About Bridge Rural
Bridge Rural is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening rural communities through To BRIDGE the gap in education, community, and health access in rural and underserved areas by fostering knowledge empowerment. We work closely with local leaders, families, and partner organizations to create lasting change and expand opportunities in underserved areas.
Our mission is simple: to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable rural communities.
Key Facts
- Founded: May 2020
- Headquarters: Central Texas
- Service Area: Schlenburg, LeGrange
- Focus Areas: mental health, literary, and
- Impact: families served, programs launched, grants secured, partnerships built]
Leadership
- Executive Director & Co-Founder Rebecca Powe
- Co-Founder & Treasurer: LaToya Kindred-Ray
- Co-Founder & Secretary: LaKeisha Moore
- Member-at-Large: Cindy Villarerneal
- Member-at-Large: Marcus Jewett
- Member-at-Large: Kathleen Williamson
Programs & Initiatives
- Mental Health Youth Conference Series – The BRIDGE Mental Health Youth Conference is a dynamic, community-focused event designed to educate and empower youth and those who support them. Open to students in grades 7-12, educators, parents, first responders, and community leaders. The conference will feature expert-led presentations on critical mental health and wellness topics. This impactful event aims to foster resilience, promote open dialogue, and connect individuals to essential support services.
- Community Literacy Day – BRIDGE presents Community Literacy Day is a transformative community initiative centered on the power of literacy to drive lasting change. Designed for the entire community – with a special emphasis on rural and underserved families with children from infancy to age nine. This event is a catalyst for education, connection, and empowerment.
- Bridging the Gap Conversational Series – This is an initiative that provides a safe, open, and constructive platform for residents of rural and underserved areas to engage in crucial conversations about race, culture, and local issues. These discussions are not only about talking; they are also about listening, learning, and fostering a sense of unity, collaboration, and actionable change within the community.
Media Contact
For interviews, press inquiries, or speaking opportunities, please contact:
Rebecca Powe
Title: Co-Founder and Executve Director
Email: info@bridgerural.org
Phone: [###-###-####]
Logos & Brand Assets
Click below to download official Bridge Rural logos, approved photography, and brand guidelines for media use:
- [Download Logo Pack]
- BRIDGE Rural Brand Style Guide
Recent News & Features
- Thank you , The Schulenburg Sticker, Thurs, Aug 28, 2025 (link)
- Community Literacy Day, The Schulenburg Sticker, Aug 28, 2025 (link)
Social Media
Follow and tag us online:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgeRuralNonprofit
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgerural/
Press Releases
Bridge Rural Launches New Initiative to Strengthen Economic Opportunities in Underserved Communities