A BRIDGE
TO THE FUTURE
We offer youth the strength of values, respect and compassion and a chance to practice the life skills needed to set the goals that matter most.
TOO MANY HOMELESS YOUTH
“Before I came here I was in a small and lonely world…”
Make a connection
The Bridge brings you together. Positive relationships. Peer encouragement. Open mindedness. Hang out.
Express yourself
The Bridge helps you deal. Manage anger. Change your attitudes. Share your emotions.
Find confidence
The Bridge helps you get it together. Grow self-esteem. Value yourself — and others.
“I haven’t liked the way I looked or liked how I act…”
- Resource Centre Services
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- Drop-in program with nightly activities Monday through Friday (follow us on social media for daily activities and workshops)
- Youth Leadership Committee
- Take your Shot program
- Mental health and addiction service help
- Learn life and coping skills
- Job and education assistance
- A homework area and a chapel
- Computers and games
- Basic needs support (e.g., laundry, shower, clothing closet, food programs)
- Supportive housing at The Quiring Family Fresh Start housing facility
- Semi-independent housing program
- Tiny Home Community Development (50 unit housing development)
- A place to share your story
- A place to make your story
“I feel close to people in this program.”
The Bridge promotes community and collaboration in education, health and wellness and employment support for our 14 to 24 year olds.
Partnerships include South Essex Community Council, John Howard Society Windsor-Essex County, Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, New Beginnings, local churches, and more.
“It’s building that place you’re forever building; respect is a pretty big thing.”
It’s said that one of the hardest decisions in life is to choose which bridge to burn, and which to cross. Help empower our youth in the greater Leamington area to make the right choice.
Your dollars span the way to education, employment, safe places to sleep and more. You will create their chance to overcome barriers, and stand tall for better outcomes.
Be a part of helping them cross the right bridge.
LONG TERM STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic planning is a key governance tool and a good practice for organizational success. Our five-year plan was developed with the knowledge of continued need in the community and in anticipation of exciting growth for the organization.
