Posts by taraclaeys-bridges
Helping Warm The Homeless
This Month, an organization called Helping Warm the Homeless contributed 5 dozen Halloween goodie bags and 3 dozen adult bags to Bridges Trunk-or-Treat. Thank you for the goodies!
Read MoreChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Earlier this month we were thrilled to have members from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints volunteer at our shelter. They did an array of beautification projects, including…
Read MoreAccenture
Thank you, Accenture, for volunteering with Bridges for the annual Accenture Day of Service! This year, volunteers from Accenture collected grocery items to stock the pantry at Bridges emergency shelter.…
Read MoreNorthern Virginia Alliance League
We had a great time attending the Fall Festival hosted by the Northern Virginia Alliance League. The day consisted of afternoon tea, an evening reception, and networking. The NVAL selected…
Read MoreImpact 100
Congratulations to Access Youth for being awarded Impact100 DC’s founding year grant of $105,000! Bridges enjoyed learning more about your mission and look forward to seeing the great things you’ll…
Read MoreMeet Saida!
“Throughout my life, friendships, graduations, and classes have come and gone, but Bridges has been a constant. From activities such as 5K runs and the Lemonade Stand program, I have had the opportunity to create long-standing relationships and form memories that I truly cherish. As I take on college at Howard University, I am so excited to be in a position where I can give back to my community. Bridges taught me about volunteering, working hard, and life skills that would have taken me years to learn. I am so grateful for the experiences that I have gained from Bridges.”
Read MoreDominion Guild
Thank you, Dominion Guild, for donating towels, sheets, bathroom supplies, and more! The donations will go directly to families in Bridges shelter. Often times, families enter the shelter with little to…
Read MoreCareFirst
Thank you, CareFirst, for volunteering at Bridges for CareFirst’s week of equity and action! They spent a couple hours a Bridges shelter gardening, landscaping, and cleaning up the property. Thanks for…
Read MoreAWLA
Bridges enjoyed tabling at AWLA’s Community Care Fair! Bridges shared about our programs and services to attendees while getting to meet their furry friends! Click here for a quick recap…
Read MoreCannonDesign
Thank you, CannonDesign, for moving our office furniture from our administrative offices to our community services center. Some of Bridges staff are working out of the community center, so having more…
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