Door County BRIDGES is a Christian ministry that offers friendship, practical assistance, group social events, and the love of Christ to international students working in Door County.
Get connected with an American and experience life in Door County through friendship with a caring family or individual. If you would like to have an American friend, sign up online at the American Connection page.
Volunteer BRIDGES drivers will give students a free ride to and from the BRIDGES events when a bus is not available. See the Transportation page for details.
BRIDGES students come from all over the world to work and have a Door County cultural experience. More than 35 countries were represented at our past events in 2018 and 2019. Visit our Student Home Countries page to see how many students from your country participated!
Warren and Brenda Pfohl reside in Sister Bay and enjoy meeting people from around the world. They lived in Poland, Central Europe, for six years. They know firsthand the challenges of learning a new language and living in a new culture. Make sure you introduce yourselves to them.
Jon & Kathy BeggsDirectors - Sturgeon Bay
Jon and Kathy Beggs live in Carlsville and enjoy meeting International Students who come each summer to work in Sturgeon Bay. We want to welcome you and hear about you and your life. Please say Hi to us at any of the Bridges events! We are so glad you are here.