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Partner with Bridges.

Whether you're hiring, funding, or volunteering, your support connects young adults to careers that change their lives.

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Daeshaun, a Bridges graduate, in front of the Pastry Shop counter at his Citarella job

For Employers

Hire prepared young talent.

Bridges saves employers time and money in recruiting, training, onboarding, and retaining workers. We screen candidates up front and provide on-the-job support after hiring. We've worked with over 6,500 companies including Aramark, CVS, Amazon, Kroger, Target, Marriott, UPS, and Home Depot.

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What you get with Bridges

Screened, job-ready candidates at no cost
Reduced time to fill open positions
Smooth onboarding and new-hire support
Ongoing Youth Employment Specialist support for long-term retention
Over 2,000 employer partners have hired through Bridges more than once

Bridges annual gala — donors and supporters

For Donors

Invest in measurable employment outcomes.

When you invest in Bridges, you support a proven model for helping youth with disabilities succeed in employment. Since 1989, we have connected over 23,900 young adults to jobs, transforming lives through the power of work.

Your donation supports a long-term solution to reduce poverty, encourage self-sufficiency, and help young people earn real wages for school and family necessities.

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Proven outcomes

98% of employers satisfied with participant performance
95% of employers very satisfied with Bridges staff
92% of employers likely to hire another Bridges participant
90% of youth very happy with the Bridges program

For Everyone

Other ways to support Bridges.

You can make a difference even if you don't have open positions.

Conduct mock interviews

Simulate real-world interactions so youth gain experience and learn from feedback in a safe, supportive setting.

Host a worksite tour

Give our youth an inside look at a real business environment. We provide a sample agenda to get you started.

Make a donation

Support Bridges through a direct contribution. Every dollar helps prepare, place, and support a young adult.

Where you come in

Ready to make an impact?

Connect with a Bridges program in your area to start hiring, funding, or volunteering today.

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