Resident & Community Services

Since its inception, BRIDGE has believed that an apartment with an affordable rent should be a stepping stone for advancement.

Kai Ming
Coleridge resident
Potrero Terrace
BRIDGE Stein Awards
After school art
Senior exercise

That’s why we provide targeted programs and services for residents of all ages, to help them move toward lifelong success. More than 350 programs are offered at BRIDGE properties, including:

  • Programs for children and teens—such as summer camps, mentoring, homework clubs and after-school programs.
  • Adult programs ranging from English as a Second Language to resume workshops and financial literacy.
  • Senior programs—such as brain fitness, health programs and referrals—that support their independence and quality of life.
  • In addition, residents of BRIDGE properties are eligible to apply for scholarships under the Alan and Ruth Stein Educational Assistance Program and the Kent Colwell Scholarship.

BRIDGE partners with local agencies and the best providers in the field to bring programs to residents for free. We tailor programs directly to resident needs and we coordinate classes and workshops from a central location, keeping staffing costs lower.

Holistic Community Development

BRIDGE’s Community Development Initiative, launched in 2015, integrates holistic community development practices into how we plan, implement and manage affordable housing. We are leveraging our role as a real estate developer to partner with and improve neighborhood institutions and communities, focusing on the social determinants of health that affect residents’ quality of life and long-term health and success. Examples include:

  • On-site child care centers that serve a range of families
  • Community services and facilities such as senior programs, parks, open space and libraries
  • Neighborhood-serving retail in our mixed-use developments

Evaluation

BRIDGE’s Evaluation department was created in 2017 to measure the cumulative impact of high-quality, well-managed affordable housing and services on improving families’ and seniors’ overall quality of life. Data findings ensure data-informed decision-making for programs and services, real estate programming, commercial tenancy, as well as long-term tracking of economic, social and health outcomes.

Learn about the Household Survey

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