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"They never made me feel like a project. They made me feel like family."

"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.

Sleep Out Saturday

We can't wait for you to join us at Sleep Out Saturday! Join us for a meaningful, empathy-building night and help support the 100+ families served this year by Bridge Communities.

Sleep Out Saturday

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

I’m taking control of my life again.

Ambar

Ambar 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

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

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

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.