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...]

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...]

This program is so much more than preparing you for college, it can provide you with a lifetime friend which I find so valuable. Kimberly Uhls, Escondido Charter High School, UC Irvine Q: Can you tell us about your childhood and family life growing up? My family is kind of complicated. I grew up with two of my brothers and one of my sisters. I do have more siblings than that but it’s a very disjointed family. My parents are both very loving but they had to work a lot when I was younger so they were never really involved with my school … [Read more...]

How did you first hear about ABFK and what inspired you to apply?The first time I heard about A Bridge for Kids was my freshman year of high school. I got a recommendation from my scholarship counselor who actually worked with ABFK. I went through the interview process and then Michael Nance ended up sponsoring me. Can you tell us a little about your background growing up?Growing up for me was a series of surprises. Life can throw a lot of curveballs your way and I had to catch all of them. I was the mother and the father of the house. I … [Read more...]

With the end of the school year approaching, we celebrate a period of significant transitions, from middle to high school, from high school to college and from college to career. It’s truly a season of endings and exciting new beginnings for our students, their families and mentors. As our 2019 graduating students toss their caps in the air, they usher in a new class of high school students that are eager to follow in the footsteps of their older peers. With a brand new class of ambitious and dedicated young minds, we need your help now more … [Read more...]

Drumroll please! After careful review and consideration, it is with great excitement that we announce the winners of the 7th Annual A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest! High school students from across San Diego County submitted a record-breaking 341 essays, nearly twice as many submissions as 2018. This year, students were asked to address the greatest adversity they have overcome and how it helped make them into the person they are today. A panel of volunteers reviewed the essays using a diverse set of criteria including the writer’s creativity, … [Read more...]