Client success story
Sue's New Life
Today, Sue is a happily married mom, homeowner and career woman. Her son attends high school, and her daughter has graduated and is attending vocational training for her dream career. Her life now is a far cry from the one she was living a few years ago when she entered Bridge Communities’ Transitional Housing Program.
Once the victim of domestic violence, Sue fled her abusive marriage and found sanctuary through Bridge Communities. She and her children worked hard in the two-plus years they were in the Program, and they are now peacefully enjoying the results of their efforts.
“I’m happy where I am,” says Sue. “I’m just so much enjoying my life right now…the homemaker part of it, my new marriage. I like my job. If nothing changed, I am content.”
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Transforming the lives of homeless families
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.
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Meet Kris and Joanna, two great kids who went through Bridge's Transitional Housing Program with their mom, Barbara, and came out stronger than ever.
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news and announcements
The Garage Party Returns
When the weather outside is frightful and the holidays are over, winter seems to last forever. What better time to get out of the house for a good time?
Make plans to attend The Garage Party - Glen Ellyn's answer to the wintertime blues. The Garage Party takes place Saturday, February 4 from 7 pm to midnight at Gearhead European Auto Repair.
The Garage Party is hosted by Bridge Builders and benefits Bridge Communities' Auto Donation Program, which provides safe, reliable transportation to homeless families in DuPage County.
Tickets for The Garage Party are on sale now and benefit Bridge Communities.
Donate your Car to a Homeless Family in Need
Imagine being without a car.
How would you get to work? Unfortunately, this is the dilemma many Bridge Communities’ client families are facing right now. Currently, six families are in need of safe, reliable transportation. “There has never been this much need before,” stresses Bridge Program Director Karen Stewart. “We currently have six families in need of cars right now.” Maybe you have an extra car in the garage that no one in your family uses. Maybe a loved one recently passed and left you their vehicle.
Maybe you know a neighbor or friend who is preparing to purchase a new car. Instead of selling them, those used cars could be donated to families who need them today. Interested in donating a car to Bridge Communities?
Contact Program Director Karen Stewart at (630) 545-0610, ext. 17 or karen.stewart@bridgecommunities.org.
Donations are tax deductible. Click here to learn more about Bridge's Auto Donation Program.
Meet Bridge Families on YouTube 
Check out Bridge Communities' YouTube channel and meet families that have benefited from the Transitional Housing Program and moved from homelessness to permanent housing and long-term self-sufficiency.
Visit YouTube and meet: Angela and David, Channell, Belinda, Carrie and others.
Learn How Bridge Communities Helps Homeless Families.