A Bridge for Kids celebrated the holidays with the San Diego Gulls again this year. On December 18th, over 150 students, alumni, sponsors and other supporters gathered at Pechanga Arena for a night of fun, giving, and some local hockey as well. The Holidays are a very special time when we are able to get together, give gifts, and share stories. This year we did all of that and more! The Gulls were in the spirit of giving and allowed one of our students to ride the Zamboni, and for 8 kids to tour the penalty box and go on the ice … [Read more...]
DreamMakers Raises Record $250,000 to Support “At-Risk” Teens
Event PhotosPhoto Booth Pictures A record number of supporters helped raise a groundbreaking total of over $250,000 at the A Bridge for Kids 9th Annual DreamMakers fundraiser on Saturday, November 13th. The amazing evening was highlighted by the inspirational story of Tony Chau, a first generation immigrant from Vietnam, Claremont McKenna graduate and ABFK alumni. “That’s brave,” shouted a person in the crowd, as we learned that Tony dreamt big and was inspired to apply to universities outside of the UC system after his College … [Read more...]
ABFK Students and Alumni Share Messages of Gratitude
A Bridge for Kids wants to recognize our amazing community of supporters for all that you do to help us make a positive impact in the lives of our teens. Below are a few personal messages of gratitude from ABFK teens and alumni. "A Bridge for Kids has provided me with so much more than "just" money...it gave me a mentor that cares and helps me. It has given me the confidence that everything is possible. And of course, it is helping me financially to get a step closer to college. I am thankful for all of the opportunities A Bridge for … [Read more...]
DreamMakers Tickets on Sale Now!
You're Invited! We are so excited to welcome everyone back to our 9th Annual DreamMakers, a spirited fundraiser to further our mission of providing support to high achieving , low-income teenagers in San Diego County. Join us for an evening of casino fun, a hosted bar and dancing to the sounds of DJ Daniel Peterson. This year's live auction will feature a chance to win a 5 night stay at a epic Villa in Cabo, a VIP weekend in Las Vegas with private air transport and penthouse accommodations, a Wine Country and Spa … [Read more...]
A Very Special Day with Some Very Special People
On September 25, 2021, something very special happened. Michael Nance, founder of A Bridge for Kids (ABFK), hosted a gathering of ABFK’s most cherished and long term VIP sponsors and supporters. Saturday was a very special day filled with laughs, drinks, good food, great stories, and even better people. Winston Churchill once said, “we make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” As sponsors, your ongoing and unrivaled generosity has given possibility and life not only to ABFK, but also to the many lives we are able to … [Read more...]
A Record Breaking Year…and It’s only October!!!
When one door closes, another opens. This has been the mantra of A Bridge For Kids since Covid closed most San Diego schools starting in 2020. This year, an open door yielded a record number of over 80 new teen sponsorships and it’s still only October! Since inception, A Bridge For Kids has visited San Diego schools and conducted personal interviews with teens to find candidates for sponsorship. Nominations from teachers, counselors, and parents, have introduced us to high achieving, low-income teens. With the closing of schools, that source … [Read more...]
SAT Prep Classes Provide “Hand Up” to ABFK Teens
An important component of the college application process is the submission of a student’s college entrance exam scores, namely the SAT(Scholastic Aptitude Test) and/or the ACT(American College Test). These exams are meant to help admissions departments differentiate high school applicants’ readiness for college. To help support our sponsored high school students and best prepare them to sit for entrance exams, A Bridge for Kids (ABFK) has been able to fund a variety of resources such as an SAT/ACT Preparatory Program. The SAT/ACT … [Read more...]
Save the Date for 9th Annual DreamMakers
After taking last year off (good riddance 2020), A Bridge for Kids is proud to announce that The Hyatt Aventine in La Jolla will again play host to it's 9th Annual DreamMakers! Save the date for November, 13th and plan to join us for a fun night of great food, open bar, music and dancing, a live auction and plenty of surprises. We are currently looking for businesses to help sponsor the event and are always looking to add additional prizes for our auction or end of night raffle. If you or someone you know would like to help add to the … [Read more...]
College Tours Provide Invaluable Experience for “At Risk” Students
"The A Bridge for Kids Campus Tour made the stressful selection process much easier and helped me find my home for the next four years." – Sam Martin, The Preuss School- Pitzer College Class of 2019 Choosing a college is paramount to choosing one’s home, city, community, social environment, and education for the next 4 years. What factors most align to the student’s lifestyle? Should the college be a large or small campus, be located within a city or a rural area, emphasize college spirit oriented around sports, offer religious … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Camila “Rose” Betancourt A Gifted Writer and only in 8th Grade.
When I was six, I wanted to be an astronaut, and when I was 7, I wanted to be a singer. By the time I was 11, I had thought becoming a judge or a lawyer would be my future, but that might have just been because of Legally Blonde. I am sure that it is something that every kid goes through. Profit usually comes to mind before the passion for when someone asks you what you want to be when you grow up. We all had our reasons, and mine was to be making enough profit to support my family. My name is rose, and I am 13 years old. I am now coming to … [Read more...]
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