Bridge Fund clients are diverse
Our clients are culturally diverse
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They work asAdministrative support staff, hotel and restaurant workers, home care attendants, security guards and school employees |
They are referred to the programs by
Social service providers, religious organizations, legal service providers, community groups, unions, hospitals and government agencies
They fall behind in their rent because of
- Uninsured illness or accident
- Reduction in work hours or wages
- Loss of a rent-paying roommate
- Caregiving responsibilities
- Temporary unemployment
- Funeral expenses
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They have low income, high rents
| Westchester | $24,403 average annual income | |
| $2,034 monthly, of which 51% is spent on rent | ||
| New York City | $25,012 average annual income | |
| $2,084 monthly, of which 46% is spent on rent |
Most live in rent-regulated housing which, if lost, is almost impossible to replace.
Bridge Fund financial assistance provides clients long-term stability
| Westchester | 93% of clients monitored are still in their housing one year after our assistance |
91% after two years |
| New York City | 95% of clients monitored are still in their housing one year after our assistance |
87% after two years |
Children are hurt most by loss of a home
| 35% of Westchester clients are children |
| 32% of New York City clients are children |