GBH News: “MGH distributes $18M to support affordable housing in Greater Boston”

GBH News quoted Bridge President & CEO Elisabeth Jackson in an article detailing the recent $18M awarded by Mass General Hospital to 22 local organizations to support affordable housing throughout Greater Boston.

Bridge Over Troubled Waters received $700,000 of this funding for renovations on our recently opened Brunson Liberty House, a co-op style home where formerly homeless youth can live and pay minimal rent while working or going to school.

Speaking of the changes that Bridge was able to make with this funding, Jackson said: “The renovations transformed that house into a home and responded to the needs of our young people. We can truly provide the next step for them. For youth looking for a place to learn from while they build up their credit and savings, finish school, and start their careers.”

Read the full article here.