Savor the flavors of summer and enjoy live performances at the Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ!

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"Bridge Communities prepared me for a better life"

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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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Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ

Join us at the Annual Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ. We are thrilled to share with you a day of tasty food and drink, live music and so much more in Downtown Glen Ellyn.

Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ

Reflections of 2024 Client Graduates

85%

Secured permanent housing

91%

Grew their savings

67%

Increased their income

91%

Decreased their debt 

 

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 was thankful – very, very thankful – because I could see my kids smile, and it’s not about the things. It’s about how happy they were.

Mariana

Mariana found herself facing homelessness after she left an unhealthy marriage. She was a hard worker, but she left her marriage with little more than a car and her two young children. With the help of the Bridge program, her strength and resilience led her to achieving her dreams. Read More

Glen Ellyn Non-Profit of the Year seal

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.

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Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency

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

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Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity

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