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Civic and Social OrganizationsOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Bridge Meadows is a civic and social organization that operates intergenerational, affordable housing communities designed to support children who have experienced the foster care system, their adoptive families, and elders who serve as mentors. The model centers on meaningful daily interactions and access to on-site services such as counseling, cultural activities, workshops, and recreation, with elders providing volunteer mentorship and intergenerational connections. This approach aims to improve housing stability, access to health resources, educational attainment, and community belonging for all residents, while addressing social isolation among aging adults. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bridge Meadows was founded in 2005 and opened its first residence in North Portland in 2011. It positions itself within the civic and social organizations sector as the only intentional, intergenerational housing community of its kind in the region, and the first in an urban setting in the United States. A recent development notes expansion of facilities to Tacoma, Washington, indicating growth beyond its original location while maintaining its intergenerational housing focus.