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...]
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...]
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...]
2021 Scholarship Winners Announced
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 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 a total of $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, … [Read more...]
ServiceNow Partnership Gives “Hand Up” to Low-income Students
A Bridge for Kids is excited to announce that ServiceNow, a Santa Clara based software company, has generously agreed to sponsor 10 of our students. In addition to a $1,000 sponsorship, each teen will be given a free laptop and will take part in a 10-week coding seminar hosted by Service Now engineers. Also, as a part of the program, students will have a dedicated ServiceNow Engineer who will act as a mentor to provide guidance and help with their final project. Michael Nance, Founder and CEO of A Bridge for Kids, said excitement for this … [Read more...]
A BRIDGE FOR KIDS presents: 1st Annual Musical Theatre Scholarship
BRIDGE FOR KIDS presents: A Bridge for Kids is proud to announce a new scholarship for a (Class of 2022) student pursuing musical theater in college to train with the Trifecta Broadway Coaches. This scholarship will recognize and support one current junior with a comprehensive college audition preparation program including private lessons in voice, dance, acting and more. We invite all San Diego high school juniors who qualify for the Government Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Seeking a dedicated youth … [Read more...]
Pandemic Leads to Even Greater Financial Insecurity and Depression Among Low-Income Teens
The COVID -19 pandemic has negatively affected just about everyone throughout the world over the past year. While almost no one has been left untouched, studies have suggested that younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, essential workers, and unpaid adult caregivers reported having experienced disproportionately worse mental health outcomes, increased substance use, and elevated suicidal ideation. Given the above facts, it’s not surprising that the students we support have experienced an even higher degree of … [Read more...]
2nd Annual Scholarship Program to Award $10,000 to High School Seniors
A Bridge for Kids is proud to announce that it will offer College Scholarships to students graduating in the Class of 2021. These scholarships will recognize and support seniors who have excelled in academics, athletics and/or the arts during their high school years. Bridge For Kids is doubling the scholarships offered this year to "at least" $10,000. 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 … [Read more...]
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