A number of local businesses have partnered to support Empowering Teens Month. Shop and eat that these local businesses AND support the free programs that helps local teens.

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.

Join us for a Winter Coats, boots, & Accessories Pop-Up Event on Thursday, October 10th from 5 - 7pm at The Bridge Thrift Store.

Our Fall/Winter Program Magazine with September, October, November and December student programs will release Friday, August 9th! Online sign-up will begin Friday, August 16th at 2:00pm. Read More.

We believe you have to have fun with students before you can get them focused. The Bridge offers ongoing Friday night social events, free of charge, that provide a positive and healthy social outlet for teens through themed nights, live music, open mic/karaoke nights, trivia and game nights and more.

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.

Did you know there is more to our mission than meets the eye? Learn more about some of our best kept secrets that are making an incredible impact in the lives of local teens!

Our Summer Program Magazine with June, July and August student programs, will be released online Friday, May 3rd. Online Program sign-up will begin Wednesday, May 22nd at 2:00pm. Read More.

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.