activities · 26
what they do
direct service · 20
- Acquiring and Rehabilitating Existing Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingAcquires and rehabilitates existing apartment properties to preserve affordable housing units, including the redevelopment of Acorn Apartments in Oakland and leading the redevelopment of Potrero public housing in San Francisco and Jordan Downs in Los Angeles.
- Acquiring and Rehabilitating Existing Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingAcquires and rehabilitates existing apartment properties to preserve and expand affordable housing units.
- Acquiring and Rehabilitating Existing Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingAcquires and rehabilitates existing apartment properties to preserve and expand the availability of affordable housing units.
- Acquisition and preservation of affordable housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingAcquires and rehabilitates existing apartment properties to preserve affordable housing units, including distressed public housing, as part of long-term community revitalization efforts.
- Developing and Constructing Affordable Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingDevelops and constructs award-winning housing projects, including affordable, workforce, transit-oriented, market-rate, and senior housing units, across California, Oregon, and Washington. This includes breaking ground on new developments like HollywoodHUB in Portland and completing projects such as Celadon at 9th and Broadway in San Diego, and Cypress View in Los Angeles.
- Developing and Constructing Affordable Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingDevelops and constructs award-winning affordable, workforce, transit-oriented, market-rate, and senior housing projects, with over 10,000 units in the development pipeline. This includes specific projects like HollywoodHUB in Portland, Celadon at 9th and Broadway in San Diego, and communities in South Los Angeles, Watts, and as part of the Jordan Downs redevelopment.
- Development and operation of affordable and workforce housing Senior-Focused Affordable Housing DevelopmentDevelops, owns, and operates a portfolio of over 130 properties across California, Oregon, and Washington, providing affordable, workforce, senior, and transit-oriented housing units. The organization has developed award-winning projects and maintains an active pipeline of more than 10,000 units in development.
- Develops and constructs affordable and mixed-income housing projects Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingDesigns and builds award-winning affordable, workforce, transit-oriented, and mixed-income housing developments across California, Oregon, and Washington. The organization has developed properties such as HollywoodHUB in Portland (222 units), Celadon in San Diego, and multiple communities in Los Angeles, with more than 10,000 units in the development pipeline.
- Manages housing applications and waitlists for new and existing properties Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingOperates application systems for newly constructed housing through leasing offices and maintains public waitlists for future vacancies, with online tools for residents to check waitlist status.
- Managing Housing Applications and Waitlists Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingAccepts applications for newly built housing properties and maintains mailing lists for properties under construction. The organization also operates waitlists for future vacancies at most existing properties and provides online tools for checking waitlist status.
- Owning and Operating Housing Properties Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingOwns and operates a portfolio of over 130 housing properties across California, Oregon, and Washington, providing over 14,000 affordable apartment units for more than 30,000 residents. This includes managing applications, waitlists, and future vacancies for these properties.
- Owning and Operating Housing PropertiesOwns and operates a portfolio of over 130 properties, totaling more than 14,000 affordable apartment units, providing housing for over 30,000 residents across California, Oregon, and Washington. This includes managing applications, waitlists, and future vacancies for these properties.
- Owning and Operating Housing Properties Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingOwns and operates a portfolio of over 130 housing properties, totaling more than 14,000 affordable apartment units across California, Oregon, and Washington, providing housing for over 30,000 residents.
- Owns and operates a large portfolio of affordable housing propertiesOwns and manages over 130 properties with more than 14,000 affordable apartment units, providing housing for over 30,000 residents across California, Oregon, and Washington. Properties include senior housing, transit-oriented developments, and mixed-income communities.
- Preserves affordable housing through acquisition and rehabilitation Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingAcquires and rehabilitates existing apartment properties to maintain long-term affordability and prevent displacement in changing neighborhoods.
- Property application and waitlist management Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingManages applications for newly constructed properties through direct contact or in-person leasing offices, and operates public waitlists for future vacancies with online status access.
- Provides educational scholarships to residents Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAdministers the Stein Educational Assistance Program, awarding over $3.9 million in scholarships to more than 460 residents for post-secondary education and skills training.
- Providing Resident Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards scholarships to residents for post-secondary education and skills training through the Stein Educational Assistance Program, having provided over $3.9 million to more than 460 residents.
- Providing Resident ScholarshipsAwards scholarships to residents for post-secondary education and skills training through programs like the Stein Educational Assistance Program, having provided over $3.9 million to more than 460 residents.
- Resident scholarship program for post-secondary educationAdministers the Stein Educational Assistance Program, which has awarded over $3.9 million in scholarships to more than 460 residents for post-secondary education and skills training.
capacity building · 6
- Financing and capital mobilization for affordable housing Affordable Housing Capital FinancingSecures and issues tax-exempt bonds, sustainability bonds, and private capital to fund affordable housing development and acquisition, including a $250 million revolving credit facility and a $92 million impact fund.
- Funding Affordable Housing DevelopmentSecures funding for affordable housing development and acquisition through various financial instruments, including issuing Sustainability Bonds, raising tax-exempt bonds, securing revolving credit facilities, and launching private equity funds. This includes an impact fund with over $92 million in commitments and a $22 million loan from Amazon.
