Join the Great Give – May 7-8

Bridges is participating in The Great Give, an online fundraising event sponsored by Community Foundation for Greater New Haven on May 7-8, 2025.

Your support of Bridges during The Great Give will help individuals and families in our community find a path forward from anxiety, depression, alcohol or opioid addictions by accessing our mental health and substance abuse services. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $3,600 in 36 hours!

Wondering how you can help? GET INVOLVED!

When you visit our Great Give page, you can help in any of 4 WAYS:

  • Donate — Gifts of any size made during this 36 hr period are eligible to be matched by a prorated portion of the $100,000 match pool!
  • Help us win bonus prizes — Time Your Gift! By donating during key challenge hours, you can boost the impact of your gift and help Bridges compete for extra prize money through The Great Give! These time slots are your chance to multiply your support with no extra cost to you. Mark your calendar and give during these crucial challenge times:
      • May 7th | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
      • May 8th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
      • May 8th | Midnight (12:00 AM)
  • Fundraise — By creating a personal fundraiser, you can encourage friends and family to donate on this important day, making a greater impact! If you need help setting up your fundraiser, please contact Allison Csonka at acsonka@bridgesmilford.org
  • Share — Be sure to share our Great Give site on your social networks or through e-mail or text to all you know. Help create awareness and tell your friends why Bridges is important to you!

A multigenerational family smiles together on a couch in a warmly lit home, conveying connection and support. Text on the right reads, “Helping Individuals & Families Find a Path Forward.” The Bridges Healthcare logo appears on the bottom left.

Although donations officially kick off on May 7th, we encourage you to use this lead time to set up your fundraising page for the Great Give.

Here’s a guide on how to get started with your fundraising page:

    1. Visit Bridges’ Great Give Page and click on the ‘Fundraise’ button
    2. Please add your first and last name, choose a campaign name, add your email, and create a password.
    3. Start gathering support by sharing the link provided with potential supporters and on your social platforms.
    4. An email from GiveGab with more details on how to fundraise, how to personalize your fundraising page, how to access helpful tools, and how to visit your fundraising dashboard will be sent to your email.

Please plan to visit Bridges’ page on The Great Give site May 7-8 to show your support!