Bridges, founded in 1988, brings friendship, food and other necessities to homeless friends in New York City, Newark, and Irvington.

Summit NJ
Joined April 2011
Bridges Annual meeting, Jun 5 7-8.30pm, Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad.  goo.gl/DVn3Eh
Welcome our new Run Coordinators.
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Volunteer spotlight. Beth Maroney.
Lena Willis Foundation via the Central Presbyterian Church of Summit NJ. $20,000 for Bridges to work with 7 homeless folks towards independence.
Smiling faces from Sunday's Run into Irvington
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recently teamed up with another non-profit called Helping Hearts and Handbags, Inc to distribute personal care items to homeless women. You can find them here helpingheartsandhandbags.com
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We now have the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator!
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This is the text of a letter from one of our street friends which is so heartfelt that it's impossible to edit
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Bridges office is closed today due to the power outage. This weekend’s Runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will continue as planned.
Bridges Run Calendar for 06/18 -05/19 opens 4/4/18. We are moving to a new calendar platform. Stay tuned.
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Volunteer fair for teens, adults & seniors Sat Mar 10, 1-4pm, Summit Public Library. We'll be there.
Teens Tackle Homelessness conference this coming Saturday
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Sandwich making event to feed the hungry. Monday Feb 12, 10am - noon. Salvatore Minardi Salonin Madison NJ, Food For Thoughts Cards in Morristown NJ, One Sandwich At A Time in NYC
TODAY is our 30th anniversary celebration.
It's been 30 years since Geoff & Ginger Worden made their first midnight trip to carry bag dinners, soup and coffee to the homeless of NYC.
Ribbon cutting at Bridges Project Connect in Newark by Mayor Ras Baraka, 35 Halsey Street 2pm Monday Jan 29
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MLK Day volunteer opportunities.
Help needed with Essex County Point-in-Time homeless survey.
Overnight winter shelter now open for Newark residents at 224 Sussex Ave until March 31st 2018.
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