"I had lost all my hope, but Bridge brought it back."

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"Bridge Communities prepared me for a better life"

Connecting Families Facing Homelessness to a Better Future

Bridge Communities is a dynamic, grassroots, non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of families facing homelessness 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 and serves 100+ families every year.

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Mission

The mission of Bridge Communities is to transition families facing homelesness to self-sufficiency by working with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services.

News & Events

Bridge is out in the community! Check out the latest updates on Bridge Communities’ events, news, and media and get involved.

Impact

Chicago magazine ranked Bridge among the 20 Best Charities in Chicago in 2015, for connecting more than 130 families to homes and hope each year.

Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, you can break the cycle of homelessness for children like sweet, little Zoey. And, when you give generously on Giving Tuesday, you will have your gift doubled thanks to our Giving Tuesday Matching Sponsor, BMO.

Giving Tuesday

Wine, Women & Shoes

Sip, savor and shop for a cause! Bridge Communities is thrilled to have you join us at Wine Women & Shoes®! This new high-energy event features an unforgettable day of fun and philanthropy.

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Reflections of 2022 Client Graduates

92^%

Secured permanent housing

83^%

Grew their savings

83^%

Increased their income

100^%

Felt a sense of community

Client Success Stories

Because of you, I'm not a statistic

Michelle

Back in 2015, one summer day started out like any other for Michelle. A stay-at-home mom, she was out and about, running errands, ferrying her children to their activities. She’d been married for 20 years by then, and had no reason to think her life would change. Read More

I never thought I could be this happy.

Marketta

For three difficult years, Marketta and Faith bounced from one couch to the next, never allowed to stay longer than a few weeks or months at a time. They landed at her mother’s home in February 2014. But Marketta was given a firm deadline. Read More

Bridge Communities prepared me for a better life.

Beatrice

Before Beatrice and her five children entered the Bridge program, they were living in a homeless shelter after escaping a traumatic life of domestic abuse. When Beatrice felt most like giving up, some friends referred her to Bridge Communities. Read More

Alford-Axelson Award

Bridge Communities was awarded the Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence.

Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency

Bridge Communities has earned Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level awarded to nonprofits.

Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity

In multiple years, Bridge Communities earned the distinction of a 4-Star charity by industry leading Charity Navigator.