If your friend asked you what Bridges For Youth was, how would you describe it?

"I would describe it as a learning center to know God." Brittany, age 15

"A place where we go and have fun and learn about God!" Nastazha, age 7

"Bridges is fun and you learn about God and Jesus and the staff is fun." Moo-Moo, age 7

"That it is a fun place to learn about Jesus." Victoria, age 7

"It has games and we pray and it is really fun." DeAnna, age 9

"Fun, cool, and free." Nick, age 10

"It is a center that helps you with your problems." Melea, age 12

"Fun because you have alot of things to do." Ashley, age 12 1/2

"It's a place that helps connect people with God." Bryana, age 8

"A cool place where you learn about God and hang out with friends." Shelby, age 16

"It's a center for the youth to learn about God. It's full of fun and excitement." Denise, age 17

"They make me feel happy." Cannon, age 12

"It's a place to hang out and have fun with your friends. And you learn about God." Trenton, age 8

"It is a wonderful Christian place where they don't put up with language, mean criticism, and on Friday you get dinner." Jay, age 16

"Its fun and you can learn about God." Logan, age 8

"Its fun, and it is telling you about God. Its a place you can play and be safe." Lucas, age 7

"I would describe Bridges as a place for Christians to come have fun and talk about God." Dagen, age 11

"Bridges is a fun place to hang out and learn about God." Rhyin, age 11

"Bridges is fun. You learn about God and Jesus. You also get to meet new people." Brittany, age 11

"Bridges is a fun free place where you can go on Fridays and play games until 8:00 pm." Dylan, age 9

"Bridges is a fun place to hang out. It is also a nice place to learn about God in a fun way." Phillip, age 12

Name some ways the staff at your Bridges center have made you feel like you are loved:

"They help us for or with our homework and give us food and hugs." La'kee, age 12

"This center has made me feel happy and loved." Nastazha, age 7

"They tell me I am pretty and hug me." Moo-Moo, age 7

"They got involved in games and talked to me and remembered when I was feeling low or down." Chelsey, age 12

"They listen when I talk to them and they also help me when I have problems." Dalton, age 14

"They helped me with my homework." William, age 16

"Hugs, made me laugh." Rose, age 11

"They have interesting conversations with us, they play with us, they really care about us." Cassie, age 12

"They always listen to you problems and prayer requests." Arlynda, age 14

"They don't just let you sit there, they play games with you." Logan, age 11

"Even if someone does not know me, they still ask to pray with me." Alexa, age 9

"The are very generous and they help me out a lot." Cierra, age 12

"They greet me everyday and notice when something has changed." Shelby, age 16

"They help me and care for me." Tiffany, age 9

"Jacob (one of the staff members) is really cool. He is like an older brother to me. Janis (another staff member) is awesome." Denise, age 17

"They love me and my family." Brooke, age 8

"Hugs, help me with problems." AnneMarie, age 13

"They help me with homework and talk to me when I'm down." Trenton, age 8

"By listening to what I ahve to say and helping me." Toni, age 11

"Telling me they love me and helping me with my troubles at home." Breeanna, age 15

"They have made me feel better about myself when I was feeling really bad!" Jaimie, age 16

"They always greet me, and they are kind to me and are helpful." Ryan, age 11

"They tell me 'good job' and they come up and talk to me, and some of them give me hugs." Jay, age 16

"By helping me learn more about God." Summer, age 11

"When I am sad they really try to make me feel better." Jordan, age 11

"We get a lot of attention and they play games with us." Kristen, age 10

"They listen to me when I need to talk about my problems." Keagan, age 16

"A great fun place to learn about God." Landon, age 6

"They make sure we're safe and they provide us with food and drinks." Brady, age 11

"I've always been able to talk to any of the staff members. I can pretty much talk to them about anything." Phillip, age 12

Many times snacks we have at Bridges are donated. What would you say to people who donate if you could express your thanks?

