Community Engagement
Bridge collaborates with restaurants, retailers, academic institutions, and other organizations in many ways that significantly change the trajectory of each youth at Bridge.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities below, please contact:
Roseann Hogan
Manager of Annual Giving & Events
rhogan@bridgeotw.org
Restaurant Partnerships
Shop ‘n’ Shares
Academic Partnerships
Drives:
One way to make an impact at Bridge is to donate the items our youth need today. We have provided wish lists on Amazon for your convenience and to offer an example for each product, but feel free to purchase these items at any retailer. See all of the opportunities below:
*All items must be new. Donations accepted Monday-Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Baby Bundles
Our single-parent household allows us to provide a nurturing environment for young (and expectant) moms and their children. Use our Amazon Baby Wish List to put together the perfect baby bundle and provide a young parent with everything needed to welcome a baby home.
Seasonal Needs
Anyone who lives in New England knows that the weather can change on a dime! From sticky summers to freezing cold winters, adaptable clothing is a must. Use this Amazon Seasonal Wish List (updated accordingly) to ensure our youth have what they need all year round. A special shout-out to BOMBAS for their 10-year partnership providing socks to the youth at Bridge!
Welcome Home Baskets
Provide youth moving into their own apartments through our Rapid Re-housing program with Welcome Home Baskets filled with supplies to help them cook, clean, and feel at home in their new space! Help them celebrate this big step by purchasing items like the ones on Bridge’s Amazon Welcome Home Wish List and packaging them up for delivery (youth love to have these items in mesh hampers – see them linked on the Wish List).
To organize a drive, please contact:
Roseann Hogan
Manager of Annual Giving & Events
rhogan@bridgeotw.org
Gift Cards
Bridge is always in great need of gift cards, which give youth the independence to buy something they especially hope for or need. The retailers you see here are the most requested.
We suggest denominations of $25.00 each.
To purchase Gift Cards, please contact:
Roseann Hogan
Manager of Annual Giving & Events
rhogan@bridgeotw.org
Lunch & Learn
Learn more about Bridge’s mission, youth, and wide range of services as the only homeless services agency in Boston that works exclusively with youth. Schedule an interactive conversation with a Bridge team member via Zoom or at your office.
To set-up a Lunch & Learn, please contact:
Roseann Hogan
Manager of Annual Giving & Events
rhogan@bridgeotw.org
Meal Drop-Offs
Provide delivery/drop-off of dinners for youth in our residential and drop-in programs and help create community at the table.
For drop-off at Bridge’s headquarters:
Quantity Required:
Meals for 50 (lunch), Meals for 30 (dinner)
Delivery Days:
Tuesday and Thursday
Lunch: 11:30 am, Dinner: 5:00 pm
For drop-off at Bridge’s Brighton residence:
Quantity Required:
Meals for 30 (dinner only)
Delivery Days:
Tuesday and Thursday
Dinner: 5:00pm
Meal Prep
Purchase and prepare a meal for youth in our residential programs that you and your team would love to make.
Bridge’s Brighton residence:
Quantity Required:
Meals for 30 (dinner only)
Delivery Days:
Wednesday;
arrival by 5:00 pm (food prep and optional tour),
dinner served at 6:15 pm.
Volunteers needed:
8-10 people
To organize Meal Drop-Off or Meal Prep and get more information on menus, please contact:
Roseann Hogan
Manager of Annual Giving & Events
rhogan@bridgeotw.org
Volunteer on the Mobile Medical Van
From boots on the ground to wheels on the road, our street outreach staff provide youth with non-judgmental intervention including crisis counseling and essential survival aid. They join volunteer licensed health care professionals in the evening on the Mobile Medical Van to bring medical services and other critical needs to youth living on the streets.
Together, they build trust and engage youth to learn about the programs available to help them on a pathway towards a self-sufficient adulthood.
If you are interested in volunteering on Bridge’s Mobile Medical Van, please contact:
Roseann Hogan
Manager of Annual Giving & Events
rhogan@bridgeotw.org
Welcome Center Set-Up
Provide a safe place to sleep.
Volunteer for one half-hour at 47 West St
Tuesday – Thursday
5:00 – 5:30 pm
Five volunteers
Help set up Boston’s sole youth-based, age-appropriate, overnight program.
To organize a Welcome Center Set-Up, please contact:
Roseann Hogan
Manager of Annual Giving & Events
rhogan@bridgeotw.org