Current Needs
There are a vast amount of needs that teens list when applying to A Bridge For Kids. These needs cover everything from school supplies, books and computers to athletic fees and equipment to music and art lessons and supplies. Your donation can help a teen realize his or her academic, athletic or artistic potential. If you wish to help a teenager in need, choose one or more of the below items and click on the Donate Now button. When you check out just let us know in the “notes” section what need(s) you wish to fulfill. As always, all donations made from the links below will go to the child who has made the request.
The Gift of Education
Many of our teens have worked hard to be the first in their family to attend college. With your help that dream can become a reality.
Allow a Senior to visit and tour colleges – $500
College application fees – $175
Financial Aid registration – $100
Send SAT/ACT Scores to colleges – $50
*Sponsor a teen for a full year – $150/mo
The Gift of Self Confidence
Sometimes a small thing you do can mean everything in another person’s life. Your Donation will be seen as a vote of confidence to a “teen in need”.
Summer Church Camp- $500
A class trip- $250
A new suit for interviews- $200
Piano Lessons- $150
A new pair of jeans and a shirt- $50
*Sponsor a teen for a full year – $150/mo
The Gift of Athletics
“Sports help develop future leaders, help students learn valuable life lessons and involve them in stress reducing activities”- Laura Castro, 2012 A Bridge for Kids essay contest winner
Club Volleyball Team -$500
Basketball Camp – $250
MMA/Karate training – $100
A new pair of cleats or running shoes- $50
*Sponsor a teen for a full year – $150/mo
The Gift of Technology
By far the most requested gift this season is an Ipad or laptop computer. Many of the teens we talk to take public transportation to school at 6:00 AM and after tutoring or afterschool activities do not return home until after 7:00 PM. Manay stay after school to finish their homework, as the only computer available to them is at school. Anything that helps make their life more efficient is very much in demand and greatly appreciated.
Refurbished or new Laptop w/ software -$500
Used Ipad- $250
HP Printer – $100
Computer/printer supplies- $50
*Sponsor a teen for a full year – $150/mo
*Sponsor a child today for 12 months. After your donation is received we will match you with a child (usually within 24 hours) and send you a brief biography of your teen along with a welcome package.