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Bridges to Success®
Bridges to Success is a youth development initiative providing support for the academic, emotional and social development of children and youth ages 7 to 19 to make a successful transition to higher education and/or the workplace.
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| "Essex youth, particularly those residing in urban municipalities, face enormous challenges to their development." Excerpted from United Way of Essex and West Hudson's 2005 Priority Populations Plan Needs Assessment Report |
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Already challenged by common adolescent struggles to meet the more rigorous academic demands while under going physical and emotional changes, these youth must grapple with daily survival against intense negative peer pressure, violence, and the lure of gang activity. They often live in neighborhoods where there are limited supports for promoting their optimal growth, especially scholastic achievement.
In response to the needs of our youth, United Way is partnering with local agencies who are focused on ensuring that Essex County children will have access to programs and services that encourage:
- partnering caring and committed adults with children who need and want mentors
- awareness and appreciation of the literary arts as essential forms of expression for the human experience
- quality after school programs that include tutoring, mentoring and high-yield learning activities
- inclusive after school programs for students with developmental disabilities
