Did you know?

• Bridges began helping and sheltering homeless families in 1994
• Bridges is one of only two recognized CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) in the Muncie area
• In 2007 the agency provided support services to over 323 homeless families
• 20% of families report that welfare reductions caused their homelessness
• 50% of homeless children attend up to three different schools a year
• 75% of homeless children perform below grade level in reading
• In 2006 Bridges Community Services was awarded funding, thru HUD, to expand it’s capacity to include single women w/o children, single moms w/children and single dads w/ children. The project combined funds from  Emergency Shelter, FEMA, and HUD.

Simple ways to help...

• Donate furniture (gently used) or household items such as towels, washcloths, dish towels, blankets, twin sheets, detergent, etc.
• Donate canned food
• Corporate matching : Learn how a corporate match from your employer could deliver your gift to Bridges
• United Way donations can be directed to Bridges
• Adopt a family during the Holidays
• Donate tax refunds/rebate
• If you know of a homeless family please tell them about our program and let them know there is help.

Give our address, or phone number ... to someone in need !

318 West 8th, Muncie, Indiana, 47302
765-282-3948