"Thank you for the food that you give to us even if sometimes we don't deserve it." La'kee, age 12

"Thank you for all your support!!" Sami, age 7 3/4

"Thank you for all you have done for us. It makes the kids feel happy." Desiree, age 12

"Thanks for your generous help and donations... we enjoy it very much." William, age 16

"Thank you so much! The snacks are really good." Destiny, age 9

"Oh my goodness... I love you! Thank you." Denise, age 17

"Say thank you to them and hug them." Brooke, age 8

"Thank you for providing the snacks." Charity, age 9

"Thanks for donated the food and snacks. We really appreciate it." Trey, age 9

"Thank you so much for supporting this organization and keeping our spirits alive." Breeanna, age 15

"God bless you because without you we would not have snacks and possibly not food." Jay, age 16

"I would be speechless. I would be so thankful." Jordan, age 11

"I would say thank you so much for giving us an opportunity to have fun away from home." Brady, age 11

If you could tell people why they should help keep your Bridges center open, what would you say?

"It is fun because the staff are awesome!" Jessica, age 11

"Help us keep bridges open because a lot of kids are staying out of trouble." Desiree, age 12

"Lots of people go there they would hate to see it be closed because then they would be bored after school." Chelsey, age 12

"Keep Bridges open because it helps kids learn about God in a fun way." Dalton, age 14

"It is really awesome I really love going here." Andi, age 12

"It helps our parents work." Nick, age 10

"It is really cool. I love going there. I would be so bored without them." Cassie, age 12

"I think you should because it is a loveing place." Alex, age 11

"If your mom works after school you can stay here (at Bridges)." Shelby, age 12

"Please keep bridges open so we can come and learn about God." Bradley, age 12

"Please help me keep coming!" Erika, age 9

"Because I wouldn't have anywhere else to hang out." Shelby, age 16

"Because it keeps the youth off the streets." Denise, age 17

"I would say that you should keep bridges open for the opportunities that they give to kids and teens." Laquisha, age 14

"That this is a wonderful place to go and just have fun and feel safe." Jaimie, age 16

"Please help keep our center open so kids won't do drugs." Austin, age 13

"Keep Bridges open because its a safe place to go and be with other kids and play." Jaylee, age 6

"It doesn't cost anything like other places and it's just as fun." Landon, age 6

"Bridges should be kept open because we learn more about our God and we have fun here." Katlyn, age 12

"If Bridges wasn't open I would have no where to go until mly parents got home." Phillip, age 12

"Bridges means a lot to us kids and we want it to keep it opened." Elayna, age 7

What have you learned about loving one another at Bridges?

"I have learned to love one another and be happy." Daryien, age 5

"Love eachother because they love you." Mason, age 8

"Always love someone even if you don't like them." Chelsey, age 12

"I learned that loving one another helps you with problems." Dalton, age 14

"That you should all love each other." Jack, age 7

"Just love all will be good." Rose, age 11

"That no matter what we should love each other." Cassie, age 12

"You should care for others." Travis, age 5

"That you put girls first." Bradley, age 12

"I learned that you should be nice to each other." Melea, age 12

"I learned that if you love others, they will love you back." Arlynda, age 14

"Don't fight with others." Christian, age 14

"That we should love God and not say bad words to eachother." Bryana, age 8

"I learned that you should do unto others as they would do to you." Nick, age 10

"I have learned taht even if you don't like someone you should respect them." Cierra, age 12

"Treat others like you want to be treated." Tiffany, age 9

"I learned that you should try to get along with oneanother." Caleb, age 16

"I am still learning!" Denise, age 17

"Since Jesus loves us we should love one another." Cannon, age 12

"I learned that since Jesus loves us we should love one another." Trenton, age 8

"That it's not right to be mean to anyone... just be kind." Toni, age 11

"We should love each other even if we don't like each other." Jaimie, age 16

"That it is good to love one another." Logan, age 8

"Since God made us, we are all connected and are all family." Lucas, age 7

"I've learned that the nicer you are the more you get along with others." Marrisa, age 14

"Something I have learned at Bridges is that it is good for you to meet new people." Dagen, age 11

"You should always love people, no matter how different they are." Keagan, age 16

"Treat others the way you want to be treated." Dylan, age 9

"That loving someone at Bridges helps everyday." Katlyn, age 12

"It takes a good person to care about someone who is different. I am one of those people because of Bridges for Youth." Phillip, age 12

What is your favorite thing at Bridges?

