Bridging the Journey to Adulthood For Foster Teens
Together Let’s Make A Difference
My name is Mark Cunningham and I am the co-owner of Lubbock Executive Shuttles and Charters. I am inviting 200 local business owners to participate in The Bridge Program to benefit kids, who by no fault of their own, have lived their adolescent years in foster care.
Why The Bridge Program?
It is a fact that 10-20 kids from the Texas Girls & Boys Ranch along with Children’s Home of Lubbock “time-out” or age-out” without the opportunity of finding a family to adopt them. They simply have to move on on their own. On the positive side, these facilities offer additional shelter until the age of 21. Currently, there is no transition program helping these youngsters with the “Fresh Start” they need. Tragically, many will join the 1’000s of others that are homeless and/or on the streets who resort to drug addictions and a life of crime to survive. This program would necessitate Lubbock businesses’ involvement to assure that young Lubbockites get what they need to get a “Fresh Start” into adulthood.
The Bridge Program
With your help, this program will provide local kids, who are in Lubbock foster facilities and are ready to make that leap into the real world, with funds and mentorship to make that fresh start and transition.
The Bridge Program is a membership program created by Lubbock Shuttle.
The funds will be distributed annually into accounts benefitting recipients.
Mentorships will be provided by local business owners and is an opportunity if the timing is right and not an obligation.
How The Bridge Program Benefits Kids
Kids benefit financially to purchase whatever is urgent for them to start on their life roadmap. It may be in the form of paying for rent, buying dorm or apartment furniture, utilities or purchasing their first vehicle, etc.
Kids benefit by getting mentorship from Lubbock Shuttle and local Business Owners who have a skillset to share that could help these kids get that “Fresh Start”. It may be as simple as working on a resume for a job or learning how to make a breakfast omelet or purchasing their first used car!
Recipients will receive mentoring and funding upon graduation from High School, in the same way we help prepare our own children with this transition.
Membership
As a collective group we can change the trajectory of local kids’ transitioning into the community. As members ,mentors or employees the impact can be tremendous.
Digital Signage
Our paid digital signage program is FREE to members. Your membership includes $5,388 worth of Digital Signage displayed to Lubbock Shuttle clients. Click Here To View Signage Examples
Discounted Transportation
$2000 in discounted transportation from Lubbock Shuttle to be enjoyed by your company, friends or family.
Mentorship
You will have an opportunity to mentor and/or hire the young adults who are part of the program that are interested in your line of business.
Annual Dinner
2 complimentary tickets to a annual dinner to recognize your generosity
and network with 200 like minded Lubbock Business owners and best of all participate in The Bridge Program funding presentation.