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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
%
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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Bridges in The Community

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Thank you to everyone that participated in Volunteer Arlington’s MLK Day of Service! It was an amazing day “on, not off”, over 100 volunteers came together to assemble Birthday Boxes…

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Updates From Bridges

Bridges Golf Tournament

Bridges Golf Tournament

Monday, June 5, 2023,
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Army Navy Country Club

Join us for a fun charity golf tournament at the beautiful Army Navy Country Club in Arlington. Funds raised will support Bridges’ mission to lead children and families out of…

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