A Bridge box is a cloth or soft sided laundry basket filled with everyday necessities and supplies a young men and women (ages 18-21) may need for transition into a new apartment or house. These boxes are then given to these young adult as they transition out of the foster care system. These boxes serve as tangible and practical gifts of encouragement.

Each year approximately 1000 teens age out of the TN foster care system and often need extra support to help them start their new lives as adults. Providing them with everyday necessities and supplies not only helps launch them into independent living, it also shows them that they are not alone and can provide opportunity for connecting them with someone in their community who can encourage and support them along the way.

Anyone can fill a Bridge box. You can do this as an individual or with family, friends, coworkers or your small group.

Reach out to us and let us know you are interested in participating and we will assign you to a young adult and give you that child’s list. We want these boxes to be a blessing so we ask the child to help us build their wish list. Consider also including items not on the list such as gift cards, and notes of encouragement. Please do NOT include used items, vitamins, holiday or seasonal items.

Once you have completely filled your Bridge box complete the contact form below to schedule a drop-off.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brent or Anna Morgan at 615-525-0707 or email bridgefamilyministries@gmail.com.