2026 Inspiration Awards Gala
After a comeback seven years in the making, BRIDGEGOOD’s Inspiration Awards returns December 11, 2026 at Salesforce Tower. Get tickets or become a sponsor.
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility Job & Career NewsBillboards for Belonging
Ready to make your mark on the city? The Inspire Oakland Design Challenge gives students the chance to build real-world design experience and explore careers in tech and creativity. Submit bold, original artwork that celebrates Oakland’s culture, diversity, and innovation. Finalists may see their work featured on massive billboards, bus benches, LED displays, social media, and even t-shirts. This is your moment to inspire the Bay.
CategoriesCybersecurity Education NewsCyber for Community
BRIDGEGOOD Launches “Cybersecurity for Social Good” Pilot Program with Support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakland, CA — January 6, 2024 — BRIDGEGOOD, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital and tech divide in underserved communities, is proud to announce the launch of its “Cybersecurity for Social Good” pilot program. This initiative […]
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility News OpportunityPayPal x BRIDGEGOOD
BRIDGEGOOD participated in the PayPal Community Impact Grant Fair, nominated by Bedford Williamson, a Senior Engineer at PayPal and BRIDGEGOOD Ambassador. The event aimed to support local communities and expand economic opportunity, aligning perfectly with BRIDGEGOOD’s mission of providing economic mobility and opportunity to over 15,000 students since 2009.
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility Education News OpportunityBRIDGEGOOD + Tech Equity Collective
BRIDGEGOOD, a pioneering not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing access, professional opportunities, and tech literacy to under-resourced students and job seekers of color, is thrilled to announce its selection as a 2024 Tech Equity Collective Impact Fund Grantee.
CategoriesCelebration & Fundraiser NewsCommunity Partner Award: Port of Oakland
December 8, 2023 marked a momentous occasion for the Port of Oakland as it proudly accepted the prestigious Community Partner Award from the design for social good non-profit, BRIDGEGOOD. Photography: Jasmine Toy / Oakland, Calif. – December 15, 2023: Nestled in the heart of Jack London Square, the Port values its partnership with BRIDGEGOOD, a […]
CategoriesCelebration & Fundraiser NewsSupport Oakland Entrepreneur: Hybrid Ink
By supporting BRIDGEGOOD, Hybrid Ink is actively contributing to the empowerment and advancement of individuals often underrepresented in the tech and design industries. This collaboration underscores the importance of creating opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.
CategoriesCelebration & Fundraiser NewsPictionary TV + BRIDGEGOOD
This Pictionary episode was a united effort to support the #DesignForSocialGood cause. Rosemary and Andre joined hands to champion this cause and selected BRIDGEGOOD as the beneficiary. Situated conveniently next to the KTVU studio in Jack London Square, BRIDGEGOOD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering student designers to carve successful careers in UX and the creative industry.
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility Job & Career NewsMornings on 2 with BRIDGEGOOD
BRIDGEGOOD is all about student empowerment and tech opportunity. For two decades we’ve been on a mission to provide access, professional opportunities, and tech literacy to under-resourced design students and job seekers of color. Our interview with KTVU sheds light on the impact we’ve been making since 2009.
CategoriesCelebration & Fundraiser NewsAugust 2022: Thank you, Yudy
I will miss traveling to colleges across the Bay Area all the way to Fresno. I will miss having the first insights into students’ artwork of the Inspire Oakland Design Challenges. I will miss being at the studio, sometimes by myself, and getting my work done, feeling productive and motivated to keep going. I will definitely miss conducting 80+ interviews to find the best 20 UX apprentices. I will miss working with 14+ companies, annually, to teach and facilitate the UX Design Apprenticeships. I will always miss and treasure my time at BRIDGEGOOD.