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Staying Ahead

Copper Shores Bridges

Supporting their journey on their own, but not alone.

Staying Ahead is an ongoing alumni group for graduates of Getting Ahead, the cornerstone course of Copper Shores Bridges. It provides a supportive community where participants continue building relationships, encouraging one another and working toward lasting stability.

Staying Ahead is open to anyone who has completed the Getting Ahead program. Completing Financial Bootcamp is not required.

What to Expect

  • Peer support for life's challenges.
  • Opportunities to give back through community advocacy and service.
  • Family-friendly social activities, including bowling, bonfires, beach outings, ice cream socials, coffee gatherings and seasonal events.
  • Opportunities to advocate for change that support the Bridges Community.
Participants are welcome to attend as often as they find helpful and may join or step away at any time.

Meeting Time

The group meets approximately every other week, currently on Monday evenings during the school year. Meetings typically run from 5:30–7:30 p.m., though the schedule may change as the group evolves.

How to

Join Staying Ahead

For more information about joining Staying Ahead, contact Bridges Program Coordinator Rich Simpson at rsimpson@coppershores.org or 1 (906) 281-9204.

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Richard Simpson

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How to Support

If you’re interested in supporting Copper Shores Bridges and Staying Ahead, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps this vital programming reach more community members.
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