Connecting Families Facing Homelessness to a Better Future
Bridge Communities is a dynamic, grassroots, non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of families facing homelessness through partnering with talented, resourceful individuals and groups in our community. Our program of housing, mentoring, and empowering families focuses on moving them towards a goal of self-sufficiency and serves 100+ families every year.
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The Golf Classic
Join us for a day of fun golfing at Cog Hill Golf Club in support of the 100+ families served this year by Bridge Communities. Enjoy a golf scramble with novelty holes, prizes, lunch, After Golf Party, Auction, and more!
Reflections of 2022 Client Graduates
Secured permanent housing
Grew their savings
Increased their income
Felt a sense of community
Client Success Stories
Because of you, I'm not a statistic
MichelleBack in 2015, one summer day started out like any other for Michelle. A stay-at-home mom, she was out and about, running errands, ferrying her children to their activities. She’d been married for 20 years by then, and had no reason to think her life would change. Read More
"Bridge Communities prepared me for a better life"
BeatriceBefore Beatrice and her five children entered the Bridge program, they were living in a homeless shelter after escaping a traumatic life of domestic abuse. When Beatrice felt most like giving up, some friends referred her to Bridge Communities. Read More
I’m taking control of my life again.
AmbarAmbar had suffered for many years, abused by the fists and betrayals of her children’s father, before she was able to break free. And then, two years ago, Ambar lost her job — and her entire world fell apart. Read More
Alford-Axelson Award
Bridge Communities was awarded the Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence.
Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
Bridge Communities has earned Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level awarded to nonprofits.
Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity
In multiple years, Bridge Communities earned the distinction of a 4-Star charity by industry leading Charity Navigator.