 Bridging AZ receives NO government funding. Yet we still furnish 200-300 apartments for veterans every year. Plus provide furniture and new beds for the state’s largest behavioral health agency. |
Bridging AZ is the first and only furniture bank in Arizona. We support Arizona social service agencies and their caseworkers by providing basic furniture and household goods to their clients, particularly US veterans working their way out of homelessness. Not all battles are fought in war, but many are emotional and internal battles that are fought daily on the battlefields at home after service. When veterans who have been struggling with homelessness have not only a stable place to call home but the furniture and household goods that make it feel like a real home, they are better able to focus on their emotional well-being, and they are less likely to slip back into the habits that led to their homelessness. Our support helps them continue the positive changes they’ve started. |
Beds for vets:
We purchase new full size for veterans as well as basic furniture for their new found home. We work with The Arizona Housing Coalition who helps chronically homeless veterans get off the streets with a permanent supportive housing program.
Welcome Boxes
In the summer of 2023 we started a new program where all the veterans we serve receive a “Welcome Box” for their new found home. The welcome box contains all new items needed to setup an apartment including: We will provide 200-300 of these “Welcome Boxes a year. Cost around $200 each or $50,000 – $60,000 per year for the Welcome Box program. You can support our efforts by making a contribution or sponsoring a product for 1, 10, 100 or 200 veterans.
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Pots and pans set Kitchen towel set Baking pan/sheet Toaster Coffee maker Dish set Coffee mug Colander Silverware Dish drying rack Measuring cup Cutting board |
Can opener Large kitchen knife Steak knife set Cooking utensils x 3 Drinking glasses Plastic storage containers Paper Towels Dish Soap Scissors Bath towel set Toothbrush Toothpaste |
Garbage can x 2 Hand soap Bath mat Shower hooks Shower curtain Toilet paper Clothes basket Large Tote Sheet set Pillow Broom & Dustpan Trash bags Microwave (if needed) |
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How YOU can help
There are many ways you can help
- Donate to Bridging AZ (see our donations page)
- Volunteer to host a product drive (any of the products above)
- Host a fundraising event (Grand opening, Auction, Happy hour, Casual Friday)
- Keep on the look out for businesses, companies or hotels who need to donate product in bulk
