Bridges of Oklahoma

What Bridges of Oklahoma does

Bridges of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN 73-1466304) founded in 2014 that supports high school students in Norman and Moore, Oklahoma who are living independently because of family crisis. The organization reports that 35% of its students arrive homeless, 27% have fled abuse, and approximately one in eight come from a home affected by mental illness. Eligible students must be enrolled in or eligible to enroll in Norman or Moore Public Schools, pass an independent living evaluation, maintain passing grades and attendance, and have a job or other means of financial support.

The organization delivers an integrated set of services through two physical Student Centers (Norman at 1670 Stubbeman Ave and Moore at 1000 SW 94th St) and a 21-unit one-bedroom apartment portfolio. Services include housing on a sliding-scale rent set at 30% of income plus utilities; one-on-one tutoring and adult mentoring; a student pantry stocked with food, toiletries, and household items; coverage of school supplies, sports/extracurricular supplies, and ACT/SAT testing fees; weekly life-skills classes on cooking, resume writing, scholarship applications, leadership, networking, self-defense, and job interviews; an employment program that places students in local-business internships that frequently convert to permanent hires; and case management covering medical, dental, vision, prescription, clothing, and emergency needs. All core services are provided free of charge to qualifying students.

Revenue is generated primarily through tax-deductible financial donations and in-kind goods from community members, supplemented by sliding-scale housing rent and proceeds from the annual Bridges Prom 2.0 fundraising event (held every February since 2014, originated by a Norman Chamber of Commerce leadership class). The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its website (bridgesok.org) functions as the primary information hub and student application portal, and service delivery is conducted entirely in person. Operating footprint is intentionally narrow, confined to two adjacent Oklahoma school districts, but the organization has cultivated a deep local ecosystem including school-district partnerships, local employer hiring pipelines, a 21-member board of directors drawn from the Norman/Moore professional community, and a volunteer network. Cumulative metrics since founding include more than 1,000 students housed, more than 2,500 students served across all programs, and more than 100 students paired with mentors.

Name

Bridges of Oklahoma

Legal name

Bridges

Website

https://bridgesnorman.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bridges of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides housing, tutoring, mentorship, employment training, life-skills classes, and a student pantry — all free of charge — to high school students in Norman and Moore, Oklahoma who are living independently due to family crisis, funded by community donations, sliding-scale rent, and an annual fundraising event.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and family support services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Educational Support Services (6117), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL), Off-Campus Housing Support & Landlord Relations (EDALACAJ)

Keywords

• Youth services
• Student housing
• Life skills training
• Community mentorship
• Nonprofit support

Headquarters

HQ city

Norman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts financial donations and donated goods from the community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN 73-1466304), all donations are tax-deductible. The organization also hosts fundraising events such as Bridges Prom 2.0.
2. Sliding Scale Housing Rent: Students in housing pay rent calculated at 30% of income plus utilities on a sliding scale basis, providing modest revenue while keeping costs affordable for students in crisis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bridges of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering a comprehensive wraparound support program for high school students living independently due to family crisis in Norman and Moore, Oklahoma. Core offerings include housing in 21 one-bedroom apartments at sliding-scale rent, tutoring, mentoring, life skills classes, employment training, a student pantry stocked with food and household essentials, school supplies, ACT/SAT testing fee coverage, social services, and free on-site laundry. All program services are provided free of charge to qualifying students enrolled in Norman or Moore Public Schools.

Product overview

Bridges of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a single, unified program of comprehensive support services for high school students in family crisis who are living independently. The core offering consists of multiple integrated services including Housing (21 one-bedroom apartments on a sliding-scale rent), Mentors and Tutoring, Student Pantry, School Assistance (covering supplies and ACT/SAT costs), Life Skills Classes, Student Center community space, Employment Program, Social Services, and free Laundry facilities. The organization operates two sub-brand locations: Bridges of Norman and Bridges of Moore, both serving students enrolled in Norman and Moore Public Schools. An annual fundraising event called Bridges Prom 2.0 supports the program. All services are provided free of charge to qualifying students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bridges of Moore: Location serving high school students in the Moore, Oklahoma area at 1000 SW 94th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73139.
• Bridges of Norman

