Bridges to Independence

Bridges leads children and families out of homelessness and into stable, independent futures. Every year, hundreds of people in crisis find refuge at the emergency shelter for families and through the rapid re-housing program. Participants move quickly into safe, affordable, and permanent housing and receive case management, employment services, and financial literacy training to ensure long-term stability. Two-thirds of constituents are children and Bridges provides an extensive youth program to build their confidence, help them cope with the trauma of homelessness, improve academically, and explore college and career pathways. For the past five years, 100% of high school seniors graduated and continued on to college, employment, vocational training, or a combination of these post-secondary options. Bridges also offers free services and programs at a community services center in South Arlington. The mandate? Make homelessness brief and ensure that no family experience it again.