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

How We Help

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

Our 2022 Impact

Your support builds bridges in Arlington!

People served by our Rapid Rehousing program
People were provided safe and comfortable shelter at our Emergency Family Shelter
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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

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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Join us for a virtual tour of Bridges’ family shelter, Sullivan House. Join us live for a 1-hour virtual tour of our family shelter. You can meet our staff, learn…

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Bridges Holiday Helpers

Holiday Helpers Drive

Monday, October 9, 2023 - Friday, December 22, 2023

Help spread the joy of the holiday season to families at Bridges! Become a Holiday Helper with a generous donation of a gift card. Gift cards empower our families to…

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