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Bridging the Gap Between Crisis and Compassion

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Charity Bridge Fund is a first-of-its-kind platform connecting donors directly to nonprofits most affected by recent federal funding cuts. By showcasing real-time data on how budget changes threaten essential programs — from food security and housing to healthcare and education — Charity Bridge Fund empowers donors of any capacity to take immediate, informed action — proving that together, we can keep critical services alive when they’re needed most.

I’ve seen too many impactful charities suddenly lose funding through no fault of their own. Donating to a project on Charity Bridge Fund gives me a way to help when it’s needed the most and feel like I am part of the solution.
— Ann Hackney, Donor

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Charity Bridge Fund Launches to Support Defunded Nonprofits and Sustain Essential Services
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Charity Bridge Fund Launches to Support Defunded Nonprofits and Sustain Essential Services

Charity Bridge Fund, a new initiative from JustGive, today announced the launch of a centralized giving platform that connects donors to nonprofits that have suddenly lost critical government funding. At a time when defunding has left vital programs for housing, children, families and environmental protection at risk, Charity Bridge Fund offers donors a trusted way to make a measurable difference in real time.

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Charity Bridge Fund – Fact Sheet

The Problem

  • Sudden government cuts defund critical programs

  • No single place to find who lost funding or which programs are most at risk

  • Communities lose essential services overnight without rapid donor support

The Solution

  • Centralized, verified database of nonprofits impacted by federal funding cuts

  • Real-time visibility into funding losses and program risk

  • Guided, secure giving experience so donors can act fast and responsibly

Key Features

  • Search by cause, geography, and program type

  • Immediate donation via secure platform

  • Verified nonprofit listings with consolidated due diligence

  • Real-time updates and impact reporting

  • Impact stories and efficacy research

  • Tools for individuals, foundations, and donor-advised funds

Why It Matters Now

  • Keeps vital services running when public funding disappears

  • Turns donor intent into measurable, timely relief for communities

How donors can act

  • Find organizations and programs harmed by budget cuts

  • Give immediately through the platform

  • Track impact via updates and research

  • Share and amplify needs with others

Trust & transparency

  • Verified listings + consolidated due diligence

  • Ongoing impact reporting so donors see results

Who we serve

  • Individual donors, foundations, donor-advised funds, and partners

Core message / mission line

  • Give nonprofits a voice. Connect donors to their impact. Make giving our shared purpose.

For Media Inquiries:

Lilly Grubbs
Senior Account Manager, Bais Creative & Public Relations
lilly@baiscreative.com
407-454-1030

Kendall Webb
Founder & Executive Director, Charity Bridge Fund
kendall.webb@charitybridgefund.org
203-293-3456

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