"CREATING ATTITUDES OF EXCELLENCE IN GIRLS"

A non-profit program sponsored by The Athens (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated polishes the diamonds destined to be our future leaders.  Our mission is to prepare young girls to meet the challenges they will face every day.

Bridge to Success champions the successful completion of middle school, a seamless transition to high school, and successful entry into post-secondary programs and beyond to become strong women of the future.

Bridge to Success programs focuses on teaching girls to…

 

  • - communicate their ideas effectively
  • - understand that individual talents and abilities successfully align with inclusiveness
  • - utilize critical thinking and analytical skills

 

  • - recognize their ability to be both strong competitors and collaborators
  • - set realistic goals while understanding the value of determination and perseverance
  • - value volunteerism and philanthropy

 

  • - exercise appropriate etiquette and cultural sensitivity
  • - celebrate, celebrate, celebrate
  • Services to Youth (champions academic success, healthy lifestyles, social awareness, career development, and mentoring needs of youth)
  • The Arts (promotes cultural enrichment emphasizing the performing and visual arts)
  • National Trends and Services (addresses disparities through advocacy, education, and service for communities with an emphasis on financial literacy, governance, economic empowerment, volunteerism, and philanthropy)
  • International Trends (provides experiences to broaden students’ perspectives and understanding of the global society)
  • Health and Human Services (facilitates programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color)

Bridge to Success wants girls who are…

 

  • - Willing to participate in a three-year program
  • - Open to new ideas
  • - Willing to confront challenges

 

  • - in need of enrichment
  • - in need of encouragement to meet their full potential
  • - willing to attend each session

 

  • - punctual
  • - respectful of those in authority
  • - supported by parents or guardians who are willing to actively support program activities for the benefit of the student

Program Structure

  • Monthly Meetings (October – June)
  • Motivational Speakers
  • Interactive Activities
  • Girl Talk
  • Special Events

 

Note: We will not exclude students whose circumstances may differ.

Monthly Meeting Design

  • Greetings
  • Life Lesson 101
  • Interactive Program
  • Girl Talk with Dr. G
  • Lunch
  • Dismissal

 

Program Topic Headers

Positive Promotions (Image, Voice, Manners, Confidence, Self-Esteem, Love Doesn’t Hit)

Class Act (Test Taking Strategies, Time Management, Organization, and Planning)

Fitspiration (Healthy Life Styles, Nutrition, Exercise, Relaxation)

Social Studies (Social Media Etiquette: Benefits and Dangers)

Dollars and Change (Financial Literacy, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy)

Life Lessons 101 (Words Matter, Choices & Consequences, Grandma Said)

Nine to Five (Post-Secondary Decisions, Career Choices, STEAM, Teamwork)

Girl Talk with Dr. G (Conversations with local pediatrician and mother - Dr. Gena Albert)

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