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Empowering Teens Month Stories

Posted on Sep 19 2024 by Summer Lecas

Empowering Teens Month Stories

The Empowering Teens Month initiative is intended to celebrate the impact of afterschool programs like those at The Bridge. These programs allow teens the opportunity to discover new things, navigate life, and explore who they were created to be. We are so grateful to have seen many students grow firsthand and and hear impactful stories that have shaped their young lives.


November is "Empowering Teens Month"

Posted on Jul 9 2024 by Aaron Heldt

November is "Empowering Teens Month"

We are excited to announce our fourth annual “Empowering Teens Month" initiative set to launch in November. This initiative brings much-needed awareness to the importance and impact of afterschool programs that help ENGAGE, CONNECT and EMPOWER teens to navigate life and discover who they were created to be.


Bridge Founder Finalist in WGN TV’s Remarkable Women Contest

The Bridge Teen Center Founder and Executive Director, Priscilla Steinmetz, is the fourth finalist in WGN TV’s 2024 Remarkable Women contest. All month during International Women’s Month, WGN TV highlighted several Chicagoland women that are making a positive difference in the community. During the news segment that aired on Tuesday, March 26th, Priscilla shares the story of The Bridge and our mission to provide free afterschool programs for suburban teens. The Remarkable Women winner will be announced on Tuesday, April 2nd during the evening news cast. We are so thankful for this incredible opportunity! If you missed the segment, watch it online at wgntv.com.