Sleep Out Saturday, November 2, 2024

One Night Outside to Transform Lives

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On November 2nd more than 1,000 children, teens and adults will spend the night sleeping outside in tents, boxes, or cars or doubled up inside their homes without a bed to call their own, all to raise awareness about family homelessness and funds for Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing Program.

Your help is needed now more than ever. With your help, Bridge Communities will transition over 100 families to self-sufficiency by working with community partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Please give to demonstrate your commitment to helping homeless families build a bridge to a brighter future!

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Give with confidence Nearly 90% of your donation will benefit the families in our transitional housing program.

A personal message from Molly Howieson

Meet JJ my soon to be 2 year old grandson! His parents have decent living wage jobs and can provide a nice home and neighborhood for him. Tonight we have 99 families sleeping safely in our apartments. Some didn't renew leases because the rents have shot up. They had health issues or a car repair that sent them into a dark hole. They have been couch surfing, living in cars or hotels with not a way out. Due to your support they can rebuild their lives and achieve stable housing. Thank you for your ongoing support of my work!

Sincerely,
Molly Howieson


Thank you to all those who pledged!

  1. Lisa Doyle October 22, 2024

    “Thanks for all you do, Molly! You are an inspiration!”

  2. Jennie and Peter October 21, 2024

    “We will be praying for a mild dry night for you Molly. God bless you for all you do. xx”

  3. Pam Tupek October 19, 2024

    “Thank you for all you do for our participants Molly.”

  4. Sally P. October 5, 2024

    “Stay warm out there, Molly!
    Thank you for your caring and dedication.”

  5. Marge Bartlett September 28, 2024

    “Hope it’s another successful Sleep Out! Stay warm and dry! ??”

  6. Aseia Wells September 26, 2024

    “Hearts to you, Molly!”

  7. Jack and Donna September 22, 2024

    “Congratulations Molly on your dedication to helping the Bridge clients. Our Daybreak clients are grateful for your support.”

  8. Carl September 21, 2024

    “All the best on your "night out". Your commitment to the work of Bridge is exemplary.”

  9. Jo Brown September 21, 2024

    “Good luck Molly!”

  10. Rick September 20, 2024

    “Good luck Molly!
    Thanks for all your support with our clients!”

  11. Jeannie O'Leary September 20, 2024

    “May God continue to bless you in all you do to help those who have so little.”

  12. Mike Lowery September 20, 2024

    “Keep up the great work, Molly!”

  13. Patt September 20, 2024

    “Stay warm sweet Molly! You are a Blessing and an Inspiration ??”

  14. Emily Thompson September 19, 2024

    “Thank you for all you do!!”

  15. Sue Harold September 19, 2024

    “Happy to support you and Bridge Communities in this great cause. Thanks for your incredible work for so many of our families!”

  16. Jamie September 19, 2024

    “So proud of all you do.”

  17. Marian September 19, 2024

    “Molly thanks for your unwavering dedication! Hoping for a cloudless evening.”

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