Bridge Over Troubled Waters

About Us

• Mission: Bridge over troubled waters (bridge) is boston's premier organization dedicated to transforming the lives of runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth through safe, supportive, and encouraging relationships and effective and innovative services that guide them toward self-sufficiency. bridge began in 1970 with a small but energetic group of staff and volunteers, who offered free and confidential services to homeless young people on the streets of boston. of the young people who seek help at bridge, 100 percent live at the poverty level. bridge offers a safe and supportive environment in which these troubled youth can find out who they are and where they want to be. then we help them get there.

Organization Size

• Size: Medium ($2,000,000 - $25,000,000)

Contact Information

• Address: 47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

• Phone: (617) 423-9575

Our Staff

• Elisabeth Jackson, Ceo
• Peter Ducharme, Director Of Program Servic
• Melissa Zangari Cording, Director Of Development
• Patricia Williams, Director Of Finance And Administration
• Arlene Synder, Director Of Program Develo

Our Scores

• Stars: 4 Stars: Exceed or meets best practices and industry standards across almost all areas. Likely to be a highly-effective charity.

• Score: 90+ Score: Exceed or meets best practices and industry standards across almost all areas. Likely to be a highly-effective charity.