Products and services

• Housing Program Twenty one-bedroom apartments for eligible high school students with rent calculated on a sliding scale at 30% of income plus utilities. Students can remain on property until graduation or until age 21 if continuing into higher education.
• Mentoring and Tutoring Mentors are caring adults who help students navigate school and life decisions; tutors are subject-area volunteers available for one-on-one help.
• Student Pantry A pantry stocked with food, toiletries, and household items available to all students in the Student Center.
• School Assistance Partnership with Norman and Moore Public Schools to monitor attendance and grades, provide school supplies, tutoring, and sports/extracurricular supplies at no charge. Covers ACT and SAT testing costs.
• Life Skills Classes Weekly classes during the school year covering topics like cooking, resume writing, scholarship applications, leadership, networking, self-defense, and job interviews. Community business leaders frequently lead sessions, and a meal is provided afterward.
• Student Center A community space with a big screen TV with cable, pool table, and common areas for students to relax and connect.
• Employment Program Local businesses partner with Bridges to host students for internships, career training, and job exposure. Many students go on to be hired permanently by the same businesses they trained with.
• Social Services Assists students with clothing, shoes, school supplies, medical/dental/vision appointments, prescription medications, eyeglasses, and emergency needs including gift cards and no-interest loans.
• Laundry Room Free on-site laundry with two large washers and two large dryers available to all residents.
• Bridges of Norman One of two Bridges locations serving high school students in Norman, Oklahoma. Located at 1670 Stubbeman Ave, Norman, OK 73069.
• Bridges of Moore One of two Bridges locations serving high school students in Moore, Oklahoma. Located at 1000 SW 94th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73139.
• Bridges Prom 2.0 Annual fundraising event started in 2014 that puts a grown-up spin on the classic high school prom. All proceeds go directly to Bridges students covering essentials like food, clothing, vital records, school fees, and apartment necessities.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,000 students housed, more than 2,500 students served, more than 100 students paired with mentors

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norman Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Norman Public Schools allows Bridges to monitor student attendance and grades, provide school supplies, tutoring, and sports or extracurricular supplies at no charge. Bridges also covers the cost of ACT and SAT testing for eligible students.
• Moore Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Moore Public Schools allows Bridges to monitor attendance and grades and provide resources to students enrolled in the Moore school district.
• United Way NormanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way Norman is shown as a partner/logo on the Bridges website, indicating a collaborative relationship in supporting the Norman community.
• Moore Schools FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMoore Schools Foundation is shown as a partner/logo on the Bridges website, indicating a collaborative relationship in supporting Moore Public Schools students.
• Local Businesses (Employment Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal businesses partner with Bridges to host students for internships, career training, and job exposure. Many students go on to be hired permanently by the same businesses they trained with, creating a pipeline from education to employment.
• Community Business LeadersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity business leaders frequently lead Life Skills sessions, contributing their expertise to topics like resume writing, job interviews, and professional networking.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit offering housing, education, employment training, and wellness services to youth experiencing homelessness and family crisis. Closely aligned wraparound service model and target population with Bridges, differentiated by urban Bay Area setting.
• StandUp for Kids: National nonprofit supporting homeless and at-risk youth with mentoring, housing support, and life skills. Directly comparable mission and service mix (housing + mentoring + life skills) to Bridges' high-school-age focus, though StandUp operates in multiple metros rather than a single region.
• Treehouse: Seattle-based nonprofit focused on educational equity for youth in foster care, providing tutoring, mentoring, and post-secondary support. Comparable wraparound educational support for vulnerable youth, though Treehouse's population is foster care rather than family crisis.

Emerging players

• SchoolHouse Connection: National nonprofit focused on the educational success of children and youth experiencing homelessness through school-district partnerships and federal advocacy. Comparable education-side intervention and school partnership model, though Bridges pairs this with direct housing.
• National Runaway Safeline: National crisis line and resource hub for at-risk youth and their families, connecting youth in crisis to shelter and services. Overlapping target population (youth fleeing abuse/family crisis) but service delivery is hotline-based rather than housing-based.

Others

• A Way Home America: National initiative to prevent and end youth homelessness through community collaboration, federal funding access, and resource sharing. Comparable youth homelessness focus but functions as a coalition/funding intermediary rather than direct service provider.
• National Network for Youth: National advocacy and capacity-building organization for youth-serving agencies, including those serving homeless and trafficking-experienced youth. Comparable youth-in-crisis focus, but operates as a membership/advocacy intermediary rather than a direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Largest privately funded youth homelessness nonprofit in the Americas, providing housing, education, and employment services to youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable wraparound model but at national scale with federal funding and dedicated residential facilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bridges-of-norman

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

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