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Tenth Annual Young Humanitarian Awards:
Individuals and student groups who participated in acts of kindness, bravery, or extraordinary community service during the school year are nominated by school administrators and teachers. The winners, selected by a panel of independent judges, are honored at an Awards Ceremony in late May or June.
To view Official Notice and to download Nomination form,
click here
Click here to read more about the 2009 Young Humanitarian Winners
Summer Leadership Camp Programs:
Kidsbridge conducts summer programs for children who reside in urban neighborhoods in our service region. The program combines individual creative and team-building activities, which empowers children to see themselves as capable and achievement-oriented. The programs are conducted in partnership with the Trenton CYO and the Trenton YWCA. Generous support for these programs is provided by PSE&G, the City of Trenton and the NJ Commission for Holocaust Education.
Anti-Bullying / Character Education Programs:
- Instead of the usual fighting, yelling, and pushing, students practice nonviolent ways to handle conflict, such as using "I" messages, standing up for others, taking deep breaths, or simply walking away.
- A boy writes a letter to a student he bullied, apologizing for his bad behavior.
- Youngsters who had never before "hung out" together work cooperatively and solve problems. In the process, they discover their power to effect positive change.
These are some of the tangible outcomes of Kidsbridge's Conflict Resolution / Anti-Bullying Pilot Program, which took place this spring at the Robeson Elementary School in Trenton. Central to the program's success was facilitator Naomi Drew, who garnered rave reviews from teachers and students, alike.
Drew's engaging, hands-on approach kept the attention of the twelve fourth- and fifth-graders who were selected to participate in the program. The group consisted of kids who had bullied others and kids who were picked on. The group was named "The Action Team." The group’s defined purpose was to help create harmony in their school, starting with themselves. Lessons in conflict resolution, anger management, and personal responsibility were blended with sculpting activities that helped kids release stress and exercise creative thinking.
Working in the group enabled kids to practice the skills they were learning: cooperation, negotiation, empathy, and managing anger. It also enabled them to explore new opportunities for themselves—that of gaining attention for positive actions and creative thought.
Kidsbridge would like to express its thanks to the generous donors that make these programs possible: PNC Bank and Janssen Pharmaceutica.
NIGHTLIGHTS
An Interfaith Musical for the Holidays:
December 17, 18 and 19, 2004
Kidsbridge partnered with Passage Theater of Trenton to present an interfaith play that celebrates diversity and addresses bias crime and other prejudice.
The play was followed by an interfaith discussion, led by clergy and character education experts.
Click here for more info,
and the
complete press release (pdf)
If I Could, In My Hood, I Would ...
December 2005
Kidsbridge and Passage Theater partner to present a new play and community forum about gang violence.
Click here to read more (PDF)