Abraham Lincoln once said "It´s not the years in your life that count it is the life in your years." Reading this quote recently got me thinking about how my own life would be so very different if I was not afforded and had not taken advantage of certain opportunities growing up. Looking back at those formidable teenage years, I now realize how fortunate I was to have the chance to play team sports, participate in school activities and apply (and in some cases even get accepted) to the colleges of my choice. In short, I was lucky in that I had … [Read more...]
Helping Military Families, One Child at a Time
A Bridge for Kids wants to say thank you to Erick Muriel, Teen Center Supervisor at the Miramar Youth Center, for contacting us about two very deserving kids who needed a helping hand this summer. Mr. Muriel knew the two girls from years past when they had attended camp on a regular basis. He also understood that they wanted to participate again this year but couldn’t afford the $20/week per child fee. Due to recent cutbacks in military spending, the camp was no longer free and with the family having experienced a series of recent financial … [Read more...]
A Bridge for Kids 2013 Essay Contest
Our 2nd Annual Essay Contest is now underway! Students may submit essays of 750 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the following: Discuss one short term and one long term goal you have for yourself and what you believe to be the biggest roadblock that might keep you from achieving each goal? Enter now for your chance to win the top prize of a $2,000 sponsorship from A Bridge for Kids. … [Read more...]
Thank You to All of our Volunteers
A Bridge for Kids would like to thank 15-year-old Brandon Nance, as he gets ready to go back to La Jolla Country Day in August. Brandon took a year off from school last year to dive head first into community service and more specifically help teens, like himself, in need of a “helping hand”. He was instrumental in setting up meetings with local charter schools and other local organizations. He spent numerous hours on maintaining the organizations database and on other special projects. Brandon was also instrumental in developing several … [Read more...]
Ranch and Coast- September 2013
When Michael and Tammy Nance went looking for a great cause to support, they simply couldn't find the perfect fit. "We knew we wanted to help kids in general," says Michael. Two years ago the Nance's founded A Bridge for Kids…a nonprofit that seeks to fill in the gaps, whether it is a new pair of cleats or funds to cover a college application. The only criteria is that they are a teenager, have a financial need and unfulfilled dreams! >>> Read More from the September issue … [Read more...]
4th Annual Casino Night Live Auction Items
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Casino Night 2016 Pictures (by Susan Taylor)
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