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.

Join us for a Designer Handbag and Summer Accessories Pop-Up Event on Saturday, April 27th from 10am - 12pm at The Bridge Thrift Store.

We are thrilled to announce that our Founder, Priscilla Steinmetz, has been invited to attend President Biden’s State of the Union address this week!

Get ready to sign up for April/May Programs at The Bridge Teen Center!

The Bridge Teen Center celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of coming together and making the world a better place for future generations through a community service project. Families and members of the community took time on the Martin Luther King holiday to work together and help further the mission of The Bridge.

Priscilla Steinmetz, Founder of The Bridge Teen Center, made an appearance on WGN's Spotlight Chicago television show.

“Receiving these awards mean so much and our team is truly grateful,” said Bridge Thrift Store Director, Jason Marion. "The entire team of students, volunteers and staff work very hard to create a memorable shopping experience for our guests and we are honored that the community has voted us the best."

Here are some easy ways you can support the FREE programs that engage, connect, and empower local teens at The Bridge.

The Bridge Teen Center is honored to announce the State of Illinois has issued a formal proclamation that November be known as Empowering Teens Month in honor of the Orland Park teen center’s free holistic programs.

Our Fall/Winter Program Magazine with September, October, November and December student programs will release Friday, August 11th! Online sign-up will begin Friday, August 18th at 2:00pm. Read More.