"The devotions." Brittany, age 15

"Meeting new people and the popcorn and candy." Andi, age 12

"I like the people and devotions." Karen, age 10

"The people who care about you!" Arlynda, age 14

"Hanging out with my friends." Christian, age 14

"My favorite thing is devotion." Alexa, age 9

"Devotions!" Cierra, age 12

"The staff." Caleb, age 16

"Teen center." AnneMarie, age 13

"Having fun while learning about God." Landon, age 6

"Friday nights because we have so much fun." Katlyn, age 12

My favorite thing about Bridges is the staff." Emma, age 9

Who is Jesus to you?

"Our savior who died on the Cross for us and loves all of us." La'kee, age 12

"He died on the cross to save us from our sins." Daryien, age 5

"Our LORD!!" Sami, age 7 3/4

"He saved us and died on the cross." Nastazha, age 7

"My King." Moo-Moo, age 7

"He is my savior form my sins." Chelsey, age 12

"Jesus to me is the messiah; He saved us all." Dalton, age 14

"Jesus is the only living God." William, age 16

"He is always there and I love him with all my heart." Andi, age 12

"Katheryn, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Menlove (staff members/volunteers)." DeAnna, age 9

"He is my savior and only God." Nick, age 10

"Our Lord and Savior." Rose, age 11

"He is my best friend and my God." Karen, age 10

"The Staff." Travis, age 5

"A guy who got hung on the cross to take our sins." Bradley, age 12

"My father and savior and others and God." Destiny, age 9

"Jesus is another parent to me." Melea, age 12

"Jesus is a savior and a guide." Ashley, age 12 1/2

"Alpha and Omega, and he is my counselor." Arlynda, age 14

"The savior." Logan, age 11

"My father in Heaven who I can ask for help." Christian, age 14

"My fatehr." Alexa, age 9

"The guy up in heaven." Nick, 10

"My savior, my everything." Cierra, age 12

"My savior." Tiffany, age 9

"Jesus is my friend and my savior." Caleb, age 16

"My savior. What else?" Denise, age 17

"Jesus loves me!" Brooke, age 8

"My savior." AnneMarie, age 13

"Jesus loves me!" Tabby, age 7

"Our Father." Cannon, age 12

"He is our Father." Trenton, age 8

"Jesus is the man who created this earth and put me here so I could see what life is about." Laquisha, age 14

"He is my God, my Father, my savior, my guardian, and most all: my friend." Toni, age 11

"God's Son, the one and only Son of God." Charity, age 9

"My savior, friend, and helper." Breeanna, age 15

"My savior." Jaimie, age 16

"He is like a brother because God is our Dad." Jacob, age 9

"He is my Lord." Logan, age 8

"A hero, King, and a friend." Lucas, age 7

"Someone who loves me and ided for me and everyone else." Marrisa, age 14

"A friend and a famous person I would love to meet." Kristen, age 10

"The man who died on the cross for me." Adriann, age 9

"Jesus is my personal Lord and Savior, and the Son of the one true God." Keagan, age 16

"Jesus is my guardian in life." Katlyn, age 12

"Jesus is my wonderful Lord and Savior that helps me through my life." Rebekah, age 11

"Jesus is my personal Lord and Savior; an unselfish person who was willing to give it all up for my mess ups." Phillip, age 12

What is your favorite Memory from Bridges for Youth?

"The staff and learning about God and Jesus." Moo-Moo, age 7

"When the band came and we went to watch the Power Team." Desiree, age 12

"Knowing the staff members and everybody who goes to Bridges." Chelsey, age 12

"My favorite memory is of all the friends I have made." Dalton, age 14

"Winning a dodgeball game." Nick, age 10

"My favorite is snack time." Destiny, age 9

"Everything!" Mya, age 8

"The staff is my favorite memory from Bridges." Melea, age 12

"Meeting a lot of new people." Ashley, age 12 1/2

"The staffs and my friends that I have made." Arlynda, age 14

"Dodgeball." Logan, age 11

"All the kind people who help with problems and tell me about God." Christian, age 14

"All my friends." Nick, age 10

"All the funny memories with the staff." Shelby, age 16

"My favorite memories from Bridges for Youth are of the staff." Caleb, age 16

"When I threw a basketball across the parking lot and made it." Cannon, age 12

"Watching Bible Man." Trenton, age 8

"The staff and all of their love and care they give the teenagers and kids." Laquisha, age 14

"When I have fun and meet new people." Toni, age 11

"My favorite memory is the nice-ness of the staff and teen center." Jay, age 16

"My favorite memory is God." Summer, age 11