BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE PROGRAM -   this initiative funds 10-15 Alliance Partners in underserved communities in Chicago to increase the number of youth served.  Program support a variety of youth services, including sports, after-school tutoring, mentoring, computer training, college tours, employment and job readiness.  Health prevention/intervention has been a secondary service focus, including lead abatement, asthma, peer mental health counseling.  In 2009, 1118 youth were served directly by these programs and another 1124 were impacted indirectly.