Churches Respond.
Homelessness Ends.
Hope Begins.

Let’s Make Room for the Finish Line.

We’ve reached 99.1% of our goal, thanks to generous supporters like you. Now, just a little more will help us reach our $9.3 million stretch goal and open the door for more families.

Finish strong with us.
https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/give/making-room-campaign/

Bridge of Hope is seeking a part-time Lancaster Program Assistant who will provide program assistance, specific to administrative support, including entering outcome data for families in database, responding to inquiries requesting for help from families facing homelessness, managing clearances and process for volunteers, coordinating all aspects of the office, project management and managing Neighboring Gathering launch and event details. This position supports both the Program Director and the Lancaster Executive Director, as well as collaborate with administrative staff in our National office.

This is a part-time (20 hours/week) in office position in our Lancaster office.

If you or someone you know is passionate about making a difference, thrives in a collaborative environment and brings exceptional administrative and organizational skills, we invite you to learn more and apply.

View the full job description and application instructions here: https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/careers/

Join us in celebrating our CEO, Edith Yoder! We are so grateful for her visionary leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to ending family homelessness. Her passion inspires our team, our neighbors, and our entire community every day.

Happy Birthday, Edith! Wishing you a year filled with joy and continued impact—thank you for all you do! 💙

Bridge of Hope is excited to share that we are hiring a full-time Executive Assistant to support our national team at our office Chester County, PA and help advance our mission of ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.

This new role is a dynamic opportunity for a highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented professional who excels at supporting executive leadership and keeping organizational priorities on track. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and Leadership Team, with a strong focus on Standard Operating Procedures, project management and human resource generalist responsibilities.

If you or someone you know is passionate about making a difference, thrives in a collaborative environment and brings exceptional administrative and organizational skills, we invite you to learn more and apply.

View the full job description and application instructions here:
https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/careers/

Interested in learning more about homelessness and a faith-based response? Check out @kevinmnye1 new book which released this week: Hope for the Mission. This book includes a highlight about Bridge of Hope’s work! We are in chapter 5, entitled “Flexing Church Capacity, Expanding Church community.”
https://kevinmnye.com/

“It reminds me that there is so much I don’t know about what families face each day when they are homeless.”

At Bridge of Hope, we are committed to cultural humility, which means a commitment to lifelong learning and critical self-reflection. My friend’s simple statement that there is so much she doesn’t know is a beautiful example of what cultural humility looks like. What else don’t we know as we lean in to love our neighbors facing homelessness?

Read more in our latest news post: bridgeofhopeinc.org/stories/

“A community is a group of people who agree to grow together.” -Simon Sinek

At Bridge of Hope, Neighboring is built on this truth. Families and volunteers don’t enter a one-sided receiver/helper relationship; they step into mutuality. As families move from crisis to stability, Neighboring Volunteers grow too, deepening empathy, faith, and understanding. This is what transformation looks like when we choose to grow together.

To learn more about Neighboring, visit: https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/get-involved/involve-your-church/

Today we celebrate Nicole Jones, our Chief Engagement Officer, on her birthday! 🥳
Nicole, your passion for people, commitment to our mission, and gift for building meaningful connections inspire us all. Thank you for the energy, creativity, and heart you bring to Bridge of Hope every day. We hope your birthday is filled with joy, laughter, and well-deserved celebration. Happy Birthday!

Help us celebrate Lisa Savage, our Chief Financial Officer, on her birthday! 🎉🎂

Lisa, we are so grateful for your leadership, wisdom, and steady guidance. Your dedication, attention to detail, and heart for our mission help make everything we do possible. We hope your day is filled with joy, celebration, and all the things that make you feel appreciated. Happy Birthday!

🎉 Our new website is live!
We have a fresh new look — same mission, better experience.
Explore our programs, stories, and resources more easily than ever.
👉 Visit us today!
bridgeofhopeinc.org

What if ending family homelessness started with relationships?

The Bridge of Hope model helps nonprofits to engage local churches in Neighboring. Trained volunteers walk alongside families, while case managers have ready resources to provide the tools for long-term stability.
📌 Explore the Bridge of Hope Program Site model?
👉 https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/start-a-location/add-a-program-site/

Let’s engage church communities as part of the solution in 2026!

🎉Bridge of Hope is excited to announce the promotion of Caleb Simmers to Lancaster Executive Director.🎉
Caleb joined Bridge of Hope in March 2022 as Lancaster Church Engagement and Housing Director. In that role, he strengthened church partnerships, expanded landlord relationships, and significantly reduced the time it takes to house families across Lancaster County.

Caleb is deeply committed to faith-driven, relationship-based solutions to ending family homelessness and passionately embraces the mission and values of Bridge of Hope. With over a decade of experience in family and youth ministry, Caleb has served in several churches, addressing social, financial, and cultural needs within the communities he pastored.

Speaking on behalf of Bridge of Hope National and the Lancaster community board, Edith Yoder, CEO, says, “Caleb is a collaborative and respected leader with a passion for engaging churches in ending family homelessness. We are delighted to have him step into this leadership role in Lancaster. This strategic decision to add a Lancaster Executive Director role to our team will allow our work in this founding county to grow by 40% in the next 5 years.” Bridge of Hope Lancaster operates under the direction of Bridge of Hope National.

Congratulations, Caleb!

Mark your calendar for the Bridge of Hope Spring Gala on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster! We’ll be gathering around this year’s inspiring theme, “Hope Can’t Wait: Stories of Strength and Resilience,” celebrating the strong and loving relationships that help families find security and joy during difficult times.

Hope can’t wait for families facing the growing crisis of homelessness. Last year, family homelessness rose by 39%, and more than 150,000 children lost their homes. Many had no choice but to sleep in cars, shelters, or places not meant for living. Bridge of Hope is responding to this urgent need – and your involvement in the Gala Luncheon helps make that response possible.

Your participation helps provide safe housing, stability, and hope for families who cannot wait any longer.

Learn more and register to sponsor here: https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/gala/

We’re Almost There… But More Families Need Housing.

Nearly three years ago, we launched the Making Room Campaign with a bold hope: more stable homes and stronger mental health support for families facing homelessness. Since then, housing costs have continued to rise and family homelessness has surged—pressing us to do more.

Because of the growing need, we’ve set a new campaign stretch goal of $9.3 million, up from our original $8.4 million goal. Thanks to this amazing community, we’re already 96% of the way there!

Every dollar helps make room for more families who need a place to call home. Will you help us cross the finish line?

Give. Share. Learn more at:
https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/making-room/