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