About the Session
Each nine-week Building Bridges session offers an introduction to the dynamics of racism and is an opportunity to explore how race and racism impact our relationships, communities, and institutions. Our programming includes live panel discussions, videos, and facilitated small group conversations. We also provide a digital workbook with content to be read, viewed, or listened to between weekly meetings.
When we meet in person, a celebratory pot luck supper is held for all participants at the final meeting. Families are welcome to attend the potluck.
If you have participated in Building Bridges in the past, we hope you will encourage other individuals and organizations that you know to participate in Building Bridges.
Contact us for more information.
REGISTRATION OPEN: Fall 2026
Click here to REGISTER for the Fall 2026 Session!
The Fall 2026 Session of Building Bridges will be held in Downtown Asheville from 6:30-9:00 pm on Mondays, September 14 - November 9 (holding Nov 16 as a makeup date). Parking is available to participants.
General registration pricing is $135, with pay-what-you-can and scholarship opportunities available.
Click here to REGISTER for the Fall 2026 Session!
The Spring 2027 Session of Building Bridges is being planned.
Sign up for our Interest List to be notified when registration opens for our Spring 2027 session. Being on the interest list also means you will receive advance notice of registration for the next session. Click here to join our Interest List for this or future sessions.
Interested in volunteering?
Building Bridges is an all-volunteer organization. With the ongoing support of Building Bridges Alumni, we are able to provide our community the space, time, and energy for necessary and meaningful conversations.
The facilitators for our small groups are past participants who have been recommended by their group facilitators and volunteer to serve in that role.
We also have several work groups composed of alumni and board members.
If you have participated in Building Bridges and are interested in volunteering, please email info@bbavl.org.