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The Burlington County Bridge is Moving!! - February 2010
As you may know, The Bridge began offering our FREE Drop-In Sessions on Thursday nights in Burlington County during 2009. Well, it was such a success that we needed a bigger space! The folks at Willingboro's Kennedy Center have been so kind and offered us a new space, with plenty of room for us! Our first official night there is Thursday, Feb 4, 2010. We're SO excited to be in Willingboro and to be able to offer The Bridge to even more people!! We hope you can come visit us in our new digs! Here's the info for our Burlington County Sessions: WHEN: Every THURSDAY - 7:30pm Sharp to 9:00pm WHERE: The Kennedy Center - Room 114 429 John F Kennedy Way - Willingboro, NJ (Please use door around the right side of the building) Google Maps ~ bing Maps Info: Bridge Volunteer Leadership Training - Autumn & Spring 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 in Camden County will be Autumn 2009. 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 working with a team in a group situation. We also ask that you attend at least four Weekly 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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The Bridge Takes A Vacation - August 2009 Please remember that The Bridge office and Weekly Drop-in Sessions are closed 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! Meet-n-Greet (& Treats!) - July 9, 2009 The Bridge has been around for 30 years, based in Camden County, and now, we're going to open a site in Burlington County. We're looking for teens who would like to be involved, either by helping us as leaders in the program, or by just coming and participating. If you're interested in learning more about what we have in mind, or if you have ideas to help make it great (our Camden County Bridge was developed by teens and the sessions are still run by teens, to this day), please join us at our upcoming Meet-n-Greet, on Thursday July 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm. You'll get to experience a little bit about what The Bridge is like, add your input on the activities, and even enjoy some yummy homemade treats! The Meet-n-Greet will run until 9p, and to keep things running smoothly, we ask that you please arrive by 7:25p, so that we can get started on time. If you have any questions about the night, feel free to email or give us a call at 856-869-3122. Oh, and if you know anyone (youth or adult) or have friends that might be interested in this opportunity, please let them know. Ask us for a flyer that you can forward or print and share with them, too. So we know just how many treats to make, please call or email to RSVP as soon as possible, with your name and the names of anyone who's joining you. And, if you can't make it on July 9, but would still like to be involved, let us know and we'll keep you in the loop! The Bridge Takes A Winter Break - Happy Holidays! Just a reminder that The Bridge office will be closed beginning December 24 and will reopen Monday, Jan 5, 2009. Weekly Drop-in Sessions are closed Tuesday December 23 and 30. Our Weekly Drop-In Sessions are once again open to the public beginning Tuesday, January 6th. See you then! Bridge Benefit - September 22, 2008 Enjoy a day of golf and networking with the Tri-State chapter of SHRM. The day will consist of many challenges and events. Test your skills with putting, closest to the pin, longest drive and other contests. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Bridge to support their efforts to help area teenagers in our Southern New Jersey region. Click here for Details and Registration See you there! 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 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 financial or material 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. |
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