November 5th, 2011

Make a pledge to Tom + Mary Thiltgen

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 Tom + Mary Thiltgen

Mary + I have been involved with helping homeless familes for the past 13 years. Bridge Communities has been assisting homeless families by providing a safe place to live and mentors to help them find their way back to self-sufficiency.

The number of homeless families continues to grow because of our nation's current economic situation. Please help us in our efforts to provide a safe place for many of these families to live by sponsoring us as we "Sleep Out" on November 5th.

Peace,

Deacon Tom + Mary Thiltgen

Sincerely,
Tom + Mary Thiltgen

Tom + Mary Thiltgen

My online fundraising progress

(59%) $2,950 To date $5,000 Goal

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Thank you to all those who pledged!

Anonymous November 15, 2011
“Tom,
I have a lot of respect for the great things that you do. Keep up the good work!

Joe”
Linda Hinkel November 5, 2011
“Thinking about you tonight!”
Joe + Mary Marten November 4, 2011
“Hope you stay warm in your bib overall pj's. Can't wait to hear all about it on Sunday!

Love,
Mary + Joe Marten”
Fellow Cursillista's November 4, 2011
“Have fun sleeping under the stars.
Know that we are praying for you and the many homeless.”
Pat Mamica + Bill Bowers November 2, 2011
“Stay warm. I hope it doesn't rain!”
John & Kathleen October 31, 2011
“Bless you both! (stay warm!)”
Rod & Chestine October 31, 2011
“Sleep tight!”
Joe October 30, 2011
“Thanks for doing this! It sounds like a great cause, and I hope the weather is good!

Love,
Joe”
Phyllis Stevenson October 29, 2011
“Have a fun time tonight Grace...
So proud of you!
Love,
Grammy Phyllis”
Maria and Jim Panopoulos October 29, 2011
“May God bless both of you as you continue to support the ministry that is close to your heart.”
Julian Family October 24, 2011
“Tom and Mary
Will be thinking of you and praying that night, Hopefully the weather won't be too bad. It is a great thing your doing, have fun.”
HAWKEYE HAL October 20, 2011
“GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS YOU GUYS”
The Russell Family October 20, 2011
“Thanks for helping to make life better for others! Stay warm! We love you!!! Liz, Craig, and Zachary”
Bernadette October 20, 2011
“My Dear Friar Tuck and Mary,

I will pray for warm weather for all of you. Besides we all know if Tom didn't have the wonderful Mary in his life, he would probable be sleeping outside anyways! Luv you both”
Jim Zay October 19, 2011
“You do great work for needy people in our community! God Bless.”
Becky October 19, 2011
“Good Luck! Stay Warm!”
BOB AND JILL LYMAN October 19, 2011
“JUST LIKE THE OLE' DAYS BACK IN IOWA, MAKE SURE TO GET UP EARLY AND MILK THOSE COWS TOM! GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU!”
Mike & Michele Grange October 18, 2011
“We're happy to make a contribution - Tom and Mary!
Thanks for helping the homeless and for doing God's work.
Blessings to both of you!
Sending our love, Michele & Mike”
Dick Kohl October 18, 2011
“Dear Tom & Mary,
What a great idea. I hope you raise thousands. On
November 5 I will also raise you both up in prayer that
our Lord blesses you and touches you both in a special way.
De Colores,
Dick”
Bob & Jana October 18, 2011
“We love what Bridge represents. We've seen it work. Bless you for all you do for His kingdom.”
Anonymous October 17, 2011
“What you are doing is no surprise to me.
Thank you for doing such wonderful work for others.
God bless you both”
Jim and Jane October 14, 2011
“Bless you both!”
Rick and Judy Blake October 13, 2011
“Tom and Mary- May God keep you warm as you participate in the Sleep out.”