OUR PARTNERS
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Who are we?
The Willie and Sandra McBride Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and youth foundation created by four brothers out of Bridgeport, CT. The main goal of the foundation is to create a safe and nurturing environment for youth where they can realize and obtain their full potential.
We aim to form strategic partnerships with dynamic organizations to increase the possibility of developing new programs in the future and provide more students with life-changing opportunities.
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Programs
Our organization is dedicated to improving the lives of our youth through education, practice, study, and athletics. Whether the student takes the path of trades or college, our goal is to make the path a bit easier to travel through preparation for academic and athletic challenges.
Our Model
We've developed a comprehensive model to support strategic plans towards our long-term goal. This includes necessary inputs to develop target activities and expected outputs. We also employ rigorous evaluation methods to identify short-, intermediate-, and long-term impacts.
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Donations
Our vision can become a reality through generous donations and grants aimed at supporting the health and wellness of local youth. We are a tax exempt 501(C)3 organization and truly appreciates any assistance we receive from the business community.
LEARN MORE
Contact us using the button below for more information about how you can get involved in our programs or help support our goal.
EMAIL US
Do you have a specific question for our team? Send us an email today and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.
mcbridefdn@gmail.com