Who We Are
Bridge Builders Community Development Corporation operates as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. The organization offers affordable housing development.
Bridge Builders Community Development Corporation is committed to building bridges to quality affordable housing that enriches and empowers seniors, families, and veterans.
Our mission is to create sustainable, diverse communities that provide stability for seniors, families, and veterans. We will operate our organization to promote integrity, opportunities, fairness, and honesty while aiming to increase the potential of all.
Our communities will be guided by our belief that every senior, family, and veteran have the right to enjoy living in a community of their choice which encourages wholeness by:
It is also our belief that when you demonstrate your commitment and ability to develop affordable communities of choice that it can change attitudes and lives.
What We Do
Learn how we can help you build a new future with more than just a new place to live.
Creating Affordable Housing For:
Independent, Handicap Accessible Senior Housing For:
Offering Classes In The Following Subjects:
Responsive Couneling Services Available For:
Here are some examples of the quality housing developments the Bridge Builders provide
“ A people without knowledge of their history is like a tree without roots.” Marcus Garvey
Tell us about your family history/legacy with a minimum of 500 words and no more than 1000 words.Contest begins January 17, 2021 and Ends on February 21, 2021. ** Prizes will be awarded. **An entry fee of $10 is required and All Winners will be announced on Sunday, February 28th at 3:00 pm on a Zoom Webinar on Affordable Housing.
To submit an essay, follow these steps:
Giving
Bridge Builders wouldn't be able to do the work that we do if not for our benefactors' generous donations. Every donation, large or small, helps us provide the essential services to the public. Our eternal gratitude goes out to everyone who has donated so far. If you would like to contribute to the Bridge Builders Community, follow the "Give Today" link and follow the instructions to provide your donation.
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Text Giving To 715-803-4772 With The Message 4876002
Our Team
Meet Bridge Builders dedicated team of professionals.
CEO
Donna Williams, the Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Builders Community Development Corporation, resides in Florissant, MO. She is an Ordained Minister with 23 years of community service. Donna retired from Novus International, Inc as a Global Research Chemist in 2018. Her global experience and responsibilities in team building, analysis, and execution will guide and instruct her on how to achieve the vision of Bridge Builders Community Development Corporation. As CEO, she is tasked with promoting and developing affordable housing for seniors and families of low and moderate-income that empower and enrich our families and communities.
As a native of St. Louis, she has witnessed the results of neglect, segregation, and disinvestment and understands the value of bridging the gaps will be through sustainable, affordable housing.
Donna's experience with family, ministry, and business has driven her passion for outreach and empowerment. Growing up in a strong family that serves their community, she has learned the value of commitment and follow-through. She knows that the development of sustainable, affordable housing of choice is a building block to developing good stewardship of our neighborhoods and families.
Donna attended Oklahoma State University, where she majored in Biology and Chemistry. She also attended Washington University of St. Louis.
Donna believes that it's how well you connect people with the mission that results in purposeful acts that change communities and lives.
Board Director - President
Trina resides in Bel-Nor, MO. She is a widow with 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. Trina is an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and has recently retired from AT&T and dedicates most of her time to the Outreach Ministry. She loves cooking and caters family reunions, weddings, and parties. She enjoys traveling and family gatherings.
Trina holds an Associate Degree from Forest Park Community College.
Board Director - Treasurer
Francine Williams resides in Pasadena Hills, MO. Francine is a wife, mother of 2 and grandmother of 6. She has worked for 30 plus years at one of the top ten Credit Unions in the State of Missouri and is currently serving as a Business and Community Development Specialist. Her expertise includes assisting small businesses in increasing revenues through business expansion and increasing profitability through strategic partnerships. Francine is also a volunteer that has created several different Individual Development Account Programs that serves low income, senior citizens, high school, college and Non-Profit Organizations. Her volunteerism promotes self-sufficiency through financial literacy.
Francine professional training includes CUNA online professional development training for credit union professionals.
Board Director
Tamika Butler is a Kansas City native who resides in Overland, MO with her husband. She relocated to Saint Louis to attend Saint Louis University in 1995. She holds a BA in Psychology, Master in Education and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Tamika works in the health care industry as a mental health therapist.
Tamika has been accepted into the Beck Institute and is currently taking a class for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification. Tamika loves to travel, has visited 15 countries and speaks conversational Spanish.
Board Director
Cathy Y. Hudson resides in Florissant, MO. She is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is a member of Christ Southern Mission Baptist Church Inc. where she has been active for 25 years. Cathy currently works for the Special School District of St. Louis County where she has dedicated over 40 years to Education.
Cathy volunteers for The Boys and Girls Scout of America, The American Red Cross, Cardinals Care, Autism Walk with The Albert Pujols Family Foundation, Special Olympics, Hazelwood School District Baseball Parents Booster Club, Hazelwood East Project Graduation and The University City Baseball Association. Her skills as a volunteer has given her a fearless approach, infinite patience and an instinct for creativity that drives her passion. Her passion for giving is second only to her love for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Cathy attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sr. Board Director
Gary who is visually impaired resides in St. Louis City. Gary is a husband, father of 3 (one deceased) and grandfather of 7. He served as President for 20 years for the V-Spirits Basketball Organization a Non-Profit Youth Basketball Program in St. Louis. He has a passion for serving the youth and developing self-worth through action.
Gary continues to be a role model with young people throughout the community and has been given the nickname “Coach”. Some of the young men and women he coached and mentored have gone on to be coaches, teachers and professional basketball players in the NBA while raising their families.