The Bridge to Success

  • Develop A Financial Plan to Reach Goals
  • Focus on Better Wellness and Relationships
  • Discover new ways to approach barriers
  • Set goals to Increase Your Earning Potential

This 6-week program includes required in-person classes, work with an assigned mentor, activities and assignments.

We provide new tools to help participants achieve specific goals related to family care and housing stability, better mental and physical wellness, improved finances, employment and career opportunities. Together, we bridge the gap between dreams and success.

APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 25

The Bridge to Self-Sufficiency® program is ideal for adults with a strong commitment to reaching greater goals for their family.

Additional Benefits

  • In-person networking
  • Printed workbook
  • Assigned Mentor
  • Access to Resources
  • A new Chromebook upon successful program completion.

COST: Free to qualifying Franklin County residents

Bridge to Self-Sufficiency® Program

To apply for enrollment, call 614-305-5123
or complete the application below.

The Bridge to Self-Sufficiency Program by Southside Hope CDC
The Bridge to Self-Sufficiency Program by Southside Hope CDC

Next Session begins
October 7 – November 11, 2023!

Saturday Mornings 10am – 12pm

Future Session Dates

January 3, 2024 – February 7, 2024
Wednesday Evenings 6pm – 8pm

February 3, 2024 – March 9, 2024
Saturday Mornings 10am – 12pm

February 27, 2024 – April 2, 2024
Tuesday Mornings 10am – 12pm

April 9, 2024 – May 14, 2024
Tuesday Mornings 10am – 12pm

June 5, 2024 – July 10, 2024
Wednesday Evenings 6pm – 8pm

July 13, 2024 – August 17, 2024
Saturday Mornings 10am – 12pm

August 20, 2024 – September 24, 2024
Tuesday Mornings 10am – 12pm

The Bridge to Self-Sufficiency Program by Southside Hope CDC

Requirements & Eligibility

Participants in the Bridge to Self-Sufficiency® Program must:

  • Be an adult over age 18
  • Be a resident in 43205, 43206, or 43207
  • Desire to set and accomplish personal goals
  • Attend six (6) weekly in-person sessions and complete all assignments and activities. A commitment of 3 hours per week is required.