- Funding Affordable Housing Development Affordable Housing Capital FinancingSecures various forms of financing, including issuing Sustainability Bonds, raising tax-exempt bonds, and establishing revolving credit facilities, to fund the acquisition and development of affordable and workforce housing projects on the West Coast.
- Launches and manages impact investment funds for housing Affordable Housing Capital FinancingEstablishes private funds to acquire and develop affordable and workforce housing, including a new impact fund that exceeded $92 million in commitments at first close and a private equity fund for West Coast housing development.
- Secures financing for affordable housing development Affordable Housing Capital FinancingRaises capital through bonds, loans, and equity to fund affordable housing projects, including $100 million in Sustainability Bonds (2020), $71.5 million in tax-exempt bonds (2024), a $250 million revolving credit facility (2022), and a $22 million loan from Amazon.
- Securing Funding for Affordable Housing Development Affordable Housing Capital FinancingSecures various forms of financing for affordable housing development and acquisition, including issuing Sustainability Bonds, raising tax-exempt bonds, establishing revolving credit facilities, and launching private equity funds. This includes an impact fund with over $92 million in commitments and a $22 million loan from Amazon.
strategies · 24
how they think
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- Business-Oriented Nonprofit Development Model business_model_nonprofitOperates as a nonprofit with entrepreneurial discipline, using business-like strategies to access private capital and scale development of affordable housing.
- Business-Oriented Nonprofit Development Model business_model_nonprofitOperates as a nonprofit with entrepreneurial, business-like strategies to access private capital and drive large-scale affordable housing development.
- Business-Oriented Nonprofit Development Model business_model_nonprofitOperates as a nonprofit with entrepreneurial, business-like practices to access private capital and drive large-scale affordable housing development through disciplined financial and operational systems.
- Community-First Development and Design community-first developmentEngages communities in the planning and design of housing developments to ensure projects reflect local character and meet neighborhood needs, fostering integration and mutual benefit between residents and surrounding areas.
- Community-First Development with Responsive Design community-first developmentEngages communities in the planning and design of housing projects to ensure developments reflect local character and meet neighborhood needs, fostering integration and mutual benefit between residents and surrounding areas.
- Community-Responsive and Community-First Development community-first developmentPlans and designs housing projects in collaboration with communities to reflect local character and ensure mutual benefit, using resident and neighborhood input as a foundation for development.
- Community-Responsive and Integrated Housing Development community-responsive_developmentBRIDGE HOUSING CORPORATION designs and plans housing developments with a "community-first" approach, ensuring that projects reflect the character of the surrounding neighborhoods and benefit both residents and the broader community, while also integrating property management to enhance resident services and support organizational growth.
- Community-Responsive and Integrated Housing Development community-responsive_developmentBRIDGE HOUSING CORPORATION designs and plans housing developments with a "community-first" approach, ensuring that projects reflect the character of their surrounding neighborhoods and benefit both residents and the broader community, while also integrating property management to enhance resident services and support organizational growth.
- Development-Focused Affordable Housing Strategy development-focused_affordable_housingPrioritizes active development of new affordable housing as the primary means to increase supply, rather than relying solely on preservation or policy advocacy.
- Development-Focused Affordable Housing Strategy development-focused_affordable_housingPrioritizes active development of new affordable housing units as the primary means to increase supply, supported by integrated property management and scalable operational systems.
- Entrepreneurial Nonprofit Business Model for Scaling Affordable Housing entrepreneurial_nonprofit_modelOperating as a nonprofit with an entrepreneurial mindset, BRIDGE HOUSING CORPORATION utilizes business strategies to access private capital and focuses on development as a central strategy to build quality affordable homes at scale, adopting a "whatever it takes" approach to innovation in financing, construction, and community engagement.
- Entrepreneurial Nonprofit Business Model for Scaling Affordable Housing entrepreneurial_nonprofit_modelOperating as a nonprofit with a business-like approach, BRIDGE HOUSING CORPORATION utilizes entrepreneurial strategies to access private capital and focuses on development as a central strategy to expand the supply of quality affordable homes at scale.
- Innovative Financing for Affordable Housing Scale innovative_affordable_housing_financeLeverages creative financial structures—including LIHTC innovation, taxable sustainability bonds, private equity funds, and mixed public-private financing—to expand affordable housing supply in high-cost markets.
- Innovative and Diverse Financing Models for Affordable Housing innovative_financing_modelsBRIDGE HOUSING CORPORATION employs a range of innovative financing mechanisms, including private equity fund models, dual Low-Income Housing Tax Credit structures, taxable sustainability bonds, and a mix of public and private capital, to maximize funding and scale the development of affordable housing, particularly in high-cost areas.
- Innovative and Mixed Financing for Affordable Housing innovative_affordable_housing_financeUses creative financial structures—including LIHTC innovation, taxable sustainability bonds, private equity funds, and blended public-private financing—to scale affordable housing development in high-cost areas.
