2021
Posted on Dec 15 2021 by Aaron Heldt
Your generosity has helped engage, connect and empower many young lives over the last 11 years. Watch this short video of what The Bridge meant to some of our graduated students.
Posted on Oct 27 2021 by Aaron Heldt
Bridge students traveled to Silver Lake Country Club to learn how to play racquetball.
Posted on Sep 13 2021 by Aaron Heldt
We are excited to announce our new “Empowering Teens Month" initiative launching in November (a new, positive spin-off from our 10+ years of acknowledging National Bullying Preventional Awareness month). 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.
Posted on Aug 20 2021 by Aaron Heldt
Inspire Dental Wellness of Orland Park opened its doors exclusively to Bridge Teen Center students during a free program.
Posted on Jul 13 2021 by Aaron Heldt
Bridge Teen Center alumni Lizzie O’Hearn and Macaela Wagner returned to their favorite teenage hangout to give back to the next generation.
Posted on Jun 9 2021 by Aaron Heldt
Orland Park resident Louis Kerfman credits his career path as a future chef to his time spent in culinary programs at The Bridge Teen Center.
Posted on May 25 2021 by Aaron Heldt
The Bridge Teen Center Hosts Week of Free Programming Promoting the Benefits of Gardening.
Posted on Feb 23 2021 by Aaron Heldt
Spring is the perfect time to purge your stuff, declutter your life and donate locally to The Bridge Thrift Store. All proceeds support the local mission of The Bridge Teen Center. Find out what items you can donate and how!
Posted on Feb 17 2021 by Aaron Heldt
Performing community service has been shown to offer a number of benefits for young people before, during, and even after their high school years. The benefits of volunteering can have a holistic effect on students’ lives—professionally, educationally, and personally.
