Capital Campaign – The Bridge Youth

Your legacy
is their home.

Your generosity opens doors to attainable housing for generations to come.

The need for housing

Studies of housing in Canada show a chronic insufficiency of home supply.

As affordability pressures have risen over the last several years, the increasing financial pressure faced by households to maintain their shelter is a major stressor. These stressors have increased the instability of many households, therefore increasing the risk of homelessness.

Canadian youth and young adults who live alone are even more likely to struggle with housing.

Statistics Canada reports that vulnerable populations can remain on social and affordable housing waitlists for two years or more. In 2021, household shelter cost increases in Ontario were some of the highest in the country (+7.6%).

Windsor-Essex has a drastic lack of affordable housing.

As of January 2023, 566 households in Windsor-Essex were known to be experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. Thousands of units are needed to address the current housing crisis in our area.

“There’s such a shortage of housing in Leamington if they put 38 out there that’s 38 more people have a home but right now 38 back there is gonna make a big difference in this town.”

– VOLUNTEER

What we are doing to HELP

The Bridge is building an additional 38 housing units on our current property.

The buildings will be single and double story in nature, featuring accessibility and energy efficient designs. Each unit is 560 square feet and offers a well-laid out kitchen/dining room space, bedroom and bathroom. The development will have both market-rate and affordable rental housing options.

The new rental homes are located close to many local amenities including Seacliff Park, grocery stores, pharmacies, and potential employment providers.

Project Overview

LOCATION:

The Bridge Youth Resource Centre property located at 310 Sherk Street in Leamington, Ontario

Project size:

38 units, 560 square feet per unit

Rental rate:

A mix of affordable and market-rate options

Projected completion date:

2027

Total cost and capital needs

ESTIMATED COST: Coming soon

The organization has secured funding at various levels, including:

The Municipality of Leamington has waived all development fees upwards of $100,000
The County of Essex has provided the organization with $2M to invest in the development
A private donor has invested $2M in the development
The organization was successful for a capital grant

While the above funding is greatly appreciated, unfortunately it is not enough.

We need your help.

“It’s so critically important for donors to help us build more of these places. The plight of our youth right now with addiction and mental health issues and homelessness to say the least … we so need this – our community needs this, and they need it now. So by donating and helping build these homes for people that they can afford, you’re not only helping transform their lives but you’re actually saving their lives.”

– VOLUNTEER

“They help you reach your goals. They help you reach your dreams. [They] helped me apply for St. Clair for Kinesiology so I can become a physiotherapist.”

– YOUTH

Our innovative approach

This housing initiative not only addresses the housing crisis but it also provides The Bridge with operating dollars to assist in sustaining the organization long term. The monthly rent generated from this housing development results in operating capital for The Bridge. This one-of-a-kind model is a unique and innovative approach to support an organization’s needs while building homes for the future of the community.

“They help you reach your goals. They help you reach your dreams. [They] helped me apply for St. Clair for Kinesiology so I can become a physiotherapist.”

– YOUTH

FLOOR PLANS

The Bridge – Building A

The Bridge – Building B

Sponsorship Tiers

TIER 1

FOUNDATION
SPONSOR

FOUNDATION SPONSOR

$25,000

Recognition Plaque
Logo on website
Media release with photo op
Plaque on Donor Wall
Lifetime sponsorship

TIER 2

COMMUNITY
SPONSOR

COMMUNITY SPONSOR

$50,000

Logo on website
Media release with photo op
Plaque on Donor Wall
3D mini-house keepsake
Lifetime sponsorship

TIER 3

BUILDING
SPONSOR

BUILDING SPONSOR

$100,000

Building plaque – will be uniform across the houses
Logo on website
Media release with photo op
Plaque on Donor Wall
3D mini-house keepsake
Lifetime sponsorship

TIER 4

LEGACY
SPONSOR

LEGACY SPONSOR

(1 available)

$1,000,000

Laneway naming rights prominently displayed
Exclusive involvement in the development of the green space (eg. have a tree planted in memory of a loved one)
Logo on all capital campaign materials including social media and website
Naming rights media event
Plaque on Donor Wall
Lifetime sponsorship

Your name will forever be associated with this groundbreaking project, ensuring your impact is felt for generations.

Join those who have already supported the building of our initial 12 homes

THE ESTATE OF
IRENE CLARK

The Ryan Friesen Tailgate Event

Leave your legacy.

Invest in our housing project and be a part of something truly impactful that will benefit generations to come.