The Bridge was the orginal focus of Twin City Mission at its inception in 1963.
The shelter provides residential care for men, women and families who are currently homeless.
The shelter's services currently include emergency shelter for men,women and families, case management
and referrals.
The Bridge provides clothing, hot nutritious meals, personal care and hygiene items
and assistance with crisis needs
.
Support services are also provided by The Bridge to preserve the family unit. Various
community organizations provide seasonal activities for clients. The Bridge also offers
a volunteer program and community awareness activities.
Statistics
Housing Services
NEEDS:The Bridge is in need of a number of hygiene and toiletries items as the census is continuing to go up and about 75% of our reserves and inventory of hygiene items burned up last year in the fire. The items needed are:
- Deodorants
- Hair Brushes
- Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Lotion
- Toothpaste (small tubes)
- Conditioner
Also, we are looking for our food pantry to be "adopted" for one year. Our cost are running about $50.00 a month. We are looking for a church group, sunday school class or any other group to adopt us.
For more information, contact The Bridge office at (979) 822-1492.
Community Support
The Community Closet: provides basic necessities to individuals in the community to assist them in gaining and/or maintaining self sufficiency.
Located at 107 W. Bryan Street
The Community Cafe: provides nutritious meals to anyone that is hungry or in need. The meals are servied in the kitchen at The Bridge Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Located at 503 N. Bryan
