Second Bridge, Inc

Organization

crystal lake, IL, United States Website

26 campaigns 195 contributions received $11,872 raised Member since May 2019

When Department of Children and Family Services determines that a child needs to be placed into a foster home, they work with organizations to connect foster families with the children. These agencies are the FIRST BRIDGE to help. However, additional help is needed.

These families need a bridge to the community-at-large to help them meet the needs of the kids in their care. A state-issued stipend is not enough.

These kids need and are worthy of more.

That need can be clothes, hygiene supplies, toys, or other basic necessities to help these children thrive.

And that’s where we come in… we are the SECOND BRIDGE. We bridge the gap between the community and foster families.

The Second Bridge is a not-for-profit organization established to achieve the Mission – to provide support from the community to foster families so the children in their care can thrive. We will do this through direct support by providing necessary items such as Placement Bags, Clothing, and Supplies foster families need.

Organization activity

Organization campaigns

Beds for foster kids

We have had quite a few requests for beds this past week for kids who were being transitioned into new foster homes. We were able to get some donated but with new mattresses the costs have added up fast. Can you help us with the cost?

$600 raised of $600 goal
5 Years running

Small bunk bed with 2 mattresses

Please help us raise funds to purchase this bed and 2 bunk bed mattresses for a foster family with 2 little girls. This bed is very low to the ground and works very well putting a second mattress on the floor. Foster mom has requested this specific ...

$400 raised of $528 goal
5 Years running

Holiday help for Emergency Group Home - Shelter, Inc.

We want to continue to spread the holiday spirit. The emergency placement home at Shelter, Inc is in need of some new things. Anything from bedding to clothing. Since the turn over is constant in this home, they are always in need of new items. Homes ...

$110 raised of $1k goal
6 Years running

Birthday presents for 2 brothers

A 5 year old boy and a 10 year old boy have a few requests for their birthday. This really sweet family of 6 has 4 brothers in their care. 2 of them have November birthdays. The 5 year old requested to go to Chuck E Cheese because he had never been. ...

$70 raised of $5k goal
6 Years running

Pumpkins!!

Second Bridge is partnering up with Shelter, Inc. to host an event for the foster and in-tact families they work with. Second Bridge would like to supply pumpkins to the kids who will be attending the event. Can you help us?

$100 raised of $100 goal
6 Years running

Bunk beds needed ASAP!

We need your help ASAP! There is a family who is going to be welcoming a new boy into their family but the placement was unexpected. The family is at capacity right now unless they can get a bunk bed in place. We really don't want this boy to have to ...

$373 raised of $353 goal
6 Years running

7th grade girl needs supplies for Middle School basketball

Because of time and distance, SB is purchasing some items for a 7th grade girl who "just wants to fit in". She is signed up for basketball this Fall and has requested some athletic clothing for practices, a ball, a bag and shoes. I consulted with my ...

$305 raised of $300 goal
6 Years running

Dicks Sporting Goods Gift Card

A teen boy has outgrown his shoes AGAIN! Foster family just purchased a pair of supportive basketball shoes back in May and he has already outgrown them. They just got him all setup for soccer but he is also still playing basketball so they are ...

$150 raised of $150 goal
6 Years running

Hand in Hand - Brought to you by The Clothes Gallery & Second Bridge, Inc.

Alicia and Matt Wehby started Second Bridge to support foster children and families in our area. Being foster parents themselves and after seeing the outpouring of love during their event Stuff The Duffel, they knew they needed to keep the connection ...

$490 raised of $1k goal
Finished August 25, 2019

Few more families to sponsor

Because there is No WAY I'm going to say no to kids who need some back to school supplies and clothing, we added a few more to our list. I was able to use some supplies that we already had and a few extras that were donated this week but we had to ...

$200 raised of $400 goal
6 Years running