BRIDGE For Community Life

BRIDGE For Community Life

Serving Youth and Adults with Disabilities in the St. Croix River Valley

FOR YOUTH – FOR ADULTS

FOR YOUTH – FOR ADULTS

Offering a variety of programs for adults and youth including day and weekend services, employment services, social and recreational activities.

ANNUAL BRIDGE BOWLARAMA

ANNUAL BRIDGE BOWLARAMA

Our 16th Annual BOWLARAMA Fundraiser Returns - April 22nd, 2023!

Annual Corbin’s Cup Golf Benefit

Annual Corbin’s Cup Golf Benefit

Register Today for this exciting tournament on the Troy Burne Golf Course

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Click to see all the fun events we have coming up!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Make a difference in the lives of the people we support at BRIDGE

GET INVOLVED

GET INVOLVED

There are plenty of ways you can get involved whether as a volunteer, employer or through a monetary contribution.

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Upcoming BRIDGE Events:

Housing Forum – Independent Living Options Outside the Family – Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Click Here for Housing Forum Info

 

Please see our General Calendar for other BRIDGE Events and Activities:

General Calendar

Current BRIDGE Covid-19 Building Policies:

At this time visitors, parents & home staff are NOT ALLOWED inside the BRIDGE building without prior appointment.

If You Need to Contact BRIDGE:
email at: info@bridgecl.org or call 715-381-8230 and we will get back to you ASAP.

We will continue to share updates through our facebook page, voice alerts, and email. Thank you and stay well.

WHAT IS BRIDGE?

BRIDGE is a non-profit organization, providing community-based life skills training, employment services and social and recreational programs for youth and adults with disabilities. Located in Hudson, Wisconsin we proudly serve individuals in the St. Croix River Valley. We invite you to tour our website and explore all the opportunities BRIDGE offers for youth and adults with disabilities.

TESTIMONIALS

  • I like hanging out with my friends at BRIDGE the most!

    Josh - Client

  • I like everything about BRIDGE - going to the YMCA, seeing my friends, and playing the Wii.

    Callie - Client

  • I like the people at BRIDGE.
    The library is my favorite activity.
    I enjoy the different types of books to read.

    Joshua - Client

  • I like the different things we do every day and I like to volunteer at Christian Community Home.
    I like the “We Choose” groups.

    “We Choose” groups allow the clients to decide their activities for the weeks to come.

    Leslie - Client

  • I love the saying, “No one can do everything- but we can all do something!”
    If we would all do what we can, the world would be a better place.
    The BRIDGE clients always teach me new things like patience and how to appreciate more in life.
    BRIDGE is awesome!

    John Knutson - Volunteer

  • It is a true gift to have the opportunity to help an amazing organization while spending time with the greatest people.
    Volunteering at BRIDGE is really a highlight of my week.

    Natasha Trebus - Volunteer

  • I have found this program to be so beneficial not only to the employee but to the staff.
    I will definitely keep this program in mind for future hiring needs.

    Shelli Erck, Owner - Hudson Flower Shop

WHAT WE DO

DAY PROGRAMS

BRIDGE Day Services promote an active and healthy lifestyle and strengthens life skills through daily community experiences.

Transition Program for High School Students prepares students leaving special education for their adult life by attending Day Services
for continued life-skills development.

Summer Programs (on hold) encourage creativity & assist with life skills through fitness, cooking, music, nature, and art themes.

Location Tours are not available at this time. Contact Jesse to learn more.

SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Adapted Floor Hockey encourages an active lifestyle through floor hockey with friends.

BRIDGE Club on Brakke is a social club that meets for Bingo, movies, games, music, and more.

Come See Santa provides a stress-free environment to meet Santa, along with festive games and refreshments.

Dances take place in a fun environment for music, dancing, and refreshments with friends.

Parades give an opportunity to ride the BRIDGE Bus or walk along side it through historic Hudson and River Falls.

All Social & Recreational Activities are currently paused or being held virtually.

EVENING AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS

Our partner company BRIDGE To Home Services provides provides 1:1 safe and essential care for youth and adults with disabilities in their homes with availability on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Community Employment Services is an individualized process in which we connect qualified candidates with disabilities to community employers.

OUR MISSION

BRIDGE collaborates with school, county and community agencies in providing lifelong learning opportunities for youth and others with disabilities.

OUR VISION

Youth and adults with disabilities will be seen as community assets to be nurtured and developed so that they can become welcome, productive and engaged citizens in the community.

INDEPENDENCE

Helping clients identify individual strengths and develop independence is a fundamental principle of BRIDGE.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

We promote a healthy lifestyle, wellness choices and fitness habits, all which improves client mobility.

EMPLOYMENT

BRIDGE Employment Services assists clients in securing and maintaining jobs in the area.

COMMUNITY

Clients learn to establish connections with the people they live around and work with daily.

GIVE BACK

BRIDGE places an emphasis on giving back providing opportunities for clients to volunteer within the community.

THE ARTS

Clients of BRIDGE have the opportunity to explore the arts and the cultures of the St. Croix River Valley.

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Years Open

350

Individuals Served Per Year

107

Clients Placed in Jobs

125

Active Volunteers

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