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BRIDGE BULLETIN
News for Friends of The Bridge Teen Center
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Greetings!
We appreciate your interest in The Bridge Teen Center. As you know, our doors opened on June 5th, and this summer has been a real whirlwind. Students are finding their way to The Bridge from as far away as Kankakee and Carol Stream! We are excited about what is in store for the organization this fall. If you aren't already an active volunteer or donor, please consider getting involved now. The generosity of people like you form the very foundation of The Bridge Teen Center. YOU have the ability to positively impact a young life.
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| BTC Summer Program Summary | | |
What does Meijer, JC Penney, Hershey's, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission all have in common? They all partnered with The Bridge this summer on a variety of free programs for teens! Programming at The Bridge officially kicked off in June with a special program conducted by a team of young professionals from Hershey's, who tackled the topic of finding, interviewing, and keeping a job. More than 20 students attended this event, which was also supported by JC Penney in Orland Park.
In July, Meijer's regional chef and dietician also conducted a program at The Bridge that
taught students how to prepare healthy snacks. Students also walked over to the new Meijer store, and were given a tour that taught them how to shop for healthier ingredients. Throughout the summer, The Bridge has also teamed up with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, who have provided workshops about researching potential careers. A number of other programs were offered in June, July and August, including several art and culinary programs. Thus far, The Bridge has had well over 200 visits to the storefront facility in Orland Park!  |
| Learn More About The Bridge... | | |
 For those who could not attend our opening weekend festivities, we are offering another Community Open House on Saturday, August 21st from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Attendees can stop by and learn more about The Bridge Teen Center, tour our facility, check out our fall program calendar, meet our staff and volunteers, and
enjoy some free refreshments. If you know a student, parent, or prospective volunteer that might have interest in attending, please spread the word. If you would like to distribute flyers to a group you are involved with, please call 708.466.8080 or email rob@thebridgeteencenter.org to arrange for copies. |
| Fall Program Hours Announced | | |
Fall hours at The Bridge begin on September 10th. We will be offering "Friday Night Live" events
for students, every Friday from 7:30-10:30 PM. Friday night events will include live entertainment, culinary demonstrations, games, and more. We will also remain open for students during afterschool hours, Tuesday through Thursday from 2:00-6:00 PM. Students are always encouraged to check our website to view our complete program calendar and sign-up for programs online.
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| A Bridge For Parents... | | | |
In keeping with our goal to support parents of teens, we will relaunch our parent programming beginning this month. A number of helpful programs and roundtable discussions have been scheduled, including: Parents Roundtable: Students & Stress
Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 PM
A panel of experts (phyiscian, counselor, college admissions officer) discuss and field questions on how to recognize and address stress in students.
College 101 Series (offered in partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission):
Thursday, 9/16 at 7:00 PM - Getting It All Started (for parents and students)
Thursday, 11/4 at 7:00 PM - How To Pay For College (for parents only)
Saturday, 2/5 drop in between 9:00 AM and 5:00PM - FAFSA Clinic
Parents Roundtable: Teens In Trouble
Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 PM
Simultaneous roundtable discussions facilitated by mental health professionals on suicide/depression, drugs/alcohol, eating disorders, self-injury, etc.
For more information, contact Amy McGrew, Program Director, at 708.466.8080 or via email at amy@thebridgeteencenter.org. Please help spread the word to any parents of teens that you know. Flyers are also available if you would like to distribute them to groups you are involved with. |
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The Bridge Teen Center
15555 S. 71st Court - Orland Park, IL 60462
708-532-0500 |   |
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