ABOUT US

Bridgeview Connects People to the Resources for Self-Reliance
​Bridgeview has been working to connect low-income individuals, families, and children to the resources for self-reliance since 2012.

 

Education, employment, healthcare, and other supports are all necessary for low-income families to thrive. Bridgeview provides connections to these vital supports through more than 90 community partners who share our perspective…and our network is growing. Click here for a list of our partners.

 

Our vision is a community where a systemic approach and shared responsibility break the cycle of poverty through stable housing, self reliance, and improved quality of life.

 

We value self-reliance, self-confidence, perspective, results, opportunity to serve, employment, and education.

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We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington. More than 2,000 VHA residents benefit from the resources and referrals we provide.​

 

Our Staff:

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Angie Sytsma, Executive Director

Bridgette Fahnbulleh, Volunteer & Engagement Manager

Steve Towell, Data & Operations Administrator

Emily Dixon, Family Self-Sufficiency Manager

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Our Board of Directors
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Officers:

Kevin Witte, Chair

Joan Caley, Vice Chair

Tim Foley, Secretary-Treasurer

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Directors: 

Diana Avalos-Leos

Carol Collier

Linda Glover

Saeed Hajarizadeh

Dominique Horn

Roy Johnson

Janiece Micheal

Craig Pridemore

Brandi Williams

 

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“We are collaborating with partners such as Bridgeview on programs that increase educational engagement for school-age children in low-income families in our district.  I applaud Bridgeview’s efforts to help break the cycle of poverty for families in our community.”             

—Steven T. Webb, Ed.D,
                  Superintendent, Vancouver Public Schools