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 Helen Tosch

Helping families in need is personal for me, in part because I was one of Bridge's first clients. Mark, Bob, Carolyn, and so many others helped me get on my feet as a young single mother. The provided me with a furnished apartment, a car, assistance with utlities, mentoring, and education. All of this allowed me to be more present for my son than I might have been otherwise because I didn't have to work three jobs to keep a roof over my head. To be honest, I was too young and privileged to realize what a gift all of that was.

Bridge has grown and changed their mission a bit, but it's still an organization that's near and dear to me and my family.

Please contribute with the unhoused families in your heart. The more we give, the more families Bridge can help. Thank you so much! I appreciate you.

Sincerely,
Helen Tosch


Thank you to all those who pledged!

  1. Rose McGinley October 26, 2024

    “Helen, What a touching story you shared and what a great way to bring awareness to the cause! I truly hope you meet your goal! Stay safe and most of all, have fun!!”

  2. Christine d. October 22, 2024

    “Helen, you inspire me in so many ways. Thanks for always giving and always caring.”

  3. Connie Cherry October 22, 2024

    “Thank you Helen for being kind and giving to others. Have fun and be safe. I hope you meet your goal for this worthy organization and the people it serves”

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