities, and career resources to underrepresented job seekers.
Graduates launched design careers
Organizations and schools supported
Students impacted through core programs
Artwork showcased through billboards
#DesignForSocialGood
At BRIDGEGOOD, we believe creativity can (and is) positively changing the world.
BRIDGEGOOD equips Black, Indigenous, and women of color with the career skills needed to access over 6.2 million tech jobs nationwide, a number projected to grow as the industry expands.
By 2030, BRIDGEGOOD aims to train 40,000 student designers, with a strong focus on launching careers for designers of color in fields such as User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Product Design, and Visual Design.
Through our programs, BRIDGEGOOD has contributed $69.5 million to the local San Francisco Bay Area economy, creating tangible opportunities for modern employment, economic mobility, and community prosperity.
Incorporated in July 2009 as Oakland Digital Arts and Literacy Center Inc., BRIDGEGOOD is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 27-0720655). All donations are tax-deductible.
The BRIDGEGOOD Community Studio is located at 95 Washington Street, a waterfront space in Oakland’s iconic Jack London Square, serving as a hub for creative collaboration and career development.
Help keep creativity alive
Ways to donate today:
- PayPal – donate@bridgegood.org
- Venmo – @BRIDGEGOOD
- CashApp – $BRIDGEGOOD
- Online – bridgegood.org/donate
BRIDGEGOOD Core Programs
Provides inclusive experiences
& career readiness programs.
Each year, BRIDGEGOOD invites emerging creatives and designers to showcase their talent by crafting original artwork that reflects what inspires them about Oakland.
Offers a three-month, tuition-free program with hands-on training and portfolio-building opportunities for diverse creatives, artists, and designers in the Bay Area.
Offers BRIDGEGOOD graduates direct mentorship, open lab sessions, and year-round access to the studio, all guided by industry and tech professionals.
Our Values
Collaboration & Inclusiveness
Transparency & Neutrality
Content Creation & Innovation
Knowledge Sharing & Learning
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The BRIDGEGOOD Approach
Community-driven insights fuel our innovation. Grounded in design thinking and creative problem-solving, BRIDGEGOOD programs continuously evolve through community input and feedback. As a catalyst for change, we harness our strengths to create real-world opportunities for underrepresented, under-resourced, and nontraditional communities. Our key focus areas include:
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Dedicated to promoting design equity and expanding economic opportunities.
BRIDGEGOOD Community Studio @ Jack London Square
Address
95 Washington Street Oakland, CA 94607
Phone
(510) 435-2945
info@bridgegood.org
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