YOU Have Benefits When You’re a Bridge Builder:
-Earn up to 6 hours of college and high school credit through a partnership with Christian Brothers University and the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Program (approximate value of 6 hours of college credit at CBU= $2,550)
-Take part in two summer residential leadership conferences, totaling 75 hours of training (includes lodging, food & programming)
-Receive 30+ hours of year-round training in leadership, diversity appreciation and community action
-Log approved Community Service Hours
-Meet other diverse young leaders like you
-Earn a stellar letter of recommendation from BRIDGES, one of the most respected youth organizations in our city
-Make friends that last a life time
Your benefits of this 2-year program if you were to pay for them would total more than $4,000.
We are committed to keeping costs as low as possible. With this commitment your cost to participate is based on an annual sliding scale fee to offset program costs:
Annual Household Income Range Annual Fee
Under $27,000 FREE
$27,000 - $42,999 $100
$43,000 - $68,999 $200
$69,000 - $99,999 $300
$100,000 - $149,999 $400
$150,000 or more $500
Director, Mario Hendrix, mhendrix@bridgesusa.org 901-452-5600