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Newsletter — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. A Publication for Friends of Bridge Communities. Published two times per year - spring and fall -. Gives friends of Bridge Communities a closer look at programs, upcoming events and client accomplishments. Each issue features a current client or graduate and shares their struggles and ultimate success of achieving permanent housing, financial stability and self-sufficiency. Sleep Out Saturday: This Is The Day.

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Donate Online — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. When you give a gift to Bridge Communities,. Bull; you will give homeless children warm, safe homes to live and thrive. Bull; you will give parents the opportunity to improve their education, and get a better job. Bull; you will give families the mentoring they need to learn to manage their finances, and save for their future. And mail to your bank. To make a credit card donation, select an amount below and complete the submission form.

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Support us — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. Give your time, talents and treasures. Every year Bridge Communities benefits from the generosity of an ever growing number of people, businesses, churches and organizations. While the reasons for giving are as varied as their interests and financial circumstances, all share a common desire to provide hope, dignity and a brighter future for homeless families that live and work in DuPage County. Become an LRC volunteer. Become an Emplo...

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Client Success Stories — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. Tony: "My whole life changed for the better". Prior to 2012, Tony enjoyed joint custody of his four children; he had a steady job as a lead painter for a painting company; and he had a nice house in the northwest suburbs with his girlfriend. Then, life changed dramatically. The Salter Family: "Bridge allowed us to see that there is hope.". Between the loss of income, the medical bills and no job prospects, it was a domino effect, and ...

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Henry and Yvonne — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. I would have never imagined us being on ‘the other side,’ because it was always us on the giving end. In 2011, Henry, Yvonne and their kids were living a great life in Florida: a spacious home with a pool, a lawn service, great jobs and an active community. Then, it all fell apart. Henry lost his job due to the recession, and they were on the verge of losing their home as well. However, the family was grateful for the opportunity, and...

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Who we are — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. Connecting Homeless Families to a Better Future. Bridge Communities is a dynamic, grassroots, non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of homeless families 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. What is transitional housing? History of Bridge Communities.

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Naperville Marathon — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. Register as a Charity Hero for Bridge Communities and save! Become a Bridge Communities Charity Hero and receive your personalized $20 savings code to register for the 2016 Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon Races by committing to raise a minimum of $300. *You must register on the Marathon website. With your savings code after becoming a Charity Hero. Become a Charity Hero Now. Total raised to date. Find a participant's pledge page.

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Join us for the 3rd Annual A Chair Affair — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. Join us for the 3rd Annual A Chair Affair. Tickets are $50 and include a sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and dessert buffet, and open bar. Thursday, June 9, 2016. Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. For a map of where to find the chairs May 19-June 9! Media Sponsors and Partners. Connecting homeless families to a better future. Sign up to receive our free newsletter, Connections. Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity.

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What we do — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. Through the help of our program partners and supporters, Bridge Communities provides free transitional housing to 131 homeless DuPage County families each year. During the two years each family spends in our program, they are able to save money, learn budgeting skills, and obtain better employment, so they can live self-sufficiently once they graduate. From Despair to Determination. Read more about Yvonne and other Bridge clients.

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Impact — Bridge Communities: Connecting homeless families to a better future

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Skip to main content. Connecting homeless families to a better future. Because of generous donors and Program Partners, Bridge Communities families make a lasting transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. In fact, from our surveys of 2014 Bridge graduates:. Bull; 100 percent were able to maintain stable housing. Bull; 94 percent were able to maintain stable employment. Due to your generosity, Bridge Communities families break the cycle of homelessness and live healthy, stable lives.