Kirklin Youth Center
Our Mission is:
To help youth bridge the gap through engaging, enriching programs, and Christ-centered mentorships.
ENJOY - ENGAGE - ENRICH
About Us
The Bridge is a youth center located in Kirklin, Indiana. It is a non-denominational facility that offers programming which helps adolescents feel accepted, loved, and safe. Our prayer is that God uses The Bridge to change the hearts and lives of the youth in our community by promoting lasting relationships.
NEW BEGINNINGS!
Exciting changes are coming in 2023! We will be seeking a new facility and updating our programs.
Programs
A.R.C.H
Every Saturday night from 6-9 anyone from middle school to high school is welcome to come hang out at "The Bridge" There is usually a meal, games and a devotion during the evening. Its a time for volunteers and youth to be
Actively
Reaching for
Christ's
Hands
After School Program
Students are welcome to join us every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 5:00 pm. Volunteers are available to help with homework and develop an academic plan or students can just hang out with their peers in a safe supported environment. Devotion and snack are also provided.
Bible Study
Students are welcome to stay following the After School Program on Thursdays. During this time we eat dinner together (usually pizza) and dive into a book of the Bible to discover what God has to teach us.
Teen Cafe
IU Health & NCHS is supporting Teen Cafes to help battle depression and improve mental health in teens. Be Strong Families is an innovator using small group settings where teens talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them.
WHEN - 1st Saturday of the month
TIME - @ 6 p.m.
Get Involved
Make a Donation
We are always in need of donations. Whether it be donations of food, games, or money please send us a message if you are interested in donating anything. If you are interested in giving a recurring or one time cash gift please click HERE
Pray for us
More than money or any other donation we need pray. Please pray for us and the youth we are ministering to. Pray for our volunteers and leaders to have wisdom and guidance in all that we do. We would also like to pray for you. Reach out to us if you need prayer for anything. We would love to pray with you!
Volunteer
It takes an army of awesome adults to run all of these programs. We are appreciative of our volunteers who are interested in pouring into the next generation. If you are interested in getting involved please send us a message.
2023 Community Calendar
Antique Cellar
Archibald Farms
Bookers Bar & Grill
Carney Lime Hauling, Inc.
Community Foundation of Clinton County
Edward Jones
Esserman Tires
Fireside Primitives
Goodwin Funeral Home
Healthy Communities
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Kirklin Assembly of God
Kirklin Marathon
Kirklin Public Library
Kirk’s Crossing Festival
Minute Print It, Inc
Phillips’ Greenhouse
Ryan, Moore, Cook, Triplett & Albertson, LLP
Shoup’s Country
Snyder Strategy
Stowers Sugar Grove Farms
Ten Thousand Treasures
Town of Kirklin
Top Gun Construction
Wash & Dry Laundry Mat
White Lion
Month of April
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Community Special Dates
Bridge Team
Sherry Stowers - President
Dave Harness - Vice President
Melinda Jobe - Secretary
Bill Brock - Treasurer
Contact The Bridge
Thank you for your support!
2022
Bookers
Healthy Communities of Clinton County
Kirklin Christian Church
Kirklin Marathon
National Christian Foundation
Shell Oil
Sheridan Agri Partners
United Way
The Farmers Bank
Wanda Lyons
& Individual Givers
2023
Frito-Lay
Healthy Communities of Clinton County
Hills Baptist Church
In Memory of Janet Lee McDonald McClain
Kirklin Assembly of God
Kirklin Christian Church
Kirklin Marathon
Kirklin Public Library
Kirklin Town Hall
National Christian Foundation
& Individual Givers