A year-round initiative providing practical support and care to help close the gap between need and stability through care packages and community-based outreach.
NSF Bridge Initiative
What Is the NSF Bridge Initiative?
The NSF Bridge Initiative is a signature, year-round program of the November Saturdays Foundation designed to meet people where they are and help carry them forward.
We focus on practical support, intentional care, and consistent presence.
Not one-time help. Not seasonal outreach. A bridge.
Through care packages and community-driven efforts, the NSF Bridge Initiative exists to support individuals and families navigating difficult seasons and transitional moments.
Why the Bridge Initiative Matters
Sometimes the gap between need and stability is small.
Sometimes it feels impossible to cross.
The NSF Bridge Initiative exists to help close that gap with tangible support, encouragement, and dignity. Our goal is not to fix everything, but to show up consistently and provide what’s needed most in the moment.
This initiative allows us to respond when support matters most, not only when it’s convenient.
NSF Bridge Kits
NSF Bridge Kits are a core component of the Bridge Initiative.
Each Bridge Kit is a thoughtfully assembled care package designed to meet real-life needs. Kits are built with intention and adjusted based on the situation of the individual, family, or group receiving them.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
What’s Inside a Bridge Kit?
Contents vary based on need, but may include:
Hygiene essentials
Self-care basics
Food items
School or sports support items
Encouragement notes or cards
Situation-specific additions
Every kit is assembled with care and purpose.
Who Receives Bridge Kits?
Bridge Kits are delivered wherever support is needed.
There are no geographic or demographic limits.
If you know someone who could benefit from support through the NSF Bridge Initiative, we encourage you to submit a request.
How You Can Support the NSF Bridge Initiative
Your donation helps us purchase supplies, assemble kits, and deliver consistent support to those in need.
Volunteers help with kit assembly, organization, and distribution. Whether you’re helping hands-on or behind the scenes, your time makes an impact.
We accept new, unopened items from our approved donation list. Item donations allow us to respond quickly and build kits as needs arise.
No one is too far gone
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No one is too far gone ・
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You are not forgotten
・ You are not forgotten
Request or Sponsor a Bridge Kit
Use this form to request support through the NSF Bridge Initiative or to sponsor a Bridge Kit. Our team will follow up after reviewing your submission.
Transparency & Our Commitment
The NSF Bridge Initiative is funded through community donations and sponsorships. Every contribution supports consistent outreach, thoughtful preparation, and meaningful delivery.
We are committed to stewarding resources responsibly and responding with integrity.