Our Mission is to foster cross-cultural understanding.
In a time when the world is polarized by politics and religion, Turquoise Bridges provides a source of unity and celebrates the common attributes of humankind by focusing on the universality of art, heritage, literature, promote greater understanding and seek to eliminate prejudice.

Description:
In pursuit of our mission, Turquoise Bridges:
Provides resources to artists, writers and scholars through fund raising and promotional activities.
Generates new interest in thinking about art and cultural issues and engages a broad and diverse constituency.
Provides a forum where all can learn traditional and modern forms of arts and culture.
Works with other organizations to further these goals and the welfare of all human kind.
Nourishes the community culturally through educational outreach programs.

History:
Turquoise Bridges was founded in 2003 to support a mission of bringing peace through understanding of cultural differences and similarities.

Contact person: Lisa Jensen, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (415) 263-0365

Address:

945 Front Street San Francisco, CA 94111 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.turquoisebridges.org

Directions:

We are located two blocks off the Embarcadero, take the Embarcadero to Broadway. Turn onto Broadway go to Front Street, turn right onto Front. We are located kitty corner to a surface parking lot.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Embarcadero/Green,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Clay/Front, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Farsi
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No