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Bridges to Housing Stability

Columbia, MD, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Non-Profit

Our vision is to champion the eradication of homelessness in Howard County, Maryland by providing a path to self-sufficiency to prevent and end homelessness through affordable housing solutions and advocacy.Bridges believes that housing is the key to a household's stability. Whether resolving the issue of homelessness or preventing a household from becoming homeless, our goal goes beyond crisis intervention – our approach and mission focuses on long term housing stability for our target populations.Our program areas include: 1. Bridges Housing Stability Program: seeks permanent affordable housing for Howard County residents who are homeless or facing imminent eviction and are referred to Bridges through the Howard County Coordinated System of Homeless Services. 2. Bridges Alliance Program: provides Bridges-owned and leased properties for rent to individuals and families working in Howard County making 30-60% of the County's median area income at affordable and sustainable rents that do not exceed 40% of the household's income, while providing a Circle of Support to build social capital, and limited housing case-management as needed. 3. Housing Commission Program: solicits private landlords to provide affordable housing to individuals and families experiencing housing barriers and provides case-management to the households to ensure housing stability.