Bridge of Hope Lancaster was awarded the Division I Top Benchmark Award for 2022-23 at the Bridge of Hope National annual conference in Lancaster County.

The award recognizes Bridge of Hope Lancaster's achievement in meeting or exceeding Bridge of Hope benchmarks, which are integral to ending family homelessness through Bridge of Hope. The benchmarks achieved include 83% of families living in safe and sustainable housing at the completion of the program and having increased income, including through employment. Additionally, 100% of the Neighboring Volunteers walking alongside the families received training to equip them to support the family, and 100% of families reported caring connections with their Neighboring Volunteers.

Bridge of Hope is a national network of 23 locations across 14 states. The mission of Bridge of Hope is to engage Christian faith communities in ending family homeless through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ's love.

To learn more about Bridge of Hope Lancaster, visit https://lancaster.bridgeofhopeinc.org/.