Bridge of Love is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that addresses the barriers children face in accessing education in Tijuana, Baja California. We are committed to providing warm and welcoming learning environments where learners of all ages can have access to educational tools, hot meals, and food distribution for their families. We believe education is a lifelong journey and we are dedicated to supporting our learners to reach their fullest potential through group settings, personalized instruction, innovative learning style methods, and a focus on spiritual growth through the reading and comprehending of God’s word. Our goal is to inspire a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
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Our mission is to create a nurturing environments that support the educational and personal growth of underprivileged children in our community.
Alex and Vero have been married since 2001. Together they lead a congregation in Tijuana, Baja California. They have three children Bethany, Hannah and Eli.
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The pandemic brought unexpected challenges to the field of education, a significant number of students were unable to continue their education due to a lack of resources. A sudden shift to online learning left many children at a disadvantage, widening the gap between those with access to technology and those without. Recognizing this critical issue, Vero and Alex took decisive action to bridge this gap and ensure that education remained accessible to all students, regardless of their circumstances.
About Our Learning Centers
Cedros
"House of Sweetness"
Casa de Dulzura is a therapeutic safe haven for children with special needs and challenging behavior, yet open to all children. This center was originally opened on October 5, 2020, for students educational needs, but as of March 18, 2024, it has now been transformed into a home equipped with sensory learning toys and activities designed to promote calmness, focus, and comfort among children. Additionally, we can also offer stress relief through heavy work such as climbing, jumping, and bouncing activities. These resources are essential for improving balance, movement, and spatial orientation. Thereby, preparing children for learning through sensory stimulation.
Learning Center Renovation sponsored by:
Playas de Tijuana
This center is located in Playas de Tijuana, and currently has 41 homeschool base students. We partnered with Ms. Ana in January 18, 2021. Once we knew she was in need of supplies and food to feed the students. This center is dedicated to students with at least one parent deported from the states.
Agua Marina
This center is located in Agua Marina, Rosarito. Currently there are thirty students ages five to seventeen. The majority of these children do not know how to read or write. We partnered with Pastors Eliseo and Marcela from Centro Cristiano Shalom on June 1, 2021.
Manantial de Vida
This center is located in Cumbres, Tijuana. It is open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday with one session being in the afternoon on Wednesdays. Currently there are twelve students, ages three to fourteen. We partnered with Pastors Eliaquim and Sabina from Manantial de Vida, on February 8, 2022.
This is our first preschool enrichment learning center. Monday through Friday. Student ages range from three to eleven. These are all students who do not know how to read or write. Some are currently not in any school and this is the only education they receive. We opened on March 28, 2022
Cedros
Learning Center Renovation sponsored by:
Life Church Las Vegas
Morada de Paz
This center is located in Lazaro Cardenas, Tijuana. It is open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturdays. Currently, there are ten students, ages three to fourteen. As well as students entering the continuation school program where they can finish elementary, Junior High School and High School We partnered with Pastora Maria Garay and her daughter Abigail from Morada Paz Church on March 11, 2023,
Coming soon!
June 2024
This center will be located in La Esperanza Granjas Familiares, a small community in Tijuana. Students can enjoy hot meals, work on their homework and Bible journals, participate in gardening activities, and engage in educational games. We will partner with Director Claudia Casteñeda on June 28, 2024.
Learning Center Renovation sponsored by:
Meet Joey
Joey moved in our Cedros community about 2 years ago. We invited her to come to our learning center after learning she was not in school and had not been in school since third grade due to bullying. Since then she has been enrolled in our center and has had enrichment activities on a daily basis. She recently has gone to Los Angeles, California to get surgeries for her facial cleft. Currently she is back in Tijuana, and continuing services in our center. Thanks to sponsors like you we have been able to provide therapy sessions, music classes and craft activities. We are excited to continue in this journey with Joey, subscribe to our email list to get updates on our learning centers and on Joey!
