Build Your Bridge to Success

The Bridge to Self-Sufficiency® program is a free, six-week course designed to help you set SMART goals and create a clear path to success. With your own mentor, small-group support, and practical homework, you’ll gain tools to:

  • Strengthen your family’s stability

  • Improve your well-being and lower stress

  • Take control of your finances

  • Pursue better employment and education opportunities

What You’ll Learn

As part of Southside Hope CDC’s Financial Empowerment Series, this program will give you the training and skills to:

  • Develop a financial plan that helps you reach your goals

  • Focus on wellness and improve your relationships

  • Discover new ways to overcome barriers

  • Increase your earning potential with better career and education opportunities

⚡ Space is limited — don’t wait!  

               

Why Join?

When you join Bridge to Self-Sufficiency, you’ll:

  • Work with your own mentor and life coach

  • Gain encouragement from peer networking and support

  • Learn practical tips you can use right away in money management, wellness, and career planning

  • Take part in a proven program that’s free for qualifying Franklin County residents

Program Details

  • Length: 6 weeks

  • Format: Weekly in-person classes with homework

  • Support: Mentor + peer group + life coach

  • Cost: Free

  • Eligibility: Adults 18+ who live in Franklin County

Southside Hope Financial Literacy and Financial Empowerment Series

Your 5 Key Focus Areas

The program helps you build confidence and success in:

  • 🏠 Family Stability – housing, childcare, food, transportation

  • ❤️ Well-Being – physical, mental, spiritual health

  • 💰 Finances – budgeting, credit, savings

  • 💼 Career – skills, advancement, earning potential

  • 🎓 Education – training and opportunities

Are You Ready to Build Your Bridge?

                

Requirements & Eligibility

Participants in the Bridge to Self-Sufficiency® Program must:

  • Be an adult over age 18, with at least one dependent under age 17
  • Be a resident in Franklin County
  • Meet required income eligibility requirement
  • Desire to set and accomplish personal goals
  • Attend six (6) weekly in-person sessions, complete all assignments, and activities. 

COST: Free to qualifying Franklin County residents

Reach Your Financial Goals with the Bridge Program at Southside Hope

Enrollment Process

Here’s how you can get started:

  1. Complete the application below 

  2. Confirm eligibility

  3. Receive your enrollment status

⚡ Space is limited — don’t wait!