Bridge Charities
Bridge Finance Group supports the following charities. If you are interested in volunteering please visit their web site and help make a difference.

Children's Memorial Hospital
www.childrensmemorial.org

Children's Memorial Hospital is guided by the belief that all children need to grow up in a protective and nurturing environment, where each child is given the opportunity to reach his or her potential. We believe this vision can provide a brighter future for all children.

Leukemia Research Foundation
www.leukemia-research.org

The Leukemia Research Foundation was born out of determination to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, and related blood cancers. Contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations and other philanthropic organizations, as well as fundraising events, are a vital part of our fight against these diseases.

Jane Addams Hull House
www.hullhouse.org

More than 100 years ago, Jane Addams founded Hull House to fulfill a vision of a community-focused approach to solving social problems. In her efforts to advance the goal of neighbors helping neighbors, she helped thousands of individuals change their lives. Today, her legacy endures through the work of Jane Addams Hull House Association, which continues to help children, families and seniors make better lives for themselves and their communities.

International House of Blues Foundation
www.ihobf.org

The International House of Blues Foundation (IHOBF) is dedicated to bringing the arts to schools and communities
through programs that increase public awareness of African American contributions to American culture.

Foundation programs explore the history, art and music of the blues and demonstrate the vast influence of the blues on contemporary music and culture. Programs draw upon the universal language of music and art to encourage creative expression and cultural understanding.

The International House of Blues Foundation brings together people of diverse backgrounds in an atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and understanding.

Boy Scouts of America
www.scouting.org

The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.

In the future Scouting will continue to

• Offer young people responsible fun and adventure;
• Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;
• Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership;
• Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.

Girl Scouts of America
www.girlscouts.org

Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's largest organization dedicated to helping all girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world. In an accepting and nurturing environment, and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop strong values, leadership skills, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth that will serve them all their lives.

American Jewish Committee
www.ajc.org

The American Jewish Committee was established in 1906 by a small group of American Jews deeply concerned about pogroms aimed at the Jewish population of Russia. The group determined that the best way to protect Jews in Russia and other countries would be to work towards a world in which all peoples are accorded respect and dignity.