Testimonies
Community Leaders
"It is a pleasure to offer my support of the Bridges For Youth Centers. Their work with our low income, at-risk youth population is a great resource for the area, especially for the kids that would not otherwise have the care and opportunities that their programming provides."
John Creson, Regional Administrator, Missouri Division of Youth Services
"As a county commissioner I know and understand the terrible problems facing families as they struggle with the economy, the drug culture, and all the other pressures on families these days. I have known Steve Hare for several years, and find him to be a person who deeply cares for kids. He also is able to manage well the programs they provide and the values they instill."
Roseann Bentley, Greene County Commissioner, District 2
"I want to convey my support of the Bridges For Youth Centers. They provide not only after school activities, along with daily snacks, but also unconditional love and acceptance to all children. The nurturing relationships developed at the centers provide the students with a passion to succeed in life, all wrapped up in a fun-filled environment".
Bob Dixon, State Representative, District 140
Supporter
This editorial appeared in the Springfield News Leader:
“One of the best programs to help kids stay out of gangs is one I read about in your paper several years ago. They have several facilities in our city. They provide places for kids to go after school-places to do homework, have snacks, and enjoy fellowship with each other and with adults supervising. “
“A new look at what they have accomplished in the past few years might be brought to the attention of the groups that are working to deter interest in gangs. This type of program merits our contributions of money, time, talents and service.”
“Kids need safe places to learn how to become an asset to our community, and they need our support”.
Parent
"Sometimes in the rush of our lives we need a break to be better parents to our children... Bridges gives me that little break I need. Thank you."
"I feel that Bridges has given my child a Christian background that will help her make the right choices in life and I have seen that already take place."
"Thank You to the angels who have made a difference in my childs life."
Cherie Careccia, daughter age 13
Business Owner
"I believe Bridges for Youth gives opportunities to kids. Kids with nowhere to go have a place where they belong, right in their own neighborhood. Kids that lack self-esteem and self-worth are given God’s love and a place in His family. Kids without discipline are given boundaries and rules that show someone DOES care about them. Much like the miracle of the fishes and loaves, God has taken Bridges for Youth, a small under-funded ministry, and given hundreds of kids opportunities they never would have had otherwise."
Bret McGowne
Wood Brite / Wood Renew
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