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  • Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives

    Each spring friends of Bridge Communities gather to celebrate the transformational power of women in our community. Guests enjoy a gourmet luncheon, including a champagne welcome reception, along with fellowship with like-minded friends where we honor the women that have graduated from the Bridge Program and those who are working to make our community more equitable, kind, and just. 

    Learn more about the event
    Click here to view our Virtual Spring Luncheon!
    Become a member of the Monarch Society with a special gift

  • Wine Women & Shoes

    Sip, savor and shop for a cause! Bridge Communities was thrilled to launch Wine Women & Shoes®. This high-energy event includes an unforgettable day of fun and philanthropy, including wine and bubbly tasting, boutique shopping, a glamorous fashion show, a delicious luncheon with VIP perks, and a chance to win dreamy vacations, concerts and so much more! 

    Details about Wine Women & Shoes®
    Watch this video to get a glimpse of the fun!
    Sponsorship and marketing opportunities for Wine Women & Shoes

  • Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Cook-Off 

    The Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ brings together Illinois' largest amateur BBQ competition and a full day of music, food, and family fun!  Hosted by a community-based volunteer committee, the BBQ event features live music, Two Brothers Brewery, delicious BBQ food vendors, and fun for the kids in our Piglet Playland. Competitors fire up their grills for the chance to win Best Ribs, Best Chicken, Best Sauce, and Best Dish. All proceeds benefit families experiencing homelessness served in Bridge's Transitional Housing Program.

    More info on the Backyard BBQ

  • The Bridge Communities Classic Golf Event 

    It's time to tee up! Enjoy lunch followed by a golf scramble with novelty holes. Afterward, guests enjoy the comradery of an entertaining reception, including dinner, cocktails, awards, auctions, and more. Gather your foursome for a day on the links! 

    More details on the event