Bridge Fund clients are diverse

Bridge Fund clients are diverse

Our clients are culturally diverse

…like our communities
Bar Chart showing ethnic diversity of our clients

They work as   

Administrative 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
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