We’ve all had that one teacher, scout leader or a friendly neighbor who inspired us to achieve a goal or realize a dream. For Maya Angelou, it was Mrs. Flowers who insisted that she read every book in the school library. With Mrs. Flower's encouragement, Angelou discovered poetry in the musty aisles of a school library that was no larger than a telephone booth. At A Bridge for Kids, our mentors see the value in every student’s dreams. They believe that every student should have the opportunity to succeed no matter their household … [Read more...]
ABFK Alumnus Highlights Importance of Education and Mentorship
A Bridge for Kids alum Eric Tran discusses the importance of mentorship among low-income, first-generation students. As a freshman at Princeton University, Eric plans to study international education policy and his ultimate goal is to help increase access to education in underdeveloped countries. Q: How did you first hear about A Bridge for Kids and what inspired you to apply? A: I heard about A Bridge for Kids in 9th grade through our college counselor. She helped a lot of us [students] find programs and organizations that would benefit … [Read more...]
7th Annual Essay Contest Offers $2,500 First Prize
Essay Topic and Judging: Eligible students (see contest rules and eligibility below) may enter the 2019 A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest by submitting an original essay of 750 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the following: What is the greatest adversity you have had to overcome and how did it help make you into the person you are today? A panel of volunteers will judge the essays and the winners will be picked based on the creativity, originality, clarity and overall impact of the essay. Note: Deadline for entry is midnight … [Read more...]
Giving Tree Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Foster Youth
This holiday season, once again, brought A Bridge For Kids and the La Jolla Country Day School together to continue their tradition of providing seasonal joy for San Diego's low income and foster youth. The Giving Tree event creates excitement and joy on the school campus as students and their parents peruse a board full of icons, each one naming a needy child, their age, and the gift they wish to receive this year. Requested items are often PJ's, slippers, make-up, robes, sports shoes, gift cards, game consoles, phone chargers, toys and more. … [Read more...]
A Bridge for Kids Success Story- Brianna Diaz
A BETTER LIFE THROUGH SPONSORSHIP AND A UCLA EDUCATION “My childhood consisted of sleep deprivation, tiredness, hopelessness, house infestations, insecurities, crowded rooms, different schools, eviction after eviction, prayers, and an experience that would open my eyes to the world.” Brianna shared these words with A Bridge for Kids during her interview process in spring of 2014 when she was in the eleventh grade. Parental and economic stability was not a luxury that Brianna had, as her father was not in the picture, her stepfather met a … [Read more...]
DreamMakers Hits New Highs For At-Risk Teens
OH WHAT A NIGHT! On October 6th, the A Bridge For Kids signature event, DreamMakers, brought over 200 members of the San Diego community together to raise over $200,000 to support high achieving, low income teens seeking to improve their lives and create a brighter future. The energy throughout the evening was electric as guests enjoyed an open bar, delicious food stations, casino games, a fun photo booth, and dancing to music by DJ Noel. A great time was had by all! Additionally, our two teen guest speakers, Ronald and Sierra, who shared … [Read more...]
Sponsor Wanted: Immigrant from Ethiopia Uses Life Experiences as Motivation
Living in a single parent household is very different from that with both parents. With only one income to support an entire family, it becomes difficult for all the needs of the family to be met. Having lived with both of my parents for 12 years and then transitioning to a single parent household the stark differences were very evident and hard to adjust to. My name is Rahel Chewaka and I live with my mother and two brothers in San Diego. After 5 years of living in Ethiopia, Africa I moved to California with my family. My mother is an … [Read more...]
Michael Nance- The Man Behind the Mission
We’re pleased to share that A Bridge for Kids’ Founder and CEO, Michael Nance, is profiled in the September 2018 issue of Ranch and Coast magazine. In the article, Nance explains why A Bridge for Kids is so crucially important and how the financial support for teens can be life changing: “I’m convinced that if we get these kids into the right fit college, vocational program, or whatever it is they aspire to do, they have a much better chance for success.” Read more about Michael Nance, his vision, and why he has “committed his life” to … [Read more...]
6th Annual Campus Tour- A Students Perspective
For high-achieving students who are also first-generation, low-income students, college tours may be unattainable, which is an incredibly big disadvantage going into the college application process. A Bridge for Kids has made it possible for students like us this summer to get to know everything from class sizes to the surrounding community of the colleges that we are interested in. The first school that we headed to was the University of California Irvine (UCI). Being a UC school, it was a school that was on all of our lists. One of … [Read more...]
Making What Seemed Impossible Possible – Brown University
Imagine being one of two daughters being raised by a single mother who held three jobs to support the family, working 10 hours a day, seven days a week with just a few days off. Money is very tight, so there are no available funds to allow you to be in an after school program while your mother works. Instead, she picks you and your sister up from school, and you stay in the car doing your homework while she returns to work. After work, you all return to the home that you share with your uncle. All the while, your mother instills in you the … [Read more...]
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