“I am most proud of getting out of my comfort zone since high school. I used to be afraid of getting out of my shell in high school to go explore different things the world has to offer. However, in college, I studied abroad in 10 different countries and truly "lived and experienced life". I took every opportunity presented to me and am no longer afraid to try anything new or be out of my comfort zone.” Nghi P Dang Nghi’s story begins in Vietnam, 1998. At the age of three, her parents made the decision to move to the United States - a … [Read more...]
Save the Date: 10th Annual DreamMakers!
Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Winners
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 A Bridge for Kids College Scholarship. Each year we recognize and support low-income high school seniors throughout San Diego who have excelled in academics, athletics and/or the arts during their high school years. This year over $20,000 in funding was 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 … [Read more...]
Summer Fiesta 2022- Celebrating a Decade of Success!
Let's celebrate a decade of success! A Bridge for Kids is hosting a Summer Fiesta to celebrate our 10th anniversary, and we would love for you to come and bring your friends to celebrate with us! Join us on June 26th for an intimate outdoor concert featuring Humphrey's by the Bay regular and local favorite Grooveline, food, games, raffles, and much more. What’s happening at the Summer Fiesta?◉ Outdoor Concert Featuring Grooveline ◉ Food ◉◉ Drinks ◉ Games ◉ Raffles & Giveaways ◉ … [Read more...]
A Twist of Fate Podcast
If you live in San Diego, you've most likely found out that everything is around a 20-30 minute drive apart. Because of this commute time, you've most likely either started listening to podcasts in the car, or know someone who's tried to convince you to listen to podcasts in the car. Today, we're here to freshen up your podcast catalog (or convince you to listen to podcasts) with an inspiring story from the founder of A Bridge for Kids, Mike Nance, presented by Twist of Fate Podcast. … [Read more...]
Where Are They Now: Iris Hinh
This week’s student spotlight is a personal story of growth in the toughest of times, triumph over self doubt, and learning to not be afraid. This story of resilience belongs to Iris Hinh, whose sponsorship started during her junior year of high school at West Hills in 2014. Typically, I would have taken the major points from Iris’ responses and put it into article format, but Iris’ story writes itself. So without further adieu, please enjoy this inspirational journey. Can you tell me a bit about your life growing up? My parents were born in … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Jude Qaddoura – Escondido Charter High School
My name is Jude Qaddoura, and I'm currently a freshman at Escondido Charter High School. I’ve lived in Escondido for my entire life, with the exception of some surrounding cities and staying in Jordan for a few months. My parents, both hard working immigrants, came to the United States around the age of 18, and have worked hard to get to the point where they were able to support themselves and start a family. Growing up I struggled with anxiety and had to find ways I could work around it, meaning I had to give myself the confidence to go out … [Read more...]
Samantha Palmerin, From Escondido Charter High School, Wins 10th Annual Essay Contest
Samantha Palmerin, a senior at Escondido Charter High School, bested 175 other entrants in winning the 10th Annual A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest. This is the first time that a student from Escondido Charter has won the event and earned the $2,500 first prize. Congratulations to Samantha! This year students were asked “What makes you unique and how has this uniqueness shaped you into the person you are today?” Essays were submitted to A Bridge for Kids and scored by a panel of 30 judges. Winners were picked … [Read more...]
College Tours Provide “Once in a Lifetime” Experience to ABFK 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...]
10th Anniversary Student Spotlight: Tony Chau
Tony Chau is one of ABFK’s finest. If you know Tony Chau, you know he is one of a kind… and if you don’t, this article is a chance to at least get to know him a little bit better. “Everyone here knows someone who may not have had the same resources as the people around you, and we can’t help but think about “what if…" I think about that a lot, and now more than ever as I have grown older. What if my parents never emigrated from VietNam to search for a better education for their children? What if I never attended a school where … [Read more...]
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