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 The Carradus Family

This year I will sleep out with my family for the first time in the 8 years that I have been participating in Sleep Out Saturday. It will be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and I don't think any of us will get a good night's sleep. We will probably be grumpy the following day. But this is just a tiny glimpse into the lives of moms and dads who have to do this every night...and then get themselves up and off to work and their kids off to school. Thank you for supporting us and for supporting the work of Bridge Communities! Tonight and every night, Bridge is providing safe housing to hundreds of parents and kids as they work towards a stable and secure future.

Sincerely,
The Carradus Family


Thank you to all those who pledged!

  1. Annette LaP November 1, 2024

    “Go, Andrea and family!”

  2. Burns Family October 14, 2024

    “Supporting you and your family!”

  3. Dean and June October 11, 2024

    “We love you, and you are doing great work!”

  4. The Paine Family October 9, 2024

    “You are amazing for doing it all together!”

  5. Dee October 8, 2024

    “We so appreciate all you and Bridge do for our community. Way to go, Carradus family! You are inspiring.”

  6. The Lichtenberger’s October 8, 2024

    “You got this!!!”

  7. Erin October 8, 2024

    “You and your family are awesome!”

  8. Edwards Family October 7, 2024

    “Great family and love the cause.”

  9. Heather Clark October 7, 2024

    “Beautiful work and an incredible perspective for the whole family to experience. Very proud of you all!”

  10. Caroline & Family October 7, 2024

    “You are all amazing! Good luck!”

  11. Brittany Dupree October 7, 2024

    “Thank you for the important work you do for Bridge Communities and the families they support!”

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