87% of all donations go directly to program services
What's New
Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon Nov. 20th. Register today as a walker, virtual walker or sponsor and designate Bright Beginnings!
Upcoming Events
Baby Shower with a Purpose
October 1, 2010
For all expecting mothers and new mothers enrolled in our program. Our annual baby shower for homeless mothers with young children provides mothers with essential items for newborn care as well as a speaker and other educational material about caring for their child. Learn how to donate a gift.
Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon
Saturday, November 20,
2010
Each November, Bright Beginnings participates in the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon - one of the largest fund-raising collaborations focused on homelessness. Register on the Fannie Mae website, designate Bright Beginnings as a beneficiary and then raise funds for us through your friends and family. Last year we raised nearly $30,000 and this year we hope to raise a lot more. This is one of our biggest events of the year so don't miss out!
Donor and Volunteer Spotlight
About Bright Beginnings
Have you ever wondered where children living in shelters go during the day? Where do they learn? Where do they play? Where do they go to feel safe?
Bright Beginnings understands the special needs of young children and families living in homeless environments. Our safe, nurturing, developmentally-appropriate childcare for homeless infants, toddlers and preschoolers helps them reach important childhood milestones, while we help their parents to end their homelessness.
Another Bright Beginning...
Takeah was six months old when she enrolled in Bright Beginnings’ infant care program. Her parents were trying to care for her and two older siblings but neither parent was living in permanent housing. Takeah’s mother wasn’t working and had substance abuse problems. She didn’t take very good care of Takeah, who was undernourished and frequently was not bathed well. The social services team and her teachers worked with her parents to teach proper childcare and nutrition for each stage of Takeah’s development.
