The story begins with Amina, a young mother of three, abandoned after suffering years of abuse. With nowhere to go, she and her children slept on the cold floor of an old market stall, surviving on crumbs and hope. One rainy night, as she cradled her feverish baby, she whispered a prayer for help. That prayer led her to Bridge to a Better Life.
There, she found more than a roof. She found healing. She found food for her children, warm beds, emotional counseling, vocational training, and other women just like her — broken, but healing together. Today, Amina runs a small business and volunteers at the shelter that saved her life.
Then there was Musa — a 10-year-old boy who had never known a real home. Orphaned and living on the streets, he cleaned car windshields at traffic stops, often beaten, insulted, and ignored. Bridge to a Better Life took him in, gave him shoes for the first time, a school uniform, and a reason to smile. Today, he dreams of becoming a teacher — so no child like him ever feels forgotten.
Every corner of the shelter holds a story:
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A single mother escaping child marriage.
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A teenager fleeing gang violence.
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A baby rescued from being abandoned in a trash bin.
Each day, Bridge to a Better Life Shelter Homes stretches itself thin — feeding over 100 people, comforting broken souls, and trying to mend lives that society has turned its back on. But the need is far greater than the resources. The walls are cracking. The beds are not enough. The food runs out. And the waiting list grows longer.
They are saving lives — but they are struggling.
The truth is heartbreaking: Without help, many more Amina’s will be left in the cold. Many more Musa’s will sleep under cars instead of under blankets. Many more dreams will die before they begin.
This is a call to every heart that cares. Your support — whether food, funds, clothes, or time — can help save a life. You can be the bridge someone is praying for.
Because when you give to Bridge to a Better Life, you’re not just giving shelter. You’re giving love. You’re giving hope. You’re giving someone a second chance.
Let’s build this bridge together — before another child sleeps hungry, and another mother loses hope.
The story begins with Amina, a young mother of three, abandoned after suffering years of abuse. With nowhere to go, she and her children slept on the cold floor of an old market stall, surviving on crumbs and hope. One rainy night, as she cradled her feverish baby, she whispered a prayer for help. That prayer led her to Bridge to a Better Life.
There, she found more than a roof. She found healing. She found food for her children, warm beds, emotional counseling, vocational training, and other women just like her — broken, but healing together. Today, Amina runs a small business and volunteers at the shelter that saved her life.
Then there was Musa — a 10-year-old boy who had never known a real home. Orphaned and living on the streets, he cleaned car windshields at traffic stops, often beaten, insulted, and ignored. Bridge to a Better Life took him in, gave him shoes for the first time, a school uniform, and a reason to smile. Today, he dreams of becoming a teacher — so no child like him ever feels forgotten.
Every corner of the shelter holds a story:
-
A single mother escaping child marriage.
-
A teenager fleeing gang violence.
-
A baby rescued from being abandoned in a trash bin.
Each day, Bridge to a Better Life Shelter Homes stretches itself thin — feeding over 100 people, comforting broken souls, and trying to mend lives that society has turned its back on. But the need is far greater than the resources. The walls are cracking. The beds are not enough. The food runs out. And the waiting list grows longer.
They are saving lives — but they are struggling.
The truth is heartbreaking: Without help, many more Amina’s will be left in the cold. Many more Musa’s will sleep under cars instead of under blankets. Many more dreams will die before they begin.
This is a call to every heart that cares. Your support — whether food, funds, clothes, or time — can help save a life. You can be the bridge someone is praying for.
Because when you give to Bridge to a Better Life, you’re not just giving shelter. You’re giving love. You’re giving hope. You’re giving someone a second chance.
Let’s build this bridge together — before another child sleeps hungry, and another mother loses hope.
The story begins with Amina, a young mother of three, abandoned after suffering years of abuse. With nowhere to go, she and her children slept on the cold floor of an old market stall, surviving on crumbs and hope. One rainy night, as she cradled her feverish baby, she whispered a prayer for help. That prayer led her to Bridge to a Better Life.
There, she found more than a roof. She found healing. She found food for her children, warm beds, emotional counseling, vocational training, and other women just like her — broken, but healing together. Today, Amina runs a small business and volunteers at the shelter that saved her life.
Then there was Musa — a 10-year-old boy who had never known a real home. Orphaned and living on the streets, he cleaned car windshields at traffic stops, often beaten, insulted, and ignored. Bridge to a Better Life took him in, gave him shoes for the first time, a school uniform, and a reason to smile. Today, he dreams of becoming a teacher — so no child like him ever feels forgotten.
Every corner of the shelter holds a story:
-
A single mother escaping child marriage.
-
A teenager fleeing gang violence.
-
A baby rescued from being abandoned in a trash bin.
Each day, Bridge to a Better Life Shelter Homes stretches itself thin — feeding over 100 people, comforting broken souls, and trying to mend lives that society has turned its back on. But the need is far greater than the resources. The walls are cracking. The beds are not enough. The food runs out. And the waiting list grows longer.
They are saving lives — but they are struggling.
The truth is heartbreaking: Without help, many more Amina’s will be left in the cold. Many more Musa’s will sleep under cars instead of under blankets. Many more dreams will die before they begin.
This is a call to every heart that cares. Your support — whether food, funds, clothes, or time — can help save a life. You can be the bridge someone is praying for.
Because when you give to Bridge to a Better Life, you’re not just giving shelter. You’re giving love. You’re giving hope. You’re giving someone a second chance.
Let’s build this bridge together — before another child sleeps hungry, and another mother loses hopeimportant%20info.
It Takes a Village
Bridge Shelter Homes provide a safe haven and support for single parents escaping abusive situations and allow families to work together to support the needs of the integrated family. Bridge founder Joel Kanu is now planning to also build shelter homes for homeless veterans in Columbus, Ohio. Please be aware when you give – select and be clear on which cause you are supporting.
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