November 5th, 2011

Make a pledge to Jennie Gates

On November 5th more than 1,500 teens, children and adults will spend the night sleeping outside in tents, boxes, or cars to raise awareness about family homelessness and funds for Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing Program.

With your help, Bridge Communities will house more than 100 families and provide 71,000 nights of housing and supportive services to homeless families in DuPage County. Please give to demonstrate your commitment to helping homeless families build a bridge to a brighter future!

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A personal message from Jennie Gates

Bridge Communities is dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless families. We have 100 families in our program and more and more, our families stories could be that of our neighbours, our friends or our own family members. During these pressing economic times I think so many of us are realizing "there for the grace of God go I." I will be sleeping out on November 5 to play my small part in transforming the life of a homeless mother and her children. It will be cold, it will be uncomfortable, but I did it last year and it was such a humbling, life changing experience, that I wouldn't miss it. Perhaps you would consider being a Sleep Out Star yourself - if not, I hope you will support me in my efforts to "Make a Change!" God Bless, Jennie

Sincerely,
Jennie Gates

Jennie Gates

My online fundraising progress

(75%) $750 To date $1,000 Goal

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Thank you to all those who pledged!

Jeanne Buddingh November 4, 2011
“Glad to support you, Jennie!”
Anonymous November 3, 2011
“Stay warm lassies!”
Jean Fee November 2, 2011
“Dear Jennie,
I will be thinking of you and Olivia and praying for a dry and safe night. I admire you and what you do.
All my best, Jean Fee”
Sally Winkelman November 2, 2011
“Jen, what a great thing you're doing to build awareness and make a difference!”
Barbara November 2, 2011
“Hi, Jenny: Have a great sleepout, dear friend. Hope it's a huge success. Hugs, Barb & Bob”
Cathie Garoufalis October 25, 2011
“Good Luck Jennie! I admire your constant dedication to this wonderful cause.”
Bill & Nancy Mitchell October 20, 2011
“Jennie,

Thank you for what you are doing--you are truly a light shining among us!!”
Don and Gail Niermeyer October 17, 2011
“It is our pleasure to assist in such a meaningful event that helps so many people.”
Peter October 15, 2011
“What a great thing to do for people, stay warm!

Pete”
Mark October 13, 2011
“Jennie,
Thanks so much for leading the charge in our Sleep Out Saturday efforts. This event is so important to Bridge Communities in so many ways. Thanks and Thanks!”
Tim & Julie Donoghue October 6, 2011
“Your dedication to helping others is just part of what makes you such a terrific person to know! We are blessed to have you for a friend!!!

Your friend, Julie D.”
Christina Melville October 4, 2011
“I hope you're able to make your goal Jennie! Good luck with raising funds for such a wonderful cause. Bridge Communities is lucky to have you!”
Jan and Bruce Erickson October 4, 2011
“Jennie,
You do so much for so many. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to help.
Hugs.”