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...]
Alumni Spotlight: Tyler Leptich SDSU
Q: Can you tell us a little about your background growing up? A: I never had much of a conventional family life. My Mom and Dad were never married. After my sister was born two-and-a-half years after me, they split up. There was a custody battle when I was still really young, too young to understand what was going on. When I was 12, my Dad passed away from Lung Cancer. I had just finished elementary school and just started at The Preuss School. It was far away from where I had gone to school before and I didn't have any friends at first. I … [Read more...]
From Sponsorship to Friendship: How One Interview Led to a Lifelong Connection
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...]
Annual East Coast College Tour Has Students’ Sights on Success
School may still be out for many of our students, but summertime at A Bridge for Kids means college tour season is in session! We are excited to announce that a group of six students recently returned from a whirlwind five-day East Coast College Tour that gave them time to explore a variety of prestigious institutions including Princeton, NYU, UPenn, Harvard, Yale, Brown and MIT. Read on to see photos from the trip and to hear about the experience from the students themselves! As always, thank you to our generous supporters for allowing us to … [Read more...]
DreamMakers Set for Oct 5, 2019
Why Mentorship Matters
We’ve all had that one teacher, scout leader or a friendly neighbor who inspired us to achieve a goal or realize a dream. For Maya Angelou, it was Mrs. Flowers who insisted that she read every book in the school library. With Mrs. Flower's encouragement, Angelou discovered poetry in the musty aisles of a school library that was no larger than a telephone booth. At A Bridge for Kids, our mentors see the value in every student’s dreams. They believe that every student should have the opportunity to succeed no matter their household … [Read more...]
A Bridge for Kids Success Story- Brianna Diaz
A BETTER LIFE THROUGH SPONSORSHIP AND A UCLA EDUCATION “My childhood consisted of sleep deprivation, tiredness, hopelessness, house infestations, insecurities, crowded rooms, different schools, eviction after eviction, prayers, and an experience that would open my eyes to the world.” Brianna shared these words with A Bridge for Kids during her interview process in spring of 2014 when she was in the eleventh grade. Parental and economic stability was not a luxury that Brianna had, as her father was not in the picture, her stepfather met a … [Read more...]
Tickets on sale now for 4th Annual Casino Night
Join A Bridge for Kids at our 4th Annual Casino Night where 100% of proceeds will go to supporting San Diego's low income teens, helping them achieve a successful and bright future. Discounted tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by clicking TICKETS. This magical evening will be hosted by celebrity auctioneer Chuck Dukas and will have entertainment from The House of Magic in Los Angeles. 6:00- Enjoy a hosted bar, strolling magicians and Early Bird Raffles. 7:30- Casino opens with blackjack, craps, roulette and more … [Read more...]
3rd Annual East Coast Tour Highlights Opportunity
After two successful West Coast Campus Crawls in the Spring, eight high achieving, very excited teenagers met at the San Diego airport the morning of July 24th for a week long trip to visit Universities on the East Coast. These students were selected based on their desire to attend college in the Northeast along with their GPA and standardized test scores. One of the students was ranked #1 in their class at their respective high school, and the group as a whole had a collective GPA well over 4.00. The week started with a visit to the … [Read more...]
A Bridge for Kids Mourns Loss of Co-Founder
One beautiful morning in the spring of 2012, Tammy Nance and I met for a walk to talk about A Bridge For Kids. At that time, the organization was just forming and still waiting for its non-profit status. Tammy’s excitement and enthusiasm for the potential to change the lives of San Diego’s high achieving, low income teens, was palpable. The mission was clear, but the potential for the organization’s impact on San Diego was just in its infancy. It was clear that there was so much to be done and so many opportunities ahead. I was sold! I … [Read more...]
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