Housing

Housing Program

Bridges Housing community fosters student independence and growth in a safe, structured home-like environment. In blending traditional student housing with a caring, well-supervised family atmosphere, students develop independence within a community. Students study and live alongside each other, and together enjoy a well-rounded immersion experience. Residences are separate for girls and boys, and a Bridges community member lives in each home and serves as the “Resident Parent.” The Housing program is open to students in grades 9 – 12.

 

 

Students enjoy the following benefits and amenities:

● Safe and caring home environment with room for independent study

● A Supportive Resident Parent from the Bridges community

● Daily professionally-catered, nutritionally-balanced meals

● Private van/shuttle service to and from school and for planned weekend excursions

 

 

Bridges students discover a close-knit, globally-focused learning community, where they are encouraged to explore and fully engage. At the same time, they are encouraged to share from the richness of their own cultures and traditions, as we recognize the valuable contributions they offer to the larger Bridges community. Our program provides students with a warm and welcoming environment where they can be part of a family atmosphere.

 

 

Students can expect to receive the following:

● Private bedroom (with or without a roommate) with a dresser, desk, closet, and a shared bathroom

● Breakfast and dinner all week; all weekend meals included

● High-speed wireless internet

● Laundry facility on site

● Weekend transportation

● Invitations to exclusive Bridges events and weekend excursions (additional fee may apply)

William Joseph Gaither House

The William Joseph Gaither House is a tribute to one of the main inspirations of the Bridges Project. Gaither, who also serves as a board member for Bridges, dedicated over 40 years of his life to molding the lives of many young men in Central and Southwest Virginia. “Coach Joe”, mentored thousands of youth in basketball and football through the Inner City Athletic Association for 20 plus years and as well as won two state championships as the head basketball coach of Roanoke Catholic, a private school in Roanoke, Virginia. Under Coach Joe’s tutelage, hundreds of student-athletes received Division I, II, and III scholarships to play basketball at respective universities.  His legacy continues to help shape young men and communities to live a life of service, humility, and honor. This house will be the home of ten students in the Lakeway community of Eastern TN. The Gaither house will be equipped with multiple study areas, a computer lab, and a multi-purpose recreational area for gaming, shooting pool, or watching a movie.