Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc.

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

Feb 26, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$5,781,148

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Emergency services which includes the following programs: -transitional day program (tdp) is a drop-in center where homeless young people can get a hot meal, take a shower, access lockers, do laundry, connect with case managers, and participate in workshops. The tdp offers breakfast and lunch, as well as a safe and comfortable space to relax, read, use computers, and connect with friends or staff. -warming center is open every night from 10 pm to 7 am. The center offers homeless youth warmth, safety, and supportive adults who can help. -emergency youth shelter provides homeless young adults with shelter, food, clothing, meals, and safety, along with access to a wide range of support and services, all designed to help young people overcome difficult circumstances, become self-sufficient, and obtain transitional or permanent housing. Beds are available both on an emergency basis and for longer periods of time as a "contract bed" for youth who are actively working toward independence.

Activity 3

Residential services which includes our transitional living programs, maternal group home and runaway shelter -transitional living program provides housing, life-skills training, and support to homeless youth ages 18 to 21. Young people live among their peers while they learn the life skills necessary to successfully manage and sustain their own households. Through groups and individual counseling, residents learn how to set goals and work toward them while focusing on daily routines that may include work, school, homemaking, shared meals, and a regular calendar of traditional holidays and events. All residents have access to all the services available at bridge. -maternal group home provides housing, life-skills training, and support to homeless pregnant or parenting girls ages 18 to 21 and their children. Young women live among their peers while they learn the life skills needed to successfully manage and sustain their own households and raise healthy children. Through groups and individual counseling, residents learn how to set goals and work toward them, while focusing on daily routines that may include work, school, child care, and homemaking and shared meals. Mothers participate in parenting education and groups on health, nutrition, and nurturing care. All residents have access to services available at bridge. -runaway services bridge is the local respondent for the national runaway hotline (1-800-runaway), offering 24-hour access to a counselor and a safe bed off the streets for youth 14 to 17 years old who have run away from home and find themselves in crisis. Bridge staff will contact metro cab to pick up youth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, within a 30-mile radius of boston-at no cost to the youth-and safely transport them to our transitional living program in brighton for shelter and services.

Filer

EIN

04-2472126