Distant Hugs is a student-led volunteer organization dedicated to brightening the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities by collecting and delivering homemade cards. Heritage Bridges recently collaborated with Distant Hugs on a new program, Dear Elderly Immigrants. This pen pal program is a new initiative that builds on this spirit of compassion. Our card exchange aims to create special intergenerational connections between youth and elderly immigrants.

Stellar Wonder gifted elderly immigrants handmade star kits. Stellar Wonder’s mission is to bring comfort, creativity, and joy to elders by sharing crafts, messages of hope, and meaningful community connections. With our connection, we hope to similarly illuminate their days through creativity, compassion, and shared moments of kindness.

Heritage Bridges received recognition from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through a letter from Representative Adrian C. Madaro. This acknowledgment highlights our ongoing advocacy for Bill H.3384: An Act Relative to Language Access and Inclusion, filed by Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield.

Heritage Bridges advocates within the Mass Speaks Coalition. This coalition is advocating for the passage of An Act Relative to Language Access and Inclusion (H.3384/S.1990) in Massachusetts

Heritage Bridges’ social media campaign with The Youth Lens Project aims to bridge the youth and elderly immigrants through meaningful storytelling and advocacy. The Youth Lens Project is a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering young people from marginalized communities through journalism, storytelling, and media. Together, we hope to create a platform where both elders and youth can raise awareness about the issues that impact them.

Yuka Puriko is a Japanese fashion designer who merged African Fabrics with Japanese Lolita. She recently created a fall collection, "LolitaXAfrica." Yuka hopes to create more design pieces, fusing the beauty of diverse cultures into beautiful designs.

"Melanger Estranger" directly translates to "Mixing Stranger" or "Blending Foreigner" in French.

Heritage Bridges took part in the Nanjing Week 2024 Bridges of Harmony online event, a global community awareness initiative. Each year, Nanjing Week invites international participants to engage in cultural exchange. The 2024 theme, "Bridges of Harmony," highlights both physical and symbolic connections—drawing inspiration from Nanjing’s five major bridges spanning the Yangtze River, while also emphasizing the importance of multicultural bridges that unite diverse communities.

Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to teach the language and traditional culture of China through classroom instructions, the arts, and cultural events and to promote and engage in cultural exchanges and civic activities to develop and sustain community-school partnerships.

Chinese American Network of Winchester (CAN-Win) is a non-profit and non-partisan community organization for Chinese Americans in the Town of Winchester, MA. Founded in 2016, CAN-Win aims to preserve and promote Chinese culture and heritage, enhance neighborhood integration, strengthen engagement in community affairs, and advocate common interests in important social, cultural, and political issues.

Heritage Bridges recently partnered with Panda Express for a nationwide fundraiser on Friday, August 1, 2025. Supporters placed online orders and entered a unique fundraiser code, resulting in 28% of the proceeds being donated to our organization. The funds raised supported our efforts to empower elderly immigrants through language access, advocacy, and education. We are deeply grateful to Panda Express and everyone who contributed to making this campaign a success.