Our Work
OUR WORK
We are the only organization in the Two Rivers Region dedicated to ending the cycle of homelessness among single men, women, and families. We provide shelter, support, and inspire a pathway forward to individuals and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness.
Operating from our main campus in Ames, Iowa, our outreach spans the Two Rivers Region, serving Boone, Greene, Hardin, Marshall and Story counties.
Homelessness does not discriminate. We very much rely on the kindness and contributions of supporters to bridge the gap between homelessness and housing. There is much to be done, and we can’t do it alone!
housing first: Long term solutions
At Bridge Home, we are not just dedicated to immediate relief. We provide the tools, resources, and education to empower and guide individuals and families facing the challenges of homelessness towards long-term solutions – free from judgment.
We meet clients where they are and work together to find solutions that will meet their unique needs.
PROACTIVE AND
SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
STREET OUTREACH
Proactively helping people experiencing homeless on the street
Diversion
Finding a safe alternative to entering shelter through connection to services, support coordination and/or conflict mediation
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Temporary shelter while providing food, health and wellbeing assistance, and financial education and/or services and support coordination to clients outside of the emergency shelter program in order to get them into housing
LONG-TERM
PROGRAMS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
A client-focused, needs-based program to help clients secure affordable housing, overcome financial barriers, achieve self-sufficiency, and maintain a permanent home
RAPID RE-HOUSING
Short-term rental assistance and individually tailored support services to help individuals and families quickly exit homelessness and obtain and retain permanent housing (typically a six-month program)
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES
Connecting clients to external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes