A Bridge for Kids is proud to announce that it is launching a new Scholarship Program that will recognize and support seniors who have excelled in academics, athletics and/or the arts during their high school years. A Bridge For Kids is offering up to $5,000 in college scholarships and these scholarships will be granted to low income, high achieving seniors who are committed to attending a four year college. Funds are intended to provide financial support for college expenses, including but not limited to tuition, books, housing deposits, … [Read more...]
Sponsorships Are Nothing New to the Delke Family!
Hello! My name is Sarron Delke and I am currently a junior attending The Preuss School UCSD. I was originally born in Jacksonville, Florida to a family of 3 sisters and a single mother, but moved to San Diego at the age of 3, when my family ran into some financial struggles. My mother was struggling to pay the bills, but she took action and worked two jobs to stabilize our financial state while we stayed at home under the supervision of our aunt. Because my mother never really had the best opportunities available for her, she … [Read more...]
Gompers Prep Student Dreams Big!
My name is Emely, and I come from a low-income family. I live in a small, and humble home with my mother and father. My father works in a painting company, and is thankfully, still employed. During my interview, I said my mother doesn’t work. But in reality, she does the most work for us all. She is a stay-at-home mom. She cleans the house, makes sure we are well fed everyday, and looks out for us. I think that is the greatest work of all, and I’m thankful for having her look after me. She is my teacher and inspiration. Growing up as an only … [Read more...]
A Bridge for Kids Announces 8th Annual Essay Contest and $2,500 First Prize
A Bridge for Kids8th Annual Essay Contest Essay Topic and Judging: Eligible students (see contest rules and eligibility below) may enter the 2020A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest by submitting an original essay of 750 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the following: What have you done in your life that you are the most proud of and how has this accomplishment impacted your life or the life of someone else? A panel of volunteers will judge the essays and the winners will be picked based on the … [Read more...]
ABFK Raises $3,575 at San Diego Gulls Community Night
A Bridge for Kids was honored to participate in the San Diego Gulls inaugural Community Night event on January 4 at Pechanga Arena. All game attendees were provided $5 in "Gulls Bucks" to donate to one of ten non-profit organizations represented. Each organization competed for a portion of $35,000 that was awarded according to how much "Gulls Bucks" they earned at the end of the game. We are so excited to announce that A Bridge for Kids earned $3,575 thanks to the generosity of the San Diego Gulls Foundation, ABFK supporters, and … [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...]
Meet Our Newly Sponsored Teens!
We are so excited to welcome the newest members of the ABFK family. Thanks to the generosity of our DreamMakers' supporters, we were able to award new sponsorships to five bright and talented teens. Help us welcome Bella Hutchison, Lex Lo, Miguel Tolentino, Uriel Rodriguez Jimenez, and Victoria Phyra. Scroll down to read more about some of our newest students and the challenges they've had to overcome. Bella Hutchison, Marston Middle School When I was 3, my family had a lot of problems and all five siblings were separated from our birth … [Read more...]
Record-breaking DreamMakers Raises over $200,000
John Morgan and Melissa Botello sharing the stage with Marilyn and Mr. Bond We did it! Thanks to you and to the record number of supporters at our 7th Annual DreamMakers Fundraiser, we raised over $200,000, which will help high-achieving, low-income teens reach for the stars! October 5, 2019 - A Bridge For Kids' 7h Annual DreamMakers fundraiser shone bright with star-studded guests including Marilyn Monroe, James Bond, and our glamourous community of supporters. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our many sponsors, … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Tyler Leptich SDSU
Q: Can you tell us a little about your background growing up? A: I never had much of a conventional family life. My Mom and Dad were never married. After my sister was born two-and-a-half years after me, they split up. There was a custody battle when I was still really young, too young to understand what was going on. When I was 12, my Dad passed away from Lung Cancer. I had just finished elementary school and just started at The Preuss School. It was far away from where I had gone to school before and I didn't have any friends at first. I … [Read more...]
From Sponsorship to Friendship: How One Interview Led to a Lifelong Connection
Michelle presented as a very shy girl who had intelligence way beyond her years. She spoke so softly that at her initial A Bridge For Kids interview, her interviewer could barely hear her. But once the conversation got into full gear, her maturity, ambition, self-direction, and drive became totally apparent. In the midst of the conversation, her barriers broke down, and she shared the fact that her dad was not in her life; and despite the fact that he walked out, she still loved him and was greatly hurt by his absence. While a loving mom … [Read more...]
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