BRIDGE For Community Life, Inc.

giveBIG St. Croix Valley

is Tuesday, April 30th, 2024!

OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL: $3,500

This year we are hoping to raise funds for the purchase & installation of an outdoor swing! 

This swing would provide additional outdoor seating and enjoyment 
for BRIDGE clients & staff during the warmer months.

Click Here: DONATE NOW! 

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