About Us

Community and agency leaders continually ask the question of how to create change that will end the cycle of poverty.  In St. Joseph County, a large group of organizations has recognized the potential of the Bridges Out of Poverty model and is working to implement it to bring positive change to our community. 

Our mission statement is:
Using Bridges Out of Poverty as a framework, transform St. Joseph County into a sustainable community in which individuals move from generational poverty to self-sufficiency, enhancing the quality of life for everyone and creating a model for other communities.

Future Story Project
The Future Story Project combines employment for people in poverty with both the Bridges Out of Poverty educational platform and critical resources from community agencies that assist participants in becoming stable and productive employees. Employers receive support from an Employment Specialist and training in the Bridges concepts. Getting Ahead graduates will receive layers of support to stabilize their environmen and build resources.

For more information, contact us at 574/246-0533 or 574/339-1232.