LifeBridge is on the frontline of addressing the youth mental health crisis in greater Bridgeport and Fairfield County. We embrace the importance of mental and emotional well-being and understand it is as critical as physical health. As the demand for services rises, so does our commitment to serve additional clients, strengthen our services, and share best practices and trainings with our partners. We are grateful for your support.
Community-Centric Fundraising
Donor-centric fundraising is prevalent in the nonprofit sector. While donor-centric fundraising aims to inspire donors by making them feel good about their giving, community-centric fundraising is a fundraising model that is grounded in equity and social justice where we prioritize the entire community over individual organizations, foster a sense of belonging and interdependence, present our work not as individual transactions but holistically, and encourage mutual support between nonprofits. Several negative outcomes are associated with the donor-centric approach, including the marginalization of ‘others’ and crowding out of the voices of the communities nonprofits claim to serve. If not mindful and careful, we too could be guilty of marginalizing, even if unintentional. In the way we fundraise, we will either perpetuate urban and racial trauma, or we will be part of the solution.
LifeBridge commits to practicing these guiding principles in our fundraising efforts.
To Donate By Mail:
LifeBridge Community Services
Attention: Development
475 Clinton Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Gift of Appreciated Securities
Donating appreciated securities is another excellent way to show your support for LifeBridge Community Services. It may also provide you with significant tax benefits.
Securities Transfer Information
Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company (M&T Bank)
DTC# 0990
FBO: LifeBridge Community Services, Account # 61P287016
Agent ID# 26668
Institutional ID#26667
LifeBridge Non-profit Tax ID: 06-0646974
You may also contribute to The Brendan Miles’ Captains Fund
Brendan’s life served as an extraordinary example of how to have a positive impact on others. He believed in doing what it takes to raise the playing field for those less fortunate. His efforts as Co-chair and Treasurer of the LifeBridge Board of Directors were targeted at providing opportunities for youth and families that went beyond the ordinary. He saw people living in Bridgeport as his neighbors who simply needed help to get their feet on solid ground. The Brendan Miles’ Captains Fund will continue his legacy and ensure resources are in place to help the youth of Bridgeport and their families. Structured as an endowment fund, earned income from the Fund is allocated on a yearly basis to support LifeBridge’s critical services and programs serving youth. By contributing to the Fund, you are helping keep Brendan’s vision and passion for helping others alive. For more information, please contact Edith Boyle, President & CEO at 203-368-5550.
