Sleep Out Saturday, November 1, 2025

Hope Starts Here: One Goal, One Community

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On Sleep Out Saturday (November 1st), hundreds of children, teens and adults will spend the night sleeping outside in tents, boxes, and cars or doubled up inside their homes without a bed to call their own, all to raise awareness about family homelessness and funds for Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing Program.

Your support has the power to change lives! With your help, Bridge Communities will transition over 100 families to self-sufficiency by working with community partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Please give today to demonstrate your commitment to helping families facing homelessness build a bridge to a brighter future!

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Give with confidence Nearly 90% of your donation will benefit the families in our transitional housing program.

A personal message from Jill Garbaliauskas

On Saturday, November 1st, I’ll be participating in Sleep Out Saturday to raise awareness and support for families experiencing homelessness right here in our community. For nearly 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the Director of Children’s Services for Bridge Communities, where I’ve seen firsthand how stable housing and compassionate support can transform lives, especially for kids.

This cause is deeply personal to me. Every child deserves the chance to feel safe, dream big, and simply be a kid. By sleeping in my car for one night, I hope to shine a light on the struggles many families face every day.

Please consider making a donation. Every gift makes a big difference in helping families find hope and stability. If you aren’t able to donate, please feel free to share my page with others.

Thank you,

Jill Garbaliauskas

Sincerely,
Jill Garbaliauskas


Thank you to all those who pledged!

  1. Anonymous November 1, 2025

    “Go Jill!”

  2. Cassie October 31, 2025

    “Way to go, Jill!”

  3. Kearin and Keith October 30, 2025

    “What a great cause”

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