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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Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible women making a difference for people in our community at our annual spring luncheon on Friday, May 30. Proceeds for the event will benefit the families served by Bridge Communities.
Reflections of 2024 Client Graduates
Secured permanent housing
Grew their savings
Increased their income
Decreased their debt
Client Success Stories
Bridge Communities prepared me for a better life.
BeatriceBefore 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
I’m taking control of my life again.
AmbarAmbar had suffered for many years, abused by the fists and betrayals of her children’s father, before she was able to break free. And then, two years ago, Ambar lost her job — and her entire world fell apart. Read More
Because of you, I'm not a statistic
MichelleBack 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
Glen Ellyn Non-Profit of the Year
Bridge Communities was voted Non-Profit of the Year in the Glen Ellyn Community Awards ran by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce.
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.