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Chester County, a community where no family is homeless.
To engage Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.
Bridge of Hope, a 501(c)3 organization (also known as Bridge of Hope National) is now officially operating 3 programs: Bridge of Hope Chester County, Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Bridge of Hope National. The board of directors of Bridge of Hope governs and oversees all three programs, while community boards for each county, appointed by the board of Bridge of Hope and chaired by the CEO of Bridge of Hope National, provide ambassadorial and local support to the two local programs.
Bridge of Hope Chester County is part of the Bridge of Hope network of 20 locations across 12 states. See Bridge of Hope locations for more information.
On March 2, 1987, 37 Christians gathered in a church basement in Coatesville, PA, to listen to Sandy Lewis and Linda Witmer share their vision for how churches could respond to women and children facing homelessness. The group listened as three women who were homeless shared their personal stories. The group represented a cross-section of churches but was united by a deep sense of Christ’s call to compassion for families facing homelessness. As they explored ways churches could make a real and lasting difference, God’s Spirit prompted 10 women and men to step forward.
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