Bridging Communities, Inc.

Bridging Communities is a grassroots organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for elders in the Southwest Detroit area by providing valuable resources and needed support. Fueled by the collaborative efforts of local unions, businesses, faith-based and social service organizations, and residents, together we are creating a stronger and more caring community where people of all ages can live in dignity. Our work will improve the quality of life for the elders of the Southwest Detroit area by meeting their needs; and the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods through creative collaboration, advocacy, and innovative programming. Eldercare—Bridging Communities provides bilingual, professional, assessments for those 60 and greater in the Southwest Detroit area as we leverage the gifts and talents of our dedicated volunteers and partners to fulfill identified unmet needs. Comprehensive services range from professional case coordination by staff to volunteer services such as friendly visits to reduce isolation, safe and supportive transportation to medical appointments, Friendly phone calls, holiday remembrances, supplemental food program delivery, minor home repairs, lawn and snow maintenance, Intergenerational opportunities, educational workshops, and neighborhood revitalization efforts. Neighborhood Stabilization—Realizing that the quality of life for our elders can be directly and significantly impacted by their community, Bridging Communities has expanded its scope-of-work and service provision to include neighborhood stabilization in Southwest Detroit neighborhoods. Working collaboratively with other nonprofit organizations, Bridging Communities has aggressively worked to secure affordable housing and has engaged in community planning, park development, and greenway projects throughout Southwest Detroit neighborhoods, including Springwells Village, Claytown, Core Cities, Delray, and the 48217 area.