Events

Upcoming Events

Bunny Hop 5K in Arlington VA

Arlington Bunny Hop

Saturday, April 13, 2024,
8:00 am
- 10:00 am

When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Where: Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving Street, Arlington, VA 22201 Who: Competitive runners, fitness/frequent runners, joggers/recreational runners and walkers. Children’s…

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Virtual Tour of Sullivan House

Virtual Shelter Tour

Thursday, April 18, 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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Virtual Tour of Sullivan House

Virtual Shelter Tour

Thursday, April 18, 2024,
6:00 pm
- 7:00 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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Annual Events

Bridges Bash Fundraiser

Bridges Bash

MARCH
Our biggest annual fundraiser.

Bunny Hop 5K in Arlington VA

Bunny Hop

APRIL
Competitive runners, fitness/frequent runners, joggers/recreational runners & walkers/strollers are welcome! Join Clarendon United Methodist Church as it hosts the annual Arlington Bunny Hop!

Senior Wish List

Senior Wish List

SUMMER
Support youth in Bridges programming by sending them to school with the items they need.

Do More 24

Do More 24

MAY
Do More 24 is centered around helping children and families live their best lives by reducing disparities in health, education, employment, and economic opportunity. You can help build a more equitable future for your neighbors by supporting our campaign!

Kick Start Kids Bridges 2 Independence

Summer Youth Program: Kick Start Kids

SUMMER
Kick Start Kids is a 5-week summer program for students ages 7 and over and will take children through steps to help break out of generational poverty by learning about financial literacy through starting their own business.

Bridges Golf Tournament

Bridges Golf Tournament

JUNE
Join us for a fun charity golf tournament to support Bridges’ vision to break intergenerational cycles of poverty.

Back To School Drive

Back To School Drive

JUNE – AUGUST
There are two ways to participate; you can either make a donation that will be used to distribute gift cards, allowing families to buy their own school supplies. Or, you can donate school supplies and drop the donation directly at Bridges to Independence.

Kickball Tournament

Kickball Tournament

AUGUST
Get your team together and join us for our annual Kickball Tournament!

Bridges Holiday Helpers

Holiday Helpers

OCTOBER-DECEMBER
Help spread the joy of the holiday season to families at Bridges! Become a Holiday Helper with a generous donation of a gift card.

Holiday Toy Drive

Arlington Toy Drive

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
You can make a child’s dreams come true by donating new or lightly used toys!

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

NOVEMBER
GivingTuesday is dedicated to unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

Arlington Turkey Trot

Arlington Turkey Trot

THANKSGIVING DAY
Gather your flock and join Bridges in Arlington’s Annual Turkey Trot!

Do you need help or supportive services?

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.

Arlington County also is offering special assistance with rent, food, and vaccination information during the pandemic. Call 703-228-7999 or visit https://publicassistance.arlingtonva.us/.

If you live in the Green Valley community and are in need of supportive services, please call 703-525-7177.