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Bridges to Independence leads individuals and families out of poverty and into stable, independent futures.

How We Help

Emergency Family Shelter
Housing Assistance
Workforce Development
Community Services Center
Youth Development

Our 2024 Impact

Your support builds bridges in Arlington!

People were provided shelter
People served by our Rapid Rehousing program
%
of the high school seniors at Bridges graduated and continued on to college, job training, employment, or a combination of these
Adults participated at our Workforce Development program
People served at our Community Services Center
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Bridges to Independence's short-term goal is to help individual and families immediately – whether they are unable to pay a utility bill or are experiencing emergency homelessness. Long-term, Bridges aims to empower today’s struggling youth or adults to be tomorrow’s successful community members.

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it… Join Bridges to Independence for Mission Is-Possible, an unforgettable, spy-themed evening where intrigue meets impact. Step into a covert setting filled with…

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Bridges Bash 2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026,
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Top of the Town

Your mission, should you choose to accept it… Join Bridges to Independence for Mission Is-Possible, an unforgettable, spy-themed evening where intrigue meets impact. Step into a covert setting filled with…

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