News - The Bridge

Catch Up with the Thrifty Times Oct-Nov Issue

Posted on Oct 2 2019 by Brock Lockenour

It's a busy season for The Bridge Thrift Store- with Drive Out Bullying and tons of great deals, you'll want to know all about it!

Read a PDF of the latest issue here.

Bridge named "True Inspiration" finalist - needs YOUR help to win $75,000!

Posted on Sep 10 2019 by Rob Steinmetz

The Bridge Teen Center has again been selected as a finalist in the Midwest Region for Chick-fil-A's "True Inspiration" Award! That means we need YOUR help by voting and encouraging others to vote for us to win the $75,000 grant...

Fall/Winter Programs

Posted on Aug 12 2019 by Aaron Heldt

The Bridge Teen Center will release their fall/winter program lineup for teens on Friday, August 16 at 7:30pm during their weekly Friday Night Live event. Online sign-up begins Monday, August 19 at 2:00pm. All 100+ afterschool programs are FREE OF CHARGE and are holistically designed around the interest and needs of suburban teens.

Thrifty Times - August & September

Posted on Aug 1 2019 by Aaron Heldt

View our latest Thrifty Times newsletter - The voice of the Bridge Thrift Store. Download a printable version here.

"Drive Out Bullying" Returns in October

Posted on Jun 10 2019 by Rob Steinmetz

The Bridge Teen Center and The Bridge Thrift Store are pleased to announce that the "Drive Out Bullying" initiative will be held again this October in honor of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Whether sponsoring, volunteering, donating goods, or shopping, there are multiple ways for you, your family or your business to support this important campaign.

Experience Summer Here!

Posted on May 17 2019 by Rob Steinmetz

Check out the AMAZING lineup of 100+ summer programs and our great lineup of Friday Night Live events at The Bridge! Download a PDF version of our Program Magazine here. You can also visit the "Programs" tab of the website for more info.

Open House & New Student Orientation

Posted on Mar 20 2019 by Aaron Heldt

The Bridge's highly-anticipated Open House and New Student Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2019. This is the perfect event for parents of incoming 7th graders to attend to "get to know" The Bridge Teen Center. The New Student Orientation will begin at 10:00am, with an Open House to follow from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Advance sign-up is strongly suggested for the Orientation, but anyone can drop by during Open House hours. Sign up and reserve your spot by calling 708.532.0500 or send an email to info@thebridgeteencenter.org.

Chefs' Auction Sets New Fundraising Record

Posted on Mar 13 2019 by Rob Steinmetz

This year's Chefs' Auction at Silver Lake Country Club was a huge success, raising $207,913 in support of The Bridge Teen Center's free programs. More than 420 individuals participated in the event both online and in-person. Read more here!

Spring Into Service 2019

Posted on Mar 7 2019 by Rob Steinmetz

Join The Bridge Teen Center as the community comes together to make a difference in the month of April. Give back locally by serving as a group at The Bridge Thrift Store.