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Bridge Volunteer Leadership Training - Autumn 2007
Are you looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Are you already a Bridge volunteer and would like to sharpen your skills? Come on out to The Bridge Volunteer Leadership Training! The next training will be Saturday, Oct 20, 2007. This is a FREE training offered only twice per year. Ages 13 to 113 are welcome. Adult Staff are just as needed as Youth Staff. The only requirement is that you  are mature and are capable of being a leader and work with a team in a group situation. We also ask that you attend at least four Bridge Drop-in Sessions prior to making the commitment to volunteer. Food will be provided at the Training. If you are interested in registering or would like more information about the Bridge Volunteer Leadership Training, please contact us at 856-869-3122 or
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Bridge Staff in the News! - August 2007 Long-time devoted Bridge Teen and current Adult Staff Member, Peter Burgos, received a 2007 Hero of Everyday Life Award given by the Sodexho Foundation for his work to help stop hunger. Read more... Way to go, Peter! The Bridge Takes A Vacation - August Just a reminder that The Bridge office and Weekly Drop-in Sessions closes during the month of August. The office reopens the first Tuesday in September. The first two Tuesday nights in September are reserved for Staff Development, while our Weekly Drop-In Sessions are once again open to the public beginning the third Tuesday of September. See you then! The Bridge gets a little help from Ron Jaworski's JAWS - October 2005 The JAWS Youth Fund Fall Golf Classic, which is held at Valleybrook Country Club, brings together celebrity athletes and local businesses to raise money and provide grant support to programs serving at-risk youth throughout Camden County. This year, The Bridge was chosen as a funding recipient for this fun event! We know, firsthand, just how fun it was; a bunch of our youth and adult volunteers went to help out during the day! Read more... The Bridge Hosts Party for 25th Anniversary! - September 2005 Wow - time flies when you're having fun! On Saturday September 24, 2005, The Bridge, started 25 years ago by teens for teens, threw a huge party for its 25th Anniversary! Everyone that has attended The Bridge at one point in time was invited and it was so wonderful to see so many of you (and your families!). Many thanks to all our volunteers who helped plan, organize, cook, decorate, host, and of course, clean-up! See you for our next big Anniversary! How Has The Bridge Helped You? - Let us know! The Bridge is looking for stories (testimonials) of how the program has helped those who've attended. If you've been to The Bridge and something you learned helped you in a tough spot in your life, or has otherwise made your life better, please let us know. A simple paragraph or two is fine - spelling and grammar will not be judged, but it does have to be able to be read (ledgible). If you would like to include your name and the year(s) you came to Bridge, you have the option to do that. Your information will be kept confidential. You can email your story to Renee at , or you can mail it to The Bridge - 900 Haddon Ave Ste 100 - Collingswood, NJ 08108, or you can fax it to us at 856-869-3129. We look forward to hearing your story! Bridge Chosen as Fundraising Recipient - Spring 2004 & 2005 The 2004 Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award Committee chose The Bridge as the recipient of the funds raised by May's Silent Auction! The auction broke records as it raised almost $6000! The 2005 DE Valley HR Person of the Year Award Committee has also generously donated an additional $5000 of the funds raised at the 2005 Event to The Bridge! We thank you! William T. Grant Foundation supports The Bridge! The Bridge is pleased to announce that a grant has been awarded by the William T. Grant Foundation in the amount of $4,000. The awarded amount is to be used to supplement project costs associated with the program. The Bridge thanks the William T. Grant Foundation for their support! Would you like to make a donation? As a non-profit organization, The Bridge is also always open to donations. If you or someone you know would like to make a donation to The Bridge, please email Renee at . Bridging the Gap Health News - Sept/Oct 1999 "You'll be surprised how many kids in the community will get involved in a program like this where there are no barriers, where you can be yourself, and where everyone is treated the same." A quote by Mike Torres, from this very thorough and in-depth article, which includes interviews with three former Bridge youth volunteers as well as Director, Renee Pinardo. Read more... Got News? 1979-Current Our hard-working webchick, Maria, is busy updating the News and Awards Pages with articles from the Bridge Archives (also known as the Bridge closet). You can help by links to or scans of articles and news about The Bridge program, as well as the achivements and accomplishments of our Bridge Youth & Adult Volunteers. |