Appreciation, Awards, Honors, & Press

“I have volunteered at The Bridge since 1988. Over these last two decades, I have seen The Bridge work miracles, and I have seen The Bridge offer support, care, and guidance to teens, both in big and small ways.”
Kathy B.“As a young girl from North Camden, I was told that my future consisted of teenage pregnancy and broken relationships. However, The Bridge taught me that I was so much more than that by giving me a place to speak freely, socialize with others, acquire coping skills, and the knowledge that anything is possible with hard work and determination.”
Marisol C.

“In all my years as an educator, I have not witnessed anything as powerful or as effective as The Bridge program.”
Anna L.

“The Bridge helped me and is still helping me become a responsible and respectful young man in many ways that mean alot to me.”
Anthony P.

“Just the other day I passed this girl in the hallway. She was hunched over, trying to be unnoticed, and reminded me of me. I thought how painful that would have been for me to go into college like that. I would have missed out on so many opportunities…I felt grateful for The Bridge, tremendously. You guys are a blessing.”
Lily Q.

“When I came to The Bridge about two years ago, as an intern, I thought I was just going to be helping them. It turns out they’ve helped me grow in patience, confidence, listening skills, and a host of other things I will need to succeed in a career working with adolescents.”
Tiffany H.
Nov 2013 Article: CHA: Weekly sessions help Camden teens navigate life choices – Read
2007 Article: Camden County Partnership for Children: “The Bridge” – Read – PDF
Al Día Article (en español)
Nov 2005 Shining Star Award – The Bridge 25th Anniversary Celebration
May 2005 Rutgers University – For Reaching Out & Supporting Youth Culturally (I.N.T.A.C.T.)
May 2004 Commendation – from Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald
Apr 2004 YMCA Camden County – Robert T. Johnson Award
Mar 2004 Proclamation – by Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Mar 2004 Citation – from State of NJ General Assembly
Mar 2004 Award: Girl Scouts of Camden County NJ, Inc – Women of Outstanding Achievement
Mar 2003 Award Nominee: Innovative Service to those who are Poor
Mar 2003 Award Nominee: Richard A. Stebbins
Oct 2002 Award: Joseph Pacera Community Benefit
Jun 2001 International Who’s Who of Professional Management
May 2001 Award Nominee: Innovative Service to those who are Poor
May 2001 Award Nominee: Richard A. Stebbins
Nov 2000 Families Count: The Camden Honors Program – The Annie E. Casey Foundation & UWCC
Oct 2000 Volunteer for Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in its Camden City programs
May 2000 Award: 4th Annual Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Peace Award
Mar 2000 Resolution: New Jersey General Assembly
Dec 1999 VHA America’s Promise
Sept 1999 Article: Bridging the Gap – Health News
May 1999 Award: NJHA Applause
Apr 1999 Award: NJ Child Assault Prevention
May 1997 Acknowledgement in Doctoral Study by Philip Christian Hirsch, DMin
1997 Award: United Way of Camden County’s Achievement Award
Dec 1996 Distinguished Contribution Award of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Jun 1996 Award: The 1st “Maria Award” for Outstanding Community Achievement
Oct 1995 Resolution: City Council of Camden, NJ – An Asset to the Betterment of the City
Oct 1995 Puerto Rican Unity for Progress for Unlimited Dedication & Contribution to the Youth
Aug 1995 Award: Foster G. McGaw for Excellence in Community Service
May 1994 Award: YWCA TWIN (Tribute to Women in Industry)
Dec 1993 Award: HRET “Community Outreach Award”
1991 Award: The Allegany St. Francis Award, Allegany Health System
Feb 1990 Proclamation: Office of the Mayor, Camden, New Jersey
1990 Achievement Citation from the Catholic Health Association
Jan 1988 President Bush’s “Daily Points of Light” Nominee
1986 Outstanding Young Women of America