RECOGNITION
As a result of the impressive program outcomes, Bridges to a Brighter Future has been recognized nationally and locally. Most notably, Bridges was recognized as a national model by the National Summer Learning Association with the Summer Excellence Award (2009).
Other State and Local Awards Include:
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William S. Hummers Community Service Award, Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources, Inc. (SHARE) (2012)
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William S. Hummers Community Service Award, Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources, Inc. (SHARE) (2012)
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Diversity Leadership Award, Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards (2009)
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Reader’s Choice Award, G-The Magazine of Greenville (2009)
Reports:
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Blueprint for Success: Case Studies of Successful Pre-College Outreach Programs (2012) – Bridges to a Brighter Future was featured as one of ten college access programs in the country to be cited in the Educational Policy Institute’s National Study, “Blueprint for Success: Case Studies of Successful Pre-College Outreach Programs.”
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National Dropout Prevention Newsletter (2010)
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Featured for excellence in program culture in the Summer Starts in September Program Planning Guide
Media:
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Greenville News letter to the editor (May 2021)
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Greenville Journal "milestone" story (Apr 2021)
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FUEL Selects Bridges as Grant Recipient (Jan 2021)
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Greenville Journal letter to the editor (Sept 2020)
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Furman coverage of summer 2020 (August 2020)
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Greenville Journal cover story (August 2019)
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Director's story on Spring Break trip (May 2019)
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Bridges Builds Bridges to College (July 2016)
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Essence Magazine (May 2010)
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U.S. Department of Education, Education News Parents Can Use (June 2009)
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SCETV, Speaking of Schools (2012, 2010, 2006)
