The Bridge Home

Founded in 1985, The Bridge Home is a nonprofit based at 225 S Kellogg Ave in Ames, Iowa, helping individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness move toward stable housing. From Ames, its work extends across Boone, Greene, Hardin, Marshall, and Story counties in the Two Rivers Region.

The organization combines outreach, temporary shelter, and housing-focused support. Its work includes connecting people living outdoors with services, coordinating support or conflict mediation as alternatives to shelter, providing food and health and wellbeing assistance during shelter, and offering financial education and support coordination. A needs-based housing program helps clients address financial barriers, pursue affordable housing, build self-sufficiency, and maintain a permanent home.

The Bridge Home also connects clients with community programs and other resources, approaching each situation without judgment and working with people to find solutions suited to their needs. Learn more about its shelter, support, and housing-focused work. People seeking related help can also review homeless assistance in Iowa and federal assistance resources, and should visit the official site to confirm current program details.