Established on the West Bank in 1970 by local activists, Sister Rita Steinhagen and Sister Marlene Barghini of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, The Bridge for Youth has been a consistent and stable leader in supporting youth in crisis. Founded through the vision and leadership of these fierce advocates, today The Bridge is an independent, non-religious organization serving youth of all backgrounds. What began as a thoughtful and meaningfulContinue Reading
Youth and Staff Reflect on BIPOC Mental Health
Supporting young people starts with meeting them where they are and providing them with holistic support. At The Bridge for Youth, we’ve seen firsthand how culturally relevant care impacts the young people we work with. In 2025, 81% of youth supported identified as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). As we work to be a safe and welcomingContinue Reading
Summer 2026 Newsletter: Pride, Juneteenth, and CommUNITY Engagement
Don’t miss out! Join our mailing list to get all the latest BFY updates. Together we recognized Black liberation and excellence at our 5th annual CommUNITY Juneteenth Event. The afternoon was full of great food, activities, and cultural celebrations. We welcomed local rapper Terrell X to the stage where he taught youth the art of the human beatbox.Continue Reading
