Who We Are
Bridges to Independence, established in 1985, is focused on helping families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or systemic poverty move toward empowerment and stability. Core programming includes operating Arlington County’s largest emergency family shelter, providing housing through a Rapid Rehousing model, offering referral services through a Community Services Center in Green Valley, and providing supportive service programming such as workforce development, youth development, and case management.
What We Do
Our vision is to break intergenerational cycles of poverty.
Bridges to Independence is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, based in Arlington County, VA, and founded in 1985, as the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless. In December 2020, Bridges merged with Bonder and Amanda Johnson Community Development Corporation to expand Bridges’ mission and further achieve the vision. Currently, Bridges serves about 500 individuals annually across Arlington County.
Our short-term goal is to help individual and families right now – whether they are unable to pay a utility bill or are experiencing emergency homelessness. Long-term, Bridges aims to empower today’s struggling youth or adults to be tomorrow’s successful community members. Historically, Bridges’ focus has been on families, especially the children. Today, Bridges expands that focus to empower those in need by enhancing their economic and social development, especially those living in the Green Valley community.
Details
| rbolton@bridges2.org | |
| Ray Bolton | |
| Director of Development | |
| https://bridges2.org/ |
