Hello, my name is Roberto Rivera. I am 15 years old and a highschool student at The Preuss School UC San Diego. I am currently living with my mom, my grandma and grandpa as an only child. My grandparents immigrated here to the US with their 3 children (my mom, aunt and uncle). My mom works very hard to get me the things I need, like school supplies, soccer cleats, books, and the internet. As you all know, there was a worldwide spread virus called Covid-19. Due to this virus, almost everything had to be shut down, and everyone had to stay … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Adonany Ekubaselase – Challenger Middle School
Hello! My name is Adonay Ekubaselase, I am part of the first generation in my family to be born in this country. I am 13 and currently in Challenger middle school in 8th grade. I live with my dad, mom, and three brothers which is a family of 6. My parents were immigrants from different countries. They try their best to let us have a life they did not have by working for long periods of time till the point where they have barely any time to sleep. Our parents try to give us the opportunity to do things even though they are limited by many … [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...]
Sponsor Needed! Christian Juarez, The Preuss School, UCSD
My name is Christian Juarez. I am 14 years old and currently going to the Preuss School UCSD. I live with both of my parents and I have 2 sisters, one who is older than me and one younger than me. My father is a gardener and my mother is a stay home mom. Growing up has not been easy for me due to the fact that I have had a blood disorder since I was 2 years old and currently it is still a mystery what is causing my body not to produce a normal amount of platelets. Even though I wish to do a lot … [Read more...]
A Random Act of Kindness Leads to New Program for Low Income Teens
Many low-income students have problems with their laptops, ranging from connectivity issues, to the software being outdated or for most the cost is just too high to be able to afford one. Last year, A Bridge for Kids was approached by Glenda Rothberg, a longtime supporter and sponsor, who wanted to make sure technology was not an issue for our students. After examining the many ways she could help she ultimately decided to make a donation (that was matched by the organization) allowing our newly sponsored teens to buy a laptop of … [Read more...]
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