Bridge Communities is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to:

Founded in 1988 by two community volunteers, Mark Milligan and Bob Wahlgren, Bridge has grown to become the largest transitional housing program in DuPage County.  The majority of families we serve are single-parents with children, many are survivors of domestic violence.  Through our mentoring program, Bridge provides families with the necessary life skills to function successfully in their community.  Our two-year program provides additional training or academic opportunities to increase income and reduce debt.

Bridge Communities' volunteer mentor model is unique.  The core of our model depends on partnering with local faith and community groups who sponsor families in housing and provide mentors to work directly with each family as they model and foster change.  Bridge provides additional resources including employment counseling, case management, and tutoring for children and adults in the program.

Homeless families are housed in the 14 apartment building that Bridge owns in DuPage County.  We support 100 families and partner with 42 community and faith groups.

Bridge works closely with The Homeless Continuum of Care in DuPage County to identify unmet needs of homeless families and provide essential services to meet these needs.