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Bridges to Independence is excited to announce its 2024 Board of Directors and Officers, which includes six continuing and five new Directors, whose 3-year terms began on January 1st.  Three ...

Great news! Fraser Murdoch, our CEO at Bridges to Independence, recently sat down with ARLnow for an exclusive podcast. In this engaging conversation, Fraser delves into the pressing issue of rising youth ...

With a generous spirit, tech enthusiast Bobby Lipman furnished Bridges to Independence with five refurbished computers. These computers are now housed at our Bonder & Amanda Johnson Community Services Center, where ...

In the spirit of giving and kindness, Bridges to Independence recently had the privilege of collaborating with the wonderful team at SixDegrees for one of their Basic Kindness events. Led ...

Sushi Zen, a beloved local restaurant celebrated for its culinary artistry and community commitment, recently hosted a fundraising event that left a lasting impact on Bridges to Independence and the ...

We're excited to announce that Bombas, the renowned comfort sock brand, has just donated a bundle of cozy socks to Bridges to Independence, benefiting the children and families we serve! ...

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the team at Zillow dedicated their time and energy to making an impact at our emergency family shelter, Sullivan House. Fueled by their ...

This summer, 34 kids will participate in our Kick Start Kids Summer Program. This is a fun and enriching program that allows our kids to learn what it is like to run a ...

This year's Arlington Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk was a resounding success, attracting over 600 participants on a gorgeous spring morning. Bridges to Independence was thrilled to be the beneficiary of ...

Thanks to our friends at the Arlington's Sheriff's Office, many fathers were able to receive much needed items including toiletries, snacks, and a tie to help them feel confident as ...

Mother Nature cooperated to provide a glorious backdrop as Bridges to Independence on June 5 held a golf outing and fund-raiser at Army Navy Country Club. “We extend our heartfelt ...

ARLINGTON, VA (June 16, 2022) — Bridges to Independence is under new leadership with the appointment of Fraser Murdoch as CEO. Mr. Murdoch joins the organization with experience that includes ...

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 ...

Learn about an experience of a youth in Bridges programming!  I first learned about Bridges when I was in the 7th grade, but it wasn’t until I was in the ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     Contact: Samuel L. Kelly, Jr., CEOskelly@bridges2.org(703) 525-7177 x117 January 6, 2022                                                                                                          Bridges to Independence Announces CEO TransitionSamuel L. Kelly, Jr. Departs After 16 Years Arlington, VA: Bridges to Independence announced that ...

Dear #BridgeBuilder Community, Happy New Year! I hope you were able to enjoy the holiday season safely, in good health, and with loved ones – whether in-person or virtually. Having ...

Thank you, State Farm, for volunteering with Bridges! State Farm employees supported Bridges’ mission by volunteering virtually and collecting pantry staples for families at our shelter!

Thank you, Turner Construction, for donating Holiday gifts to families at Bridges! Every year, Turner Construction stuffs shoe boxes with essential items such as shampoo, soap, socks, and more! 

Stateside held an internal drive to collect essential items for families at Bridges shelter! They collected toothpaste, laundry detergent, cooking pots, and more. Thanks, Stateside! 

The Ballston Bid hosted their first annual Holiday Wreath Market. Proceeds from the sale went to support Bridges and other local organizations. We appreciate your support, Ballston Bid! 

Thank you, CTAB Hoops, for collecting over 50 Thanksgiving meal kits for families at Bridges! Each meal kit included the pantry staples to a Thanksgiving meal like corn, mashed potatoes, ...

A local Girl Scout Brownie Group was hard at work this month creating cozy blankets for families at Bridges! Additionally, they held a drive to collect essential items like paper ...

Jacqueline*, a single mom of a toddler, came to our Employment services manager seeking a livable wage job so she could provide for herself and her daughter. Our Employment Services ...

Hays Recruiting volunteered their time this month, by hosting a grocery store drive on behalf of Bridges. They traveled to local grocery stores and collected monetary donations and in-kind goods ...

Bridges was thrilled to present during Turner’s Construction Inclusion Week! The week focuses on actions to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, while focusing on unconscious bias, supplier diversity, job site ...

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!

A single mother named Shayla*, was able to utilize our workforce development program and obtain a professional certification that empowered her to find liveable wage employment. Shayla lost her job ...

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 ...

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. ...

Adam* is a high school-aged boy, whose family came to the shelter in 2019 and entered Bridges Rapid Rehousing Program in 2020. Both of his parents are products of intergenerational ...

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 ...

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 ...

A youth involved in Bridges programming who immigrated to the U.S. with her family at just seven years old. Her family arrived in the U.S. with no resources, family connections, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clarendon Presbyterian Church (CPC) recently announced that it will continue holding monthly drive-thru food and toiletry collections for the foreseeable future to support their neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. The ...

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 ...

Last month, middle and high school students from First Presbyterian Church sorted, organized, and prepared donations for Bridge's Back to School Drive and Drop! Thanks to their support, kids were ...

Bridges was honored to attend a luncheon hosted by the Helping Hands Society of Greater Washington. The luncheon was to recognize grant recipients and members of the National Association of ...

Bridges to Independence Announces Merger with Bonder & Amanda Johnson Community Development Corporation Combined non-profit organization will enhance services to Northern Virginia families in need, deepen ties to Arlington’s Green Valley ...

Bridges to Independence Receives Support from AT&T (Arlington, VA) - Bridges to Independence received a $20,000 grant from AT&T Foundation to support the continuation of Bridges’ Youth Development Program. The ...

Dear Friends, As you are aware, the partial government shutdown has hit the four-week mark, impacting the nation and especially those in our region. Bridges to Independence relies on federal funding ...

Arlington, VA - Arlington Magazine readers have voted the Arlington Turkey Trot the best local race for 2019. The “Trot” as it is often referred to, is truly an Arlington ...

Bridges to Independence is ending homelessness: one family, one home at a time. Will you help? No family should be homeless, especially during the holidays. Our goal is to raise ...

  Bridges to Independence Responds to Amazon HQ2 Announcement Amazon encouraged to address homelessness, housing affordability for at-risk families in Northern Virginia   Arlington, Va. – Bridges to Independence, a ...

On Friday, September 21st we said goodbye to long-time staff member, Mark Moreau. After 32 years of dedicated service, Mark has certainly left his mark on Bridges to Independence. “It’s ...

Deloitte representatives receive their award at the Arlington Cares volunteer recognition event Here at Bridges, we rely on volunteers to help us achieve our mission. We are pleased to announce ...

Bridges to Independence was honored to receive this year's Arlington Economic Development Legacy Award for Diversity and Inclusion. The award was presented at the Arlington Premiere, a reception welcoming new ...

Slowly, but surely, our efforts are paying off. Each year, on a cold night in January, volunteers from throughout the DC Metro area explore every corner of our region to ...

The first annual Arlington Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk was a resounding success, attracting over 500 participants on a gorgeous spring morning! Bridges was thrilled to be the beneficiary of this ...

Here at Bridges, we strive to help youth build confidence, trust, and respect through enriching experiences - such as our running club, Bridges Runs. Bridges Runs was founded five years ago by ...

Our former participant Habiba graduated from George Mason University in December and we couldn't be prouder! Watch a video about Habiba and read her inspiring story: My husband and I ...

In fiscal year 2017, we found much reason to rejoice as we celebrated our 32nd anniversary. We are pleased to present the highlights of the last year. 2017 YEAR IN ...

In Northern Virginia, the cost of living continues to rise, placing an incredible burden on our community’s most vulnerable families. As a result, the number of families in need of ...