At The Bridge, we know that history matters—especially the stories of young people, families, staff, and communities who persevere through adversity. This Black History Month, we honor Black resilience, leadership, and excellence, and we call for a collective recommitment to creating a community where Black identifying youth feel safe enough to heal, accepted enough toContinue Reading

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Celebrating Youth Growth and Setting New Years Resolutions
The resilience, strength, and determination of youth at The Bridge is unmatched. In 2025 alone, 84% of youth were in school and/or employed, and 92% of them made progress towards their personal goals! We’re proud to walk alongside youth at these pivotal moments. As we celebrate the start of 2026, we sat down with someContinue Reading

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Celebrating Black History and Excellence—Today and Every Day
Dear BFY commUNITY, February is Black History Month—a time to honor the generations of Black Americans whose strength, brilliance, and courage have shaped our nation, our communities, and the future. This year is especially meaningful as we recognize “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” marking 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson and others first called our countryContinue Reading




