"I feel I can do anything now"

Bridge Communities serves homeless families in DuPage County with mentoring, housing, and supportive services

Mission

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

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Partners

Bridge partners with dozens of local churches, community groups, and businesses to provide a comprehensive program for homeless families in DuPage County.

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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.

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Latest news, events, and announcements

Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ: Back to the Backyard

For 2020, we've reimagined our Annual Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Cook-Off! While we can't safely gather in Downtown Glen Ellyn as in years past, we're offering all you need to create your own Backyard BBQ.

Buy your Backyard BBQ Kit
Register for Virtual BBQ Classes at Marcel's Culinary Experience
Learn more about the 2020 BBQ Competition
More details about the 2020 Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ
Karen S. Wells Appointed CEO of Bridge Communities

Bridge Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen S. Wells as Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Communities, beginning June 1, 2020. We are thrilled and confident that, with Karen’s strong record as an accomplished business leader and civic volunteer, she will successfully help to guide Bridge Communities into the future and continue to serve families facing homelessness with compassion and excellence.

A Letter from Bridge Communities' Board Chair
Press Release: Karen S. Wells Appointed CEO of Bridge Communities
You can help a Bridge family today

Each year, more than 130 families like Cassie's find homes and hope through Bridge Communities. And it's only possible through the help of caring supporters like you! Learn how you can make a positive, lifelong impact for a homeless family today.

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Read our Spring 2020 Newsletter
Learn how the CARES Act affects you
All your options for charitable giving
Bridge Communities 2019 Annual Report

Thank you for being a hero for 117 homeless families last year! Learn about the amazing impact you made in our 2019 Annual Report.

Read the Bridge Communities 2019 Annual Report
Watch the Bridge Communities 2019 Annual Report Video
2019 Program Statistics
COVID-19 and Bridge Communities

We appreciate your concern for Bridge families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click here for an official statement from Bridge Communities.
Circle of Hope

Homeless families need consistency, step by step support and hope to overcome the issues that lead them to homelessness. When you join the Circle of Hope, your monthly or quarterly gift will give homeless families the hope and the reliable support they need most to rebuild their lives.

Learn more about our Circle of Hope
Become a Circle of Hope donor today!

Bridge Communities serves homeless families in DuPage County with mentoring, housing, and supportive services

Mission

Partners

Impact

Latest news, events, and announcements

Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ: Back to the Backyard

Karen S. Wells Appointed CEO of Bridge Communities

You can help a Bridge family today

Bridge Communities 2019 Annual Report

COVID-19 and Bridge Communities

Circle of Hope

Bridge Communities

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Alford-Axelson Award

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