The Bridge for Youth
Thomas Craig is a seasoned financial professional with experience working in the non-profit, real estate, and benefits sectors. Thomas currently serves as the Director of Finance at The Bridge for Youth, where Thomas oversees financial operations and implements strategies to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with relevant laws. With a background in accounting and finance, Thomas has demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, and staff supervision. Thomas's previous roles include Controller at CLA and Senior Real Estate Accountant at CBRE. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Rasmussen University.
The Bridge for Youth
The Bridge for Youth centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships. Our vision is a community where all youth feel safe, accepted, and supported. #BFYcommUNITY The Bridge is on the forefront of addressing youth homelessness in the Twin Cities, serving the most vulnerable youth with effective, youth-centered programs that offer a pathway out of poverty and chronic homelessness. Committed to meeting the changing needs of youth currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness, current programs at The Bridge include: * Youth Response Center: Available 24/7/365, the Youth Response Center provides immediate support and resources for youth and families. *Resilience House: Emergency shelter, meals, access to healthcare, case management, and support for youth ages 10-17 experiencing homelessness. *Gloria’s Place: The only emergency shelter in Minnesota for pregnant or parenting homeless youth (ages 15-17) and their children (ages 0-3). Provides temporary shelter, meals, access to healthcare, case management, and parenting education. *Marlene’s Place: The first and only site-based transitional housing and case management program in Hennepin County for pregnant or parenting homeless youth (ages 16-20) and their children (ages 0-3). *Rita’s House: An intentional living community providing affordable housing and teaching independent living skills for youth ages 18-21. *Outreach & Support Services: Connects with youth in the community through street, site-based, and mobile outreach; school partnerships; community education; counseling; aftercare; support groups; and specialized case management for crime victims and youth who identify as LGBTQ+. Please support The Bridge today!