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Deloitte and Touche LLP volunteer day

Deloitte and Touche LLP volunteer day

Deloitte and Touche LLP volunteers participated in organizing the pantry and shed at Bridges.
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Women at Bridges to Independence fundraiser ball

2026 Bridges Bash

View photos from our annual Bridges Bash
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Youth Development Manager CeSha Whitfield distributing books and STEM projects to support community youth in reading and learning.

Bridges to Independence Community Book Fair

Youth Development Manager CeSha Whitfield distributing books and STEM projects to support community youth in reading and learning.
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welcome baskets full of supplies

Welcome Home Baskets from Acetum Corporation

Acetum Corporation, located in Vienna, Virginia donated several welcome home baskets for families.
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Kitchen of Purpose staff photo

Bridges to Independence program partners with  Kitchen of Purpose

Kitchen of Purpose uses the Power of Food to Change Lives They empower people by providing culinary training, job placement, entrepreneurial opportunities, and nourishing meals to underserved communities. Their vision ...
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Volunteer Caryn Saunders stands with Youth Development Manager CeSha Whitfield

Bridges 2025 Volunteer of the year

Bridges to Independence extends its sincere congratulations to Caryn Saunders, our Volunteer of the Year for 2025. We express our gratitude to Caryn for her exceptional dedication to our Children’s ...
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Democracy Federal Credit Union assisted in organizing the Shelter pantry for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Democracy Federal Credit Union’s Day of Service

Democracy Federal Credit Union assisted in organizing the Shelter pantry for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
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Children standing with Virginia is for Lovers sign at Bridges' 1st. Summer camp for local youth

Bridges’ First Summer Camp

Children participating in Bridges' 1st. Summer camp for local youth
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Ms. CeSha Whitfield, the Bridges to Independence Youth Development Manager, distributing school supplies to families within the community.

Distributing School Supplies

Ms. CeSha Whitfield, the Bridges to Independence Youth Development Manager, distributing school supplies to families within the community.
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Bridges to Independence received a Certificate of Excellence for their Community work from Sigma Theta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc

Bridges to Independence Received a Certificate of Excellence from Sigma Theta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc

This past weekend, members of our Development and Shelter teams had the honor of attending the Sigma Theta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc.’s 2025 Lioness Conference Awards Dinner. We were deeply ...
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Bridges thanks Signa Theta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc., for their service day at Sullivan House shelter.

Sigma Theta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc. Service Day

Bridges thanks Sigma Theta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc., for their service day at Sullivan House shelter. (August 2025)
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Bridges thanks Jamestown School in Arlington, Virginia, for their contributions of household supplies.

Jamestown School Contributes Household Supplies

Bridges thanks Jamestown School in Arlington, Virginia, for their contributions of household supplies. (May 2025)
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If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, contact Arlington County’s Department of Human Services Community Assistance Bureau (CAB) at 703-228-1300 for help. In case of shelter need during non-business hours, please call 703-228-1010 for assistance.