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Read Tyler Kian’s article published in the Philadelphia Inquier regarding the Johnson V Grant Pass and outreach work in Philly!

In celebration of pride month, discover the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, and explore effective measures to address these critical issues.

Sarah Ross is an artist whose project, Archisuit, consists of clothing designed for specific architectural structures in Los Angeles. The project emphasizes architecture as a tool of the law, using the environment to regulate and control various groups such as homeless individuals.

Learn about the outcomes of the Johnson v Grant Pass case and how we can implement solutions to combat homelessness.

Addressing homelessness within the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community is crucial, especially during AAPI Heritage Month. Homelessness affects individuals and families from all backgrounds, and understanding the specific challenges faced by different communities is essential for effective solutions.

Learn about the consequences of climate change on individuals experiencing homelessness and why it’s pertinent to advocate and provide resources for these individuals.

Yesterday, we joined many others in Washington, D.C. to rally against the criminalization of homelessness as the Supreme Court discussed the Johnson V. Grants Pass case.

We should be focusing on a housing first approach rather than punishing those who are experiencing homelessness. Not having access to shelter or housing is not a crime.

Read more on Bridge Beyond’s statement on this case on our page.

There’s a significant lack of resources for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities grappling with homelessness. Amy Turk, CEO of the Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles, had been actively working to support women experiencing homelessness.

Had an awesome outreach event last weekend in Philly! Shout out to for putting together all of our resource bags. Excited for them to be leading the upcoming April 13th event!

Individuals experiencing homelessness who menstruate can face a number of problems due to inadequate access to resources. We should be working towards promoting education and reducing the stigma around menstruation in order to better assist this population.

Tracy Kidder from the New York Times highlights Dr. Jim O’Connell’s journey into caring for homeless individuals which is marked by dedication, compassion, and deep understanding of the complex issues facing this vulnerable population.

Read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/magazine/boston-homeless-dr-jim-oconnell.html?unlocked_article_code=figwDOjmtcqseuIIzgAI32oBQFuJvUunhJ44LMPs0thvwl0HcylrrQx2bWlCDH4_fwtJAR6M_MshxPqZ-eXpS36VGxcDzb9ikMDn0PFSvMzd4yfZxzstXMKx6vemgu9uRQUxxaRsj-AjWZ-02QKSc75Sl4CjVui0ne38OZQ8Lsixz0gq6pUJxBbPcc408yn4ggUyVewp7o_tjclng5pJiIQAl_5TnEZfT8DVJWjM9t7QriGhRptOaR2JkmKf4KzJrJXf5KAsY7fLMRXSh4w6h40HVO-ey_GORfRU8J0xYPTc99ZxKOwSwfWk3UNG-OgomQeK7BBwoJpMaKXvCRfjRlEwHpJ3HA1g9o8&smid=url-share

Bridge Beyond does not support Kentucky legislation HB5. This bill, instead of addressing the root causes of homelessness, prioritizes property owners over unhoused individuals which risks increasing harm and violence against vulnerable community members.

The National Alliance to End Homelessness provided a summary of the state of homelessness in 2023. For a deeper dive into the statistics, visit
https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness/

Willie Baronet grappled with feelings of awkwardness and guilt whenever he passed by individuals experiencing homelessness holding signs. Determined to make a difference, he began offering to purchase these signs, initiating meaningful interactions with unhoused individuals and listening to their stories. This simple gesture evolved into his transformative project known as “We Are All Homeless.” In 2014, he embarked on a journey across the country, continuing to collect signs and engage with people along the way. This experience was captured in the documentary “Signs of Humanity.” Baronets exhibits have resonated across the country and around the world, reshaping perceptions of homelessness. To delve deeper into his impactful work, visit the “We Are All Homeless” website.

http://www.weareallhomeless.org/

Ayu is a compelling narrative medicine journal dedicated to shedding light on homeless healthcare. Within the latest issue, members of our team at Bridge Beyond shared their stories and experiences from street outreach initiatives focused on supporting individuals facing homelessness.

Explore the narratives in our newest issue here:
https://ayustreetmed.wordpress.com/currentissue-2/

Thanks so much to everyone who made it out last night!! It was so nice meeting everyone and playing some smash :) Thank you to Thu and Càphê Roasters for hosting and Baby’s Kusina + Market for sponsoring players. Make sure to check them out!

Congratulations to our three winners of the night, AJ, Howe, and Blase, and all other players! Keep an eye out for other in person events in the future.

Come join us for a Super Smash Bros Tournament at in Philadelphia! Proceeds will go to supporting our work in bridging resources to individuals experiencing homelessness. Food and drinks will be provided!

For more details and to sign up, please click the link in our stories. Deadline to sign up is December 14th or until we reach our cap. Hope to see you all there :)

Curious in exploring various factors that influence income and, in turn, housing accessibility? Swipe to discover the profound connections between income and homelessness, as well as the solutions designed to overcome these challenges.

Another successful outreach event last weekend! In total we handed out 64 bags across the University and Center City areas. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

This year Bridge Beyond is aiming to reach our goal of $10K to support our efforts to help those experiencing homelessness! We're incredibly thankful to all the support over the years but still need your help raising funds to continue our work.

You can Donate to Bridge Beyond at https://bit.ly/BBGivingTuesday23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOIotXK0NP0&t=1s&ab_channel=BridgeBeyond

Bridge Beyond Giving Tuesday 2023 Bridge Beyond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our organization partners with college communities, specifically stude...

Really excited to kickstart our fundraising this year with our very own Finn the Fox! Help Finn reach his goal of summiting Mt. Beyon by donating to Bridge Beyond’s fundraiser on Give Butter! Our goal this year is raising $10k to help support those experiencing homelessness. Visit the link in our bio to donate to Bridge Beyond!

https://bit.ly/BBGivingTuesday23

Recently, we had an incredibly fun outreach event in Philadelphia in collaboration with Penn’s Vet School for Street Dogs initiative. This initiative provides vital veterinary care to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness. We had the opportunity to distribute 50 care packages in University City, Center Cuty, and Kensington!

Special thanks to for making this event possible!

Some amazing work a couple weeks ago by for handing 75 bags throughout Pittsburgh. There were over 30 volunteers, a new Bridge Beyond record! We are so thankful for everyone’s contribution and we can’t wait for more to come!

The Bridge Beyond team remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering positive transformations in our communities. We are proud to announce the inclusion of Street Medicine as a covered service under Medicaid, a milestone made possible with various support systems.

Costly housing plays a significant role in homelessness. Swipe to learn more about the lack of housing and various solutions to combat this problem.

Join us tonight for our next Bridge Beyond Speaker Series at 7 PM ET. We will have Dr. Danielle Williams from Oakland California talk about her work in Street Medicine with the Roots Clinic! The zoom invite will be linked on our stories. See you all there!

We had a great outreach event yesterday in Philly with our team! We handed out around 40 resource bags and one of our teams even performed some wound care! Thank you to everyone who came and helped out, it was great seeing everyone.

Our next outreach event will be on August 12th, 2023. We hope to see you all there again. If you are interested in joining us, feel free to shoot us a message!

Come join us for our next Bridge Beyond Speakers Series on Tuesday, June 27th from 7-8 PM EST with Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Board of Family and Children services and former Medical Director of the Urban Health Institute. He will be sharing his experiences outside the purview of Street Medicine but tackling health disparities from various angles through mental health and social service. Link to the zoom: https://bit.ly/StreetMedSeries

Read on Bridge Beyond’s statement on the senseless killing of Jordan Neely on May 1, 2023.

Read more of our statements on our website under Editorial.