<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Bridges for Schools]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:22:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bridgesforschools.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop Evelio Mejivar Highlights Impact of Welcoming Communications in the Catholic Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the Catholic Church, communications is an invaluable tool for building and strengthening relationships, and intentionally engaging community members in the life of the parish. In this video, Bishop Evelio Mejivar shares how best practices in inclusive and bilingual communications are making an impact in the Archdiocese of Washington. In partnership with Crimsonbridge, the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Communications is working directly with parishes to create robust communications...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/bishop-evelio-mejivar-highlights-impact-of-welcoming-communications-in-the-catholic-church</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac930a62fd69b570ec6d594</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_8abca74a5da74392be935d1f888aeabf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_603,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CRIMSONBRIDGE WEB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridges for Schools Expanding Across the United States ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In schools, fostering welcoming communities of belonging contributes to increased family engagement, student success, and school vitality. Photo credit: Pope John Paul II School   Crimsonbridge’s signature Catholic education program, Bridges for Schools, launched in 2018 with 20 schools in the Archdiocese of Washington and has grown to reach nearly 90 schools in the (arch)dioceses of Arlington (Virginia), Baltimore, Camden (New Jersey), Milwaukee, New York, and St. Louis. 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Strategies in Action: Top 5 Takeaways for Catholic Schools ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the final installment in a three-part series sharing how Catholic schools use Bridges for Schools  communications capacity...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/communications-strategies-in-action-top-5-takeaways-for-catholic-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac930a62fd69b570ec6d592</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_23c07c7d108b4eb6868316188712b701~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CRIMSONBRIDGE WEB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communications Strategies in Action: Bridging Connections by Sharing Resources and Best Practices ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the second story in a three-part series sharing how Catholic schools use communications capacity building grants from the...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/communications-strategies-in-action-bridging-connections-by-sharing-resources-and-best-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac930a62fd69b570ec6d5cf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_3e797bf6886a46f2a031621804dbc25e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_680,h_383,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CRIMSONBRIDGE WEB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communications Strategies in Action at Two Catholic High Schools  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first story in a three-part series sharing how Catholic schools use communications capacity building grants from the...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/communications-strategies-in-action-at-two-catholic-high-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac930a62fd69b570ec6d5c7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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In partnership with the Crimsonbridge Foundation’s Bridges Program , the Archdiocese of Washington  significantly expanded its communications with Hispanic and Latino communities by adding bilingual staff positions, working directly with parishes, and...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/cardinal-wilton-gregory-highlights-impact-of-investing-in-communications-strategies-in-the-archdioce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac930a62fd69b570ec6d59a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_5720ebdf1c3341db8b55cf684ab4823f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_973,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>CRIMSONBRIDGE WEB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge Founder Presents Bridges for Schools Guide at FADICA National Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this year’s FADICA Catholic Philanthropy Network Symposium in New Orleans, Gabriela Smith, Founder &#38; Executive Chair of the...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/crimsonbridge-founder-presents-bridges-for-schools-guide-at-fadica-national-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6629d369c482d5bb7702aadc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_233ba51f6c5449f39b8c9fed4f8001eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_851,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools Embrace Language, Heritage, and Identity as Community Assets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month Feature In 2015, the Archdiocese of Washington and its schools embarked on a journey to become more intentional...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/schools-embrace-language-heritage-and-identity-as-community-assets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6629d369c482d5bb7702aaca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_617ca1523c574dbbac4ee7458a35ce54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_510,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge Foundation Presents Eight Schools with the Bridges for Schools Award of Distinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crimsonbridge Foundation launched Bridges for Schools in 2018, in response to lessons learned after hosting the Latino Enrollment...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/crimsonbridge-foundation-presents-seven-schools-with-the-bridges-for-schools-award-of-distinction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6629d369c482d5bb7702aacb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_ee56516afa5d4832b8024bda35330c05~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Representatives from DC Region Attend Boston College Summit on Hispanic Educators]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October, the Boston College Roche Center for Catholic Education hosted an energizing three-day conference, “Cultivating Talent: A...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/representatives-from-dc-region-attend-boston-college-summit-on-hispanic-educators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac930a42fd69b570ec6d533</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/645075_f8010df3cb5d409a9acf6c9942e66d72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Years of Building Bridges in Catholic Schools!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 2018, the Crimsonbridge Foundation’s Bridges for Schools program has provided resources and tools for Catholic schools to...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgesforschools.org/post/since-2018-the-crimsonbridge-foundation-s-bridges-for-schools-program-has-provided-resources-and-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6629d369c482d5bb7702aac1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/645075_5c98c6ad6cb348d8b7154d81da8c05a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_190,h_172,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Research on Hispanic Teachers and Leaders in Catholic Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roche Center for Catholic Education at Boston College has released a national study just in time for Catholic Schools Week. 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