- Innovative and Mixed-Source Financing for Affordable Housing innovative_affordable_housing_financeCombines public and private capital through creative financial mechanisms—including LIHTC structures, taxable sustainability bonds, private equity funds, and credit ratings—to scale affordable housing development in high-cost markets.
- Resident-Centered Community Development and Programming resident-centered_programmingThe organization partners with residents and nonprofit organizations to co-design and deliver free, on-site programs that address basic needs, education, economic opportunity, and wellness, ensuring that services are tailored to the specific needs of each housing community and its residents.
- Resident-Centered Community Development and Programming resident-centered_programmingThe organization partners with residents and other nonprofit organizations to co-design and deliver on-site programs that address basic needs, education, economic opportunity, and wellness, ensuring that services are tailored to the specific needs of each housing community and foster community well-being.
- Resident-Centered Programming Through Partnership resident-centered programmingCo-designs on-site programs with residents and nonprofit partners to address specific community needs in wellness, education, and economic opportunity, ensuring relevance and engagement.
- Resident-Centered Programming Through Partnerships resident-centered programming with nonprofit partnershipsCo-designs and delivers on-site programs with residents and nonprofit partners to address specific community needs in wellness, education, and economic opportunity, ensuring relevance and engagement.
- Resident-Centered Programming through Partnerships and Co-Design resident-centered programming with nonprofit partnershipsDelivers tailored on-site programs by actively engaging residents and partnering with nonprofits to co-design services that address basic needs, education, economic opportunity, and wellness.
- Tech-Enabled and Standards-Based Tenant Services technology-enabled housing searchCombines technology-driven housing search tools with rigorous, equitable tenant screening based on HUD’s AMI thresholds to match applicants efficiently while maintaining community standards.
- Technology-Enhanced and Rigorous Tenant Support Systems technology-enabled housing searchUses customized online tools to match applicants with suitable housing and applies high-standard screening processes to ensure financial responsibility and community well-being.
- Technology-Enhanced and Standards-Based Housing Access technology-enabled housing searchImproves housing access through customized online search tools and rigorous, equitable tenant screening based on AMI thresholds and creditworthiness to ensure quality and sustainability.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Acquisitions
Acquiring and improving existing properties to preserve affordable housing.
Celadon at 9th and Broadway
250-unit multigenerational affordable housing project in San Diego, CA; first in California to receive both 9% and 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits; includes units for youth aging out of foster care, adults with mental health needs, and seniors in PACE program
Development
Core activity of building new affordable multifamily housing communities.
HollywoodHUB
Transit-oriented affordable housing development in Portland, OR with 222 units; funded through Sustainability Bonds and tax-exempt construction bonds in partnership with Tri-County Metropolitan Transit District
Kent Colwell Scholarship
Offers educational support to residents in memory of longtime Board member Kent Colwell
Kripamayi Scholars Program
Provides scholarships to residents in honor of philanthropists Vimla and Sumer Aggarwal; launched in 2022
Property Management
Manages the majority of BRIDGE apartments, with resident managers and dedicated staff.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program
Preserves and improves public housing through conversion to long-term Section 8 contracts; BRIDGE acquired seven properties from San Francisco Housing Authority under this program
Stein Educational Assistance Program
Provides scholarships to BRIDGE residents pursuing higher education and skills training; endowed by Alan and Ruth Stein in 2001
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Provided a $22 million loan for a housing project near the Spring District.
- American Institute of Architects Network — Recognized by the American Institute of Architects with over 8 awards for design excellence.
- Avanath Partner — Partnered with BRIDGE Housing to launch Brighthaven Communities.
- BRIDGE Property Management Company Partner — Manages the majority of BRIDGE Housing Corporation's apartment buildings.
- CalPERS Partner — Engaged in joint ventures with BRIDGE to support growth in affordable housing development.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Provides area median income (AMI) data used to determine affordable housing eligibility.
- HACLA Partner — Partnered with BRIDGE Housing to open Cypress View as part of the Jordan Downs redevelopment.
- KeyBanc Capital Markets Partner — Underwrote BRIDGE’s $71.5 million tax-exempt bond issue for the HollywoodHUB project in Portland.
- MacKenzie Scott Funder — Provided an $8 million grant to BRIDGE Housing in 2023.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Underwrote BRIDGE’s $100 million Sustainability Bond issue and co-provided a $250 million financing set-aside for affordable housing projects.
- National Equity Fund Partner — Co-provided a $250 million financing commitment with Morgan Stanley to support BRIDGE’s affordable housing development and acquisitions.
- National Equity Fund Partner — Collaborates with BRIDGE Housing to support affordable housing development.
- S&P Global Ratings Government — First nonprofit developer to earn a credit rating from S&P Global Ratings.
- The Michaels Organization Partner — Partnered with BRIDGE to redevelop Jordan Downs in Los Angeles.
- Tri-County Metropolitan Transit District Partner — Partnered with BRIDGE on the HollywoodHUB affordable housing and transit-oriented development in Portland.
- United Nations Network — Recognized by the United Nations for excellence in community development.
- Urban Land Institute Network — Recognized by the Urban Land Institute with over 10 awards for excellence in development.