Bridging

Mission Statement

Bridging empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability.

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments In 2023, Bridging furnished the homes of 5,009 families, or 13,131 people. Nearly half of these people were age 17 and under. More than $6.5 million worth of furniture and household goods were given to clients in 2023, for a total savings of 14 million pounds from the landfill. Bridging's mission was carried out by 4,000 volunteers giving approximately 70,000 hours of service in 2023. Bridging partnered with 271 referring agencies in our community last year. The impact of Bridging services on our clients is very tangible. Bridging clients report that the resource we provide makes a difference. In their surveys, more than 90% of clients report that the items they received at Bridging have a positive impact on their comfort, sleep, social connection, and stability. “As a young, single mother, Bridging has provided me the means to create a comfortable living space for myself and my children. I am very thankful for organizations like Bridging and Hmong American Partnership who understand the importance of providing people the basic necessities of a home. It reassures me that I am worthy and deserving of a functional and enjoyable home.” - Christine, Bridging Client
Current Goals In 2024, Bridging aims to accomplish three key goals: 1.) Bridging will provide a foundational home set-up for more than 5,250 families. 2.) Bridging will save at least 14 million pounds of good quality, used furniture and housewares from the landfill. 3.) Client and Caseworker satisfaction survey results will be at a 92% satisfaction rating or higher.
Community or Constituency Served Nearly 60% of the families who benefit from Bridging are transitioning out of homelessness, more than 80% have total annual incomes below $20,000, approximately 80% are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members, and of the 13,131 family members served in 2023, nearly half were children. In the Twin Cities metro area, more than 260 social service agencies connect clients with Bridging for five main reasons: Persistent Low Income, Mental Health, Disability, Foreclosure/Loss of Home, and Immigration/Refugee status.
Geographic Area Served Bridging primarily serves the Twin Cities 7-county metro area.

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
Furniture and Household Items:
$6,101,982
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$7,769,805
92.9%
Management
$284,275
3.4%
Fundraising
$312,569
3.7%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2022
$8,041,495
$7,804,186
$237,309
2021
$7,804,186
$7,084,843
$719,343
2020
$7,084,843
$6,840,596
$244,247

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 04/06/2024

This date is representative of when we completed our initial Accountability Wizard® nonprofit review, and provided the organization with their results. This review is good for three years from the date provided
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Address:
201 W 87th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone: 952-888-1105
Website: bridging.org

General Information

Alternative Name: Bridging, Inc.
EIN: 41-1725396
Principal Staff: Mark Wilkening
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 38
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: 5,000
Ruling Year: 1992

Board

Board Chair: Nick Love
Number of Board Members: 16
Board Meetings with Quorum: 8
Average Member Attendance: 14.9

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