Youth Development

Youth Development at Bridges offers a diverse array of programs to foster academic achievement, enrichment, personal development, and community engagement. These initiatives ensure that every child has access to essential supplies and celebrate youth birthdays to cultivate a sense of belonging and happiness. We organize youth-centric events, facilitate individual support sessions, and distribute after-school snack bags alongside the Bridges Summer Lunch Food Truck Series to combat food insecurity. Our financial awareness program, including the 'Money on My Mind' workshop, provides targeted educational opportunities to enhance financial literacy.

Our Thrive and Shine Summer Camp engages young people in structured social development activities within our community. Additionally, Bridges has expanded access to positive experiences and vital resources through concerts, sporting events, fall festivals, Winter Wonderland, and Sneaker Ball activities. Our outreach efforts have also included providing Thanksgiving meals, food, holiday toys, clothing, household supplies, and hygiene items to youth and their families. Collectively, these initiatives illustrate our unwavering commitment to supporting youth in reaching their full potential and fostering the growth and success of both youth and their families.