BRIDGES Outreach, Inc

BRIDGES began in 1988 with just one suburban couple. Today, BRIDGES’ outreach includes over 1,500 kind and caring volunteers delivering over 75,000 bagged brown lunches, literally tons of clothing and toiletries and other necessities each year. Since 1988, BRIDGES has not missed a weekly RUN into Manhattan. Recognizing the need closer to home, BRIDGES expanded its operations in 1996 to Newark and in 2002 to Irvington.

To help Bridges fulfill the needs of homeless friends each week, please donate now.

NOTE: Bridges has moved to the Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave, Summit, as of Feb 1, 2009. Dropoffs are no longer being collected at Christ Church. [ Directions ]

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Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Volunteer at Bridges any Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. or Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers will accept and sort donations and other work as needed.
Location: Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ (enter on Russell Place side of the building).
No need to pre-register.

Conference on Homelessness for High School Students, Saturday October 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration on line after August 1st.

Bridges will host its first Conference on Homelessness to educate high school students about the people behind the statistics and why people are homeless.
Students will have an opportunity to participate in small group workshops and meet with homeless friends during the Conference.
Planning Meetings: Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at Bridges. All high school student are invited to attend the planning sessions.