Bridges Receives Grant from Summit Area Public Foundation

December 2019 – Summit, NJ

Bridges Outreach has received a $35,000 grant from the Summit Area Public Foundation to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Summit. This grant will also help provide essential school supplies for Summit public school students who qualify for free or reduce priced lunch.

“Bridges is extremely grateful for the partnership of the Summit Area Public Foundation,” said Richard Uniacke, Bridges Executive Director. “Their increase in support this year directly reflects Bridges aim towards holistic, sustainable impact in effort to end homelessness in our region. We are grateful to be part of such a supportive community.”

About Bridges Outreach:

Founded in 1988, Bridges reaches out to the homeless in New York, Newark, Irvington, and Summit each week. This year Bridges Outreach is commemorating 30 years of helping our neighbors in need who are homeless and food insecure. Over the years we’ve met many thousands of homeless individuals and delivered over 100,000 meals and literally tons of clothing. In 2014, Bridges opened Project Connect in Newark to offer case management services that lead to better health, jobs, and housing. In four years, we have helped find permanent housing for over 100 people who were previously homeless.

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