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Fundraising Events to Support Bridge Communities


Bridge Communities hosts or is the beneficiary of five annual fundraising events:

  • Sleep Out Saturday is the flagship event for Bridge Communities.  Held the first Saturday of November, Sleep Out Saturday brings together more than 1,200 DuPage County residents to raise awareness about family homelessness and funds for the Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing program.
     
  • Glen Ellyn Garden Walk has become an unofficial gateway into summer.  The Garden Walk features approximately six private gardens located in historic Glen Ellyn.  Each year featured gardens provide guests with a variety of gardening themes, entertaining spaces and plant species. Held in June the Glen Ellyn Garden Walk benefits the Transitional Housing program for Bridge Communities.
  • Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk is hosted by the Glen Ellyn office of Baird and Warner Realtors and benefits the Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing program.  Kitchen Walk guests are dazzled by some of Glen Ellyn's most beautiful, extravagant and charming kitchens.  Held the first Friday of October, the Kitchen Walk concludes with an elegant cocktail party at the Walk's signature sponsor, Drury Design Kitchen and Bath Studio.  More information can be found at www.kitchenwalk.org.
  • End of Summer Bash is hosted by the Bridge Builders and held annually in August.  This Party benefits the children's program for Bridge Communities, including: tutoring, scholarships and family-focused educational and recreational activities.
  • The Garage Party is hosted by the Bridge Builders and has developed into the "IT" party of the winter season.  Join hundreds of friends at Gearhead European Automotive in downtown Glen Ellyn and dance the night away to live rock music while you enjoy delicious food and drink.  The Garage Party benefits the Auto Donation program for Bridge Communities.

For more information about any of the Bridge Communities fundraising events, please contact Amy Van Polen at amy.vanpolen@bridgecommunities.org or (630) 545-0610 ext. 12. 

If you are interested in hosting a fundraising event to benefit Bridge Communities, we would be happy to hear your ideas and lend our professional expertise.  Please contact Amy Van Polen at amy.vanpolen@bridgecommunities.org or (630) 545-0610 ext. 12.