Bridges to Independence | Homeless Shelter, Social Services, Arlington VA

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

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How We Help

Emergency Family Shelter

Housing Assistance

Workforce Development

Community Services Center

Youth Development

Our 2023 Impact

Your support builds bridges in Arlington!

People were provided safe and comfortable shelter at our Emergency Family 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

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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Upcoming Events

Virtual Shelter Tour

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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Updates From Bridges

Virtual Shelter Tour

Thursday, September 19, 2024,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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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