November 5th, 2011

Make a pledge to Leah McDonald

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 Leah McDonald

Hello everyone,

On November 5th, I will be sleeping out to support and raise awareness about homelessness in DuPage County. Your donations will help Bridge Communities, (the organization where I now work) and which is dedicated to helping this cause. I really appreciate all your support and help!

Thanks

Sincerely,
Leah McDonald

My online fundraising progress

(95%) $475 To date $500 Goal

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Thank you to all those who pledged!

Maura and Claire November 3, 2011
“I think we are going to send Claire with you so you can help with the 4am feeding. Have fun!”
Adam Massie November 3, 2011
“Dont get too cold. Brrrrrr”
Anonymous November 3, 2011
“Say warm lassie!”
Mike and Vicki November 3, 2011
“Great of you, Leah, to give of yourself to support this good cause.”
Mom November 2, 2011
“You changed your goal!”
Mark October 13, 2011
“Leah,
Thank you so much for participating in the Sleep Out Saturday effort. I really appreciate that. I also just apprciate your presense in the office and the work you do for us. The work you do is a piece of the puzzle that needs to be complete for Bridge to operate and be able to assist homeless families. I am glad you are here!”
Liz October 11, 2011
“Good luck and keep warm!!!”