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Dear (Contact First Name),
We are happy to report that since June, The Bridge Teen Center has had over 500 visits from students representing more than 12 local schools. As we enter the Spring semester, we are excited about the unique programs and events on The Bridge's calendar. Please check out the information in this newsletter and share it with people you know. There are tons of amazing free opportunities for students and parents at The Bridge, but we need your help spreading the word!
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 Free FAFSA Clinic Offered @ The Bridge
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 The Bridge Teen Center is hosting a free FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) clinic for parents of high school seniors and college students on Saturday, February 5th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. This free event is part of The Bridge's "College 101" series, and is intended to give parents a forum in which they can gain valuable insight about what is out there to help pay for their student's college education. The clinic, which will be facilitated by Illinois Student Assistance Commission, will contain two elements:
1) Parents can sign up for a one-on-one session (with free morning/afternoon snacks) for guidance in filling out the required FAFSA online or by mail. Laptops will be available to fill out the FAFSA online. Parents are asked to bring all related 2010 tax paperwork.
2) Parents can also sign up for a financial aid workshop (with free lunch) to find out all that is available to help pay for college. Our lunch workshop lays out for parents the financial process, finding scholarships, avoiding scams, how FAFSA works, etc.
Parents are asked to sign up for the free one-on-one sessions and financial aid workshop in advance. Sign up is available online, or call Amy McGrew, Program Director of The Bridge Teen Center, at 708.532.0500. Special thanks to the sponsors of this free event, Trinity Christian College and Chick-fil-A in Orland Park.
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Spring 2011 Program Calendar Released! |
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The Bridge Teen Center's program calendar for the Spring 2011 semester is now available. In addition to regular "hang out" hours after school (Tuesday-Thursday from 2:00-6:00) and on Friday nights (7:30-10:30), a number of unique free programs and events are being offered. Free guitar lessons, weekly hobby workshops, art studio, yoga, pilates, self-defense, and culinary demonstrations with local chefs are just a few of the upcoming offerings. Printed program books can be picked up at The Bridge, or you can download a PDF file here:
http://thebridgeteencenter.org/images/uploads/Spring_Program_Handout_2011.pdf
Feel free to share this link with teens and parents you know. We are also looking for people willing to help distribute our calendars at local churches and businesses. If you are willing to help out or need additional information, please call 708.532.0500 or email
info@thebridgeteencenter.org |
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