2010 Program Outcomes

Survey Results from December 2010

Bridge Communities has helped nearly 445 families cross the bridge from homelessness to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.  In 1999, Bridge began to survey client families one-year after they exited the two-year Transitional Housing Program.  One hundred forty six former client families who have successfully completed the Program have replied to the self-reporting survey.  Results from the 2010 surveys indicate overwhelmingly that while in the Transitional Housing Program, Bridge client families developed the skills necessary to live productive self-sufficient lives.

Housing, Employment, Debt Management and Educational Outcomes

Housing

93% of clients that exited the Program in the past year (who completed the survey), were able to maintain permanent, stable housing

58% fair market rental 
21% subsidized housing
14% own a home
7% without stable housing

Employment

73% of former clients were able to maintain stable employment

73% full-time or part-time employment
7% student
20% unemployed

Debt Management

65% of former clients had not increased level of debt since they left the Program

29% no debt
29% debt remained the same
7% debt decreased
35% debt increased - primarily due to home ownership, student loans or job loss

Continuing Education

22% of former clients continued to improve their education

78% maintained current level of education
22% earned specialized education certification