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Welcome to Teens Tackle Homelessness!
Teens Tackle Homelessness (TTH) is a teen-led volunteer initiative dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in the local community. TTH operates as a subset of Bridges Outreach, a 35 year+ Nonprofit organization committed to ending homelessness through direct street outreach and systemic support.
Bridges Outreach, Inc. is a leading nonprofit addressing homelessness through street outreach and intensive case management focusing on health, housing, and independence. Bridges' mission is centered on forming relationships and connecting individuals with resources that promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency. In 2024, Bridges Outreach successfully housed 480 individuals and brought outreach to nearly 10,000 more, both record-breaking numbers for the organization. Based in Summit and Newak, New Jersey, Bridges Outreach is mainly concentrated in Union and Essex Counties, and looks forward to continuing to make a profound impact on the lives of its inhabitants! For more information, please visit https://www.bridgesoutreach.org/.
TTH brings the same mission to life through youth-driven service, advocacy, and leadership. In the 2024-2025 academic year the group raised over $30,000 and packed 9,823 lunches, a number representing the quantity of clients assisted by Bridges in 2023.
Who is eligible to join?
General membership is open to all students in grades 9 through 12. General members are expected to attend one meeting per month, which will be held at The Oakes Center, located at 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey, 07901. These monthly meetings may include activities such as packing hygiene kits and lunches, writing letters to donors, crafting notes of encouragement, and brainstorming service initiatives.
Members in 10th grade and above will automatically be admitted to the TTH Leadership Council. Leadership Council members are expected to attend one to two additional meetings per month. These meetings will involve strategic planning, event coordination, fundraising strategy, and social media and outreach planning.
Leadership roles will be assigned at the beginning of the year. Available positions include Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Event Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, and Fundraising Chair.
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