Based in Southwest Detroit, Bridging Communities Inc. is a grassroots collaborative involving local unions, businesses, residents, social service and faith-based organizations working together to create caring communities where people of all ages can live in dignity in Southwest Detroit. Our work improves the quality of life for the elders of Southwest Detroit by meeting their needs and the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods, through creative collaboration and innovative programming.

Eighty-four years old and blind, Ms. Susan McClellan lived on her own. After a fire burned down her neighbor’s house, Ms. McClellan’s furnace did not function properly when the gas company had reset her service as a safety precaution.  She spent an entire winter without heat.  What’s more, the pests who were living in her house had smothered her refrigerator’s motor in search of warmth.

Ms. McClellan’s daughter alerted Bridging Communities, Inc. and they acted swiftly, launching a fundraiser to secure a new furnace and refrigerator.  Today, she lives in a safe, healthy environment and gets daily phone calls from friendly BCI volunteers.

 

Helping seniors live in dignity

6900 McGraw                                                                                              Phone:  313-361-6377                                                                Email Us:

Detroit, MI 48210                                                                                          Fax:  313-361-6378                                                                     bcigeneral@bridgingcommunities.org

Wanted: Bowlers and Donors!

On Saturday, March 27th BCI will be hosting their annual “Bowl for Grandma, Bowl-o-Rama.”  Interested in bowling? How about sponsoring a bowler?  Click here to send us an email. Get the Bowl-for-Grandma flyer.


Volunteer for BCI and get a free day at Disney!

BCI is now a participating member of the Give a Day, Get a Day at Disney campaign. Type our zip code (48210) into the search bar after you click here to register.


Join us for our Bridging the Gap tour

We're offering something new this year! Join us for a one-hour bus tour of our mission! You’ll learn about the eldercare services, the neighborhood stabilization, and the intergenerational services Bridging Communities provides. It promises to leave a warm feeling in your heart and a greater understanding of the lives of our elders.

Tours are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am - 11am. Call us to reserve your seat on the bus!!


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