Did you know that just 2 hours of volunteer time at The Bridge Thrift Store from a group of 6 can generate enough support for 3 students to have unlimited access to our free programs for 6 months?! This Empowering Teens Month we need YOU. Take action today and volunteer at The Bridge Thrift Store. Click here to schedule service: https://lnkd.in/gXqyzaGT
The Bridge Teen Center
Civic and Social Organizations
Orland Park, IL 612 followers
Providing a safe place for teens to find hope, purpose, and direction.
About us
The Bridge Teen Center is an innovative grassroots nonprofit community center that was designed around the interests and needs of teens in the suburbs. We opened in Orland Park in 2010, and have served over 10,500+ different teens and families from 128 Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana communities. Our mission is to provide free programs during after-school and unsupervised hours where students can develop mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually in a safe environment. The vision of The Bridge Teen Center is to provide teens with a place to find hope, purpose, and direction. We serve students in 7th-12th grade, and also provide ongoing programs and resources to help parents navigate through the teenage years. Because student safety is our primary concern, The Bridge is managed by experienced professionals who are supported by well-trained and pre-screened adult volunteers. We rely entirely on the volunteer and financial support of the community to provide 350+ FREE programs annually for students. Currently, our funding comes from foundations (23%), corporations (19%), churches (3%), individuals (25%), and The Bridge Thrift Store (30%). We take every investment in our mission to heart, and strive to maximize each and every dollar we receive. We are proud of the fact that for every dollar donated, 90 cents directly supports the students we serve. In every sense of the phrase, The Bridge Teen Center is built by the community, for the community. To find out more about The Bridge Teen Center and how you or your workplace can serve or give local in support of teens, please visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org or contact the Founder Priscilla Steinmetz at priscilla@thebridgeteencenter.org or 708.532.0500.
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External link for The Bridge Teen Center
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Orland Park, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- afterschool programs, youth development, nonprofit, and youth activities
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15555 S. 71st Court
Orland Park, IL 60462, US
Employees at The Bridge Teen Center
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“This place has changed me as a person,” shared Bridge alumna, Kayle. “One memory I have from a Friday night event at The Bridge was of a staff member encouraging me to talk to new people and learn about them. From then on, I began to talk to more and more people and get to know so many new students, volunteers, and staff. The encouragement I received from that staff member helped me grow into the social butterfly I am today.” We are humbled to walk alongside students, just like Kayle, and see them grow into all that they were made to be! To learn more about Empowering Teens Month and how to support our mission, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gj9wA599 ❤ - #EmpoweringTeensMonth
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Feeling very grateful for the groups that have served at The Bridge Thrift Store this month. We could not accomplish our mission without their incredible support. Thank you! We are in need of more volunteer groups this November. If you are able to help, click here: https://lnkd.in/gXqyzaGT
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Today is national #LightsOnAfterschool day! Here at The Bridge, we believe afterschool programs matter - that's why we partner with Afterschool Alliance in raising awareness about the importance of keeping the lights on afterschool.
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Thank you Trinity Christian College for having us at your Pathways Vocation and Career Fair yesterday. It was great to connect with students and share the different internship and job opportunities we have available to them. Until next time! If you are currently seeking a valuable internship experience, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gW_bKjzD
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We had a great time sharing our mission with the community at Macy's last week! ❤ Now until October 31st, Macy's shoppers at Orland Square can choose to round up their purchase for The Bridge at checkout. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to support our free programs!
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Thank you Old National Bank for your incredible service at The Bridge Thrift Store! We are so grateful for your consistent support and partnership. 👏 To check out their day of service, check out this video: https://lnkd.in/dwBW66VD We are in need of more volunteer groups this November and December. To schedule service, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gXqyzaGT
2024 Better Together Days Video 2
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Marissa, a 10th grade student, started taking part in our Thriftastic Job Readiness program just this summer. When asked about how this program has made a positive impact in her life, she was very excited to share. “The job readiness program has really helped me to put myself out there more,” said Marissa. “I am more willing to talk in class at school and build relationships with my teachers. It has also helped me to grow in confidence and to plan out goals for my future.” We are so grateful to provide opportunities for students to develop new skills, connect with others, and grow. To get involved and support our mission, visit our website. ❤ * A different name was used for the safety and protection of our students. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFwNirEN - Thank you Old National Bank and Ozinga for being our lead sponsors for Empowering Teens Month. #EmpoweringTeensMonth
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Last week, Inspired Title Group, Inc. , a title agency, visited The Bridge to lead an entrepreneurship program. During the program, students played some group games to figure out the best ways to lead themselves and then learned how they could apply these strategies in the future. After that, they had the chance to pitch some of their ideas to other Bridge students and discuss them together. It was an inspiring program and teens learned so much! Thank you Inspired Title Group for sharing your expertise and encouragement with Bridge students.
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Today is the kick off of our round-up opportunity at Macy's Orland Square! Now until Thursday, October 31st shoppers can choose to round up their purchase at checkout, which will support The Bridge Teen Center. A big thank you to Macy's for supporting the free holistic programs at The Bridge. You are making a lasting impact in the lives of teens!
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