How funds will transform Bridge Communities
Any philanthropic investment transforms the future. But endowment giving has perpetual impact, generating funds that help our families achieve a better life year after year.
Direct Mentor and Stability Programs: Unlike in our traditional transitional housing program, no Program Partners are involved to sponsor families in these two programs. That means Bridge must make up nearly $300,000 annually to serve the two dozen families in these programs.
Housing Renovation Plan: In 2022, Bridge Communities adopted a detailed, 12-year, $4.6 million renovation plan for its 25 owned buildings. Raising these funds as needed annually would create a financial challenge and introduce disruptive uncertainty into our operations. Endowment income will allow us to implement these renovations and other programs with confidence.
Because of these needs, Bridge Communities seeks to raise $5 million to more than double its endowment. These funds, invested with the DuPage Foundation, will generate flexible resources each year to help meet our most urgent needs: stabilizing deeply challenged families, providing a steady supply of mentors, ensuring well-maintained homes – or whatever it takes to accelerate the progress of our neighbors in need.