Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

Volunteer: Mentoring

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/mentor

Organization: Bridge Communities

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/mentor

Organization: Bridge Communities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 60137

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Auto repair and donation

Donate your car to Bridge Communities and you will directly help a family facing homelessness get on the road to self-sufficiency. For details, visit https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/ways-to-donate/car-donations

Organization: Bridge Communities

Donate your car to Bridge Communities and you will directly help a family facing homelessness get on the road to self-sufficiency. For details, visit https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/ways-to-donate/car-donations

Organization: Bridge Communities

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60137

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Retail and Gas Gift Cards

Bridge Communities accepts and distributes donated retail and gas gift cards to client families throughout the year.  These donations are very helpful to families when they experience an unexpected expense that can cause havoc to their limited budget. 

Gift cards: donate grocery or department store gift cards that can be given to client families on an as-needed basis.  Gasoline cards: All client families are required to work or attend school.  Gasoline gift cards are given to clients on an as-needed basis.

Please email mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org

Organization: Bridge Communities

Bridge Communities accepts and distributes donated retail and gas gift cards to client families throughout the year.  These donations are very helpful to families when they experience an unexpected expense that can cause havoc to their limited budget. 

Gift cards: donate grocery or department store gift cards that can be given to client families on an as-needed basis.  Gasoline cards: All client families are required to work or attend school.  Gasoline gift cards are given to clients on an as-needed basis.

Please email mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org

Organization: Bridge Communities

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60137

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Laundry and Household Supplies

As Bridge Communities families live on very limited budgets, they may have difficulty affording expensive household cleaning and laundry supplies. Help us keep their supply closets stocked by organizing a drive in your neighborhood, school, organization or religious community for these essential items! For details, please visit https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/ways-to-donate/in-kind-gifts or email mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org.

Organization: Bridge Communities

As Bridge Communities families live on very limited budgets, they may have difficulty affording expensive household cleaning and laundry supplies. Help us keep their supply closets stocked by organizing a drive in your neighborhood, school, organization or religious community for these essential items! For details, please visit https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/ways-to-donate/in-kind-gifts or email mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org.

Organization: Bridge Communities

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60137

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Information on the many ways to volunteer and get involved with Bridge Communities

Do you have a heart for families working to rebuild their lives? Bridge Communities offers a wide range of volunteer and giving opportunities appropriate for individuals, families, faith communities, schools, businesses, clubs, and more. Please click on the link below to learn more about opportunities for you and your network to get involved with Bridge. Help 100+ families experiencing homelessness transition to self-sufficiency. 

https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/volunteer

Organization: Bridge Communities

Do you have a heart for families working to rebuild their lives? Bridge Communities offers a wide range of volunteer and giving opportunities appropriate for individuals, families, faith communities, schools, businesses, clubs, and more. Please click on the link below to learn more about opportunities for you and your network to get involved with Bridge. Help 100+ families experiencing homelessness transition to self-sufficiency. 

https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/volunteer

Organization: Bridge Communities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60137

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Special Hair Care Drive for African American Families

Bridge Communities has many families who have special hair care needs and are unable to use general shampoos and conditioners.

Below are some specific products that would meet their specialized hair care needs. Donations of these products would be appreciated.

Aussie 3-minute miracle conditioner Creme of Nature Neutralizing Shampoo Blueberry Bliss Leave In Conditioner Jamaican Black Castor oil Shine Jam Styling gel Got2b Hair Spiking Glue or Styling gel Or any shampoo and/or conditioner of the following suggested brands: Shea Moisture, Aunt Jackie, Carol's Daughter, Miss Jessie

Please contact Mary Slade to learn more and arrange drop off of the donated items at a convenient location. mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org, 630-403-5098.

Organization: Bridge Communities

Bridge Communities has many families who have special hair care needs and are unable to use general shampoos and conditioners.

Below are some specific products that would meet their specialized hair care needs. Donations of these products would be appreciated.

Aussie 3-minute miracle conditioner Creme of Nature Neutralizing Shampoo Blueberry Bliss Leave In Conditioner Jamaican Black Castor oil Shine Jam Styling gel Got2b Hair Spiking Glue or Styling gel Or any shampoo and/or conditioner of the following suggested brands: Shea Moisture, Aunt Jackie, Carol's Daughter, Miss Jessie

Please contact Mary Slade to learn more and arrange drop off of the donated items at a convenient location. mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org, 630-403-5098.

Organization: Bridge Communities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60137-4539

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tutors

We are in need of tutors to work with the families Bridge serves.  We require at least 2 years of tutoring experience and/or teaching experience.  

We are looking for tutors for a variety of subjects and grade levels.

If you would like to be a volunteer tutor, please contact Mary Slade, Children's Activities and Education Manager at mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org.

Organization: Bridge Communities

We are in need of tutors to work with the families Bridge serves.  We require at least 2 years of tutoring experience and/or teaching experience.  

We are looking for tutors for a variety of subjects and grade levels.

If you would like to be a volunteer tutor, please contact Mary Slade, Children's Activities and Education Manager at mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org.

Organization: Bridge Communities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60540

Allow Groups: No