the bridge house

What the bridge house does

The Bridge House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 110 West High St., Lebanon, Tennessee, that provides transitional housing and wraparound support services for children in the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) foster care system, young adults aging out of foster care (ages 18-20), and foster, adoptive, and birth families. The organization's core service portfolio comprises three programs: transitional housing for foster children, transitional housing for young adults aging out of foster care, and wraparound family services including counseling and caseworker support. Supporting these programs are a House TV media platform on YouTube, a LiveOneforONE podcast on Spotify, three volunteer Champion programs (Kids, Meal, and Building Champions), and three branded giving initiatives (Hungry & Thirsty, Homeless & Unclothed, Sick & In Prison) with donation tiers ranging from $50 to $1,000.

The Bridge House generates revenue exclusively through charitable donations, event sponsorships (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000 tiers), and corporate/foundation giving; it sells no commercial products or services to beneficiaries. Distribution occurs via direct service delivery in Tennessee, supported by online donation platforms (Kindful for Mid Cumberland and Upper Cumberland campaigns), Amazon Wishlist, MealTrain, and a Shopify merchandise store (The Bridge Shop). The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on a faith-based network spanning 727+ churches, 19+ named corporate and ministry partners, and volunteer recruitment across social media, newsletters, and in-person events.

There is no proprietary technology platform underlying the operations. The technology stack consists of standard SaaS tools: Shopify for merchandise, Kindful for donation processing, MealTrain for meal coordination, Amazon Wishlist for in-kind giving, JotForm for form capture, and Webflow for web hosting. The organization holds no patents and employs no AI/ML capabilities; technology functions as operational plumbing rather than as a product or differentiator. Cumulative outcomes reported include 4,625 children served and 1,156 families helped, against a Tennessee foster care population of approximately 8,000 children and 900 youth aging out annually.

Name

the bridge house

Legal name

The Bridge House

Website

https://thebridgehousetn.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Bridge House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lebanon, Tennessee that provides transitional housing and wraparound support services for children in foster care, young adults aging out of foster care (ages 18-20), and foster, adoptive, and birth families in Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care and Transitional Housing Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Transitional housing
• Youth housing support
• Family wraparound services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Bridge House operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit relying on charitable donations from individuals, churches, and businesses. Donation options include one-time and recurring giving through their Kindful platform, with specific campaigns for Mid Cumberland and Upper Cumberland regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Bridge House provides transitional housing for children in the foster care system (those in DCS custody), transitional housing and life-skills support for young adults aging out of foster care (ages 18-20), and wraparound services for foster, adoptive, and birth families. The organization supplements these core services with House TV media content, volunteer Champion programs (Kids, Meal, Building), and themed giving programs (Hungry & Thirsty, Homeless & Unclothed, Sick & In Prison), sustained through charitable donations, sponsorships, and church/community partnerships.

Product overview

The Bridge House is a social impact nonprofit organization (not a technology company) operating a multi-faceted service portfolio centered on transitional housing and support services for vulnerable youth. The organization provides three core programs: (1) Transitional Housing for children in DCS custody, (2) Transitional Housing for young adults aging out of foster care (ages 18-20), and (3) Wraparound Services for foster, adoptive, and birth families. Supporting these core services are House TV (media/awareness platform), three volunteer Champion programs (Kids, Meal, Building), and three giving programs organized around the organization's ministry focus areas (Hungry & Thirsty, Homeless & Unclothed, Sick & In Prison). The organization also operates The Bridge Shop merchandise store and provides an online housing application process. This is a nonprofit service organization, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Live One For One: The organization's tagline and initiative focused on leading youth out of homelessness.

Products and services

• Transitional Housing for Foster Care Children

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,625 children served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SwitchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor featured in partner logo section on website
• B2theWorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor featured in partner logo section on website
• DoxadeominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor featured in partner logo section on website
• Christian InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based ministry partner supporting organizational mission
• Carey NieuwhofminorGTM or Marketing PartnerContent creator and thought leader partnership
• HillsongminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based organization partnership for community outreach
• Marriage AdventureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarriage and family focused ministry partnership
• New VisioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner providing support services to The Bridge House
• R&D ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness services partner
• Freedom Boat ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and community partner
• Tuls DairiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood and supply partner providing dairy products
• LochinvarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor
• Cross Point ChurchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch partner providing community outreach and volunteer support
• New Tribe ChurchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch partner providing community outreach and volunteer support
• Reid & CO ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction and building services partner for facility needs
• Zaxby'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner providing food donations and support
• The Bridge FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based ministry partner integral to organizational identity and mission alignment

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys Town: National nonprofit providing youth and family services including residential care for at-risk children, foster care, and family support. Directly comparable mission serving vulnerable youth with wraparound services.
• KVC Health Systems: Nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization operating foster care, residential treatment, and family preservation services across multiple states. Closely comparable in providing residential and wraparound support for children in care.
• Together We Rise: Nonprofit focused on supporting children in foster care through donations, foster youth transition support, and community programs. Comparable in mission and donor-driven funding model.
• Lighthouse Youth Services: Nonprofit providing residential services, transitional housing, and support for at-risk youth and young adults, including those aging out of foster care. Directly comparable service portfolio.
• Maryvale: Nonprofit providing residential care, foster care, and adoption services for children and youth, particularly those affected by abuse, neglect, or trauma. Comparable in transitional housing and wraparound services.
• Foster Care to Success: Nonprofit providing scholarships, support, and resources for foster youth aging out of care. Direct peer serving the same young adult aging-out population.
• National Foster Youth Institute: Nonprofit advocating for foster youth, providing leadership development and policy advocacy. Comparable mission supporting foster care youth transitions and empowerment.

Broad incumbents

• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates): National nonprofit network supporting abused and neglected children through volunteer advocacy. Operates broadly in the foster care space with overlapping beneficiary population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBTA-vKy64GJhh_dtNqpnmw
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebridgehousetn
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebridgehousetn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-bridge-housetn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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