Programs

  • Program 1 [2018]

    Our programs give families the skills and stability they need to build a brighter future. Over 120 families annually, participate in the following programs: --Emergency Shelter: Sullivan House, Bridges' emergency shelter, provides individuals and families with a safe, supportive place to stay. Sullivan House, with its one- and two-bedroom apartments, is Arlington County's largest emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness. After an average stay of 3-6 months, Sullivan House participants are transitioned into Bridges' rapid re-housing program. --Rapid Re-Housing: Rapid re-housing is provided in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria. Our goal is to move families into safe, affordable, and permanent housing as quickly as possible. Participants secure and maintain a lease in their own name, while receiving Bridges' ongoing supportive services-including connection to community resources, financial assistance, and intensive case management. --Employment Services (Bridge To Work): Our employment services help participants find, secure, and retain stable employment. We meet individuals where they are and provide what they need for where they want to go. For some that is obtaining a specialized trade certification, for others it is translating their existing skill set to new opportunities. We provide group training and one-on-one mentorship while breaking down barriers to employment, such as transportation and child care. --Financial Literacy: Bridges works with participants to increase their financial knowledge and skills, while emphasizing household budgeting and credit repair. In collaboration with community partners, we offer customized financial literacy workshops, tax preparation classes, and one-on-one coaching with financial professionals. --Youth Development: Youth at-risk for or experiencing homelessness can be a forgotten population. These children are often suffering from trauma, poor physical/mental health, stress, developmental delays, and missed educational opportunities. Our youth development programming addresses these factors and increases the academic skills, self-esteem, college readiness, and overall well-being of the children we serve.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $1.5M

  • Rapid Rehousing Program

    RAPID REHOUSING - BRIDGES' RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM WORKS TO QUICKLY REHOUSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM THE SHELTER TO THEIR OWN HOME AND TO PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DURING A TRANSITIONAL PERIOD. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH HOUSING STABILIZATION STAFF TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE CONNECTED TO RESOURCES, EMPOWERED TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, AND ARE PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $1.1M

  • Emergency Shelter Services

    SULLIVAN HOUSE - EMERGENCY SHELTER (SULLIVAN HOUSE) IS THE LARGEST SHORT-TERM FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER IN ARLINGTON, SERVING OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR IN AN APARTMENT-STYLE FACILITY. THE FOCUS IS ON HELPING CLIENTS ADDRESS BARRIERS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO HOMELESSNESS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRAL & HOUSING LOCATION SERVICES. BRIDGES WORKS TO RAPIDLY REHOUSE ALL SHELTER GUESTS SO THAT THEY CAN QUICKLY MOVE INTO THEIR OWN HOME.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $547K