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 100,000 bagged brown lunches, 40,000 breakfast bags, literally tons of clothing and toiletries and other necessities each year. Since 1988, Bridges has not missed a weekly Run into New York City. Recognizing the need closer to home, Bridges expanded its operations in 1996 to Newark and in 2002 to Irvington.

Teens Volunteer this Summer with Sheltered Children

Two one-day field trips to New York City and Philadelphia. Apply now.
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High School Students -- Teens Tackle Homelessness Steering Committee

HS students join the steering committee for the 2nd Teens Tackle Homelessness Conference to be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010.
Steering Committee meetings are scheduled for Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 on July 13, 20, 27, and August 3. Come to as many meetings as possible. You are not required to attend all.
If interested, please send lois@bridgesoutreach.net your name, phone #, school and grade.

School Supply Drive

Bridges will distribute 1,000 new backpacks and school supplies to children in Summit, Newark, Irvington and NYC.
Donate new school supplies at Bridges on Tuesdays, 8:30 to 3 or Fridays, 8:30 to 6. Or, beginning Aug. 1, drop off donations to Westy's, River Road, Chatham.
A $5 donation purchases a new backpack.

School Supply Drive

Toiletries Needed -- Please consider making toiletry kits instead of breakfast bags.

Our friends on the street are always in need of toiletry items – sample or hotel size work best for them. If you are looking for a project, please collect toiletries.
Toiletry Kits include: soap, shampoo, wash cloth, cream, lip balm, deodorant, toothpaste, and toothbrush. Any of these individual items are also welcome.