BRIDGE For Community Life, Inc.

#givingTuesday 2024 is Tuesday, December 3rd!

This Giving Tuesday, BRIDGE is raising funds for a Life Skills Package including:
A new stove, refrigerator, and washer/dryer for our Brakke building. 

Our current appliances are over 10 years old and do not operate properly. 

As our enrollment increases, these replacements will allow BRIDGE clients to practice 
& develop important life skills like healthy meal planning & cooking and laundry.

It is so important to us to keep our building and equipment modern and efficient for all who utilize it.

Please consider a donation to BRIDGE this Giving Tuesday and help BRIDGE reach our goal of $4,500 towards these important appliances!

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Every donation makes a difference. Thank You!

More About BRIDGE For Community Life

BRIDGE is a non-profit organization located in Hudson, WI, providing community-based life skills training & social and recreational programs for youth & adults with disabilities. We proudly serve individuals in the St. Croix Valley.

Our History

In 2004, several families came together to form an organization devoted to providing opportunities for youth with disabilities as they transitioned into adulthood. Our volunteer effort resulted in the formation of BRIDGE for Hudson Youth, Inc., now BRIDGE For Community Life, Inc. 

We are served by a robust volunteer base of community members, & high school & university students. We offer programs & services year-round & have recruited and developed a first rate staff to work with our clients.

Our focus remains creating opportunities for youth & adults with disabilities in lifelong learning, work, and social & recreational opportunities.

Community-Based Supports

BRIDGE believes that individuals with disabilities should have meaningful choices in their daily activities, contributing to independence & self-determination. Involvement in the community through interaction & participation is a priority & builds relationships & develops skills in navigation & endurance.

COMMUNITY ACCESS:

YMCA visits

In-person UW-River Falls Campus Life

Willow River State Park - Trail clean-up & Hiking

Hammond Library - Story Time Sessions

Reading Time at Local Libraries

Hudson Backpack Program - Packing Lunches

Bowling & Sports Activities

Practice navigating in the community

Shopping for Groceries and Programs Activities

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES:

Communication Group with UW-River Falls Students & Staff

Therapy Dog Visits

Placemats for Wellhaven Senior Living in River Falls

Tending to the BRIDGE Garden

Fitness & Exercise

Rotating Daily Classes focusing on Life Skills: 

• Meal Preparation
• Money Skills
• Geography & Nature
• Reading & Writing
• Time Management 
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving