Agency News from Bridges

Bridges Selected to Disburse Stimulus Funds for Homeless Persons

Bridges Community Services, Inc. has been selected as the Central Point of Access for Muncie's Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program and the Region 6 Continuum of Care, which covers all of ECI . "In the face of an economic crisis, the magnitude of which we have not seen since the Great Depression, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act represents a strategic -- and significant -- investment in our country’s future." Funding for the one time shot in the arm was initially announced in February, by President Obama, as part of this legislation. The program is targeted to persons, including families, who become homeless, or would be homeless were it not for this funding. The idea is to rapidly re-house this population before they languish in the homeless shelters. There are several qualifers and conditions that must be met in order to receive this one time, weighty, assistance. Program details, and final allocations, for this locality are still being determined. We do know that the Muncie area will receive $590,276. As the Central Point of Access for the East Central Indiana Area, including Anderson, and Marion, will access a separate pot of funding $$. Please come back to this site for more information as it is available.

June Benefit Auction on Ebay of Kenny Chesney's Pants

The agency will be holding a June Auction of Country Western Star, Kenny Chesney's "worn" tan corduroy pants ! Can you believe it? We have not only a pair of his pants but autographed books of Naomi Judd and several other goodies to be announced! We are hoping that the auction will kick off mid-June. Naturally, all proceeds will help provide services, at Bridges. Check back for details! Bid early; bid often!!

Camp Run-a-muk Begins June 1st

June 1st marks the begining of this years summer day camp for the children at Bridges. This year we will be having daily structured activities for those 5-15. Kids will enjoy a healthy breakfast and lunch each day, swimming, overnights to the Girl Scout Campgrounds, and other fun times. We are working with Worforce Development on employment opportunities for all the teens. Those 13-15 will act as interns at the day camp and receive stipends, those 16-21 will be working at other non-profits, some will even be working at the state park in Anderson. Remember, all teen are required to be signed up with this program during the summertime.