b'FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDear Friends and Partners,The past year has shown that close communities are essential for mental and physical well-being. In strong communities like Bridge Meadows, individuals feel comfortable both asking for and receiving help. This mutuality is what builds safety nets that lift us up, reminding us we are not alone. Children formerly in foster care need these supports most of all, as they provide the security and confidence that result in resilience and well-being. This past year we needed our safety nets more than ever. Bridge Meadows community members found creative ways to remain connected even amidst the isolation of the pandemic, staying in touch while staying safe. Children reached out to make sure elders were doing OK, despite some of them experiencing resurfaced trauma. Elders found safe ways to help kids with their reading skills, always adapting to the moment. Elders also stepped in to help those who faced COVID, organizing meal trains, and emotional support check-ins for the kids. Your support this past year was deeply meaningful to our families and elders. Thanks to you, we were able to provide gift cards for school supplies, and financial support to families and elders during the holidays. We are also grateful that the Landlord Compensation Fund helped us provide rent assistance to eight community members to offset the challenges of the pandemic. In 2020 we broke ground on our third site in Redmond, Oregon, and I anticipate many more sites throughout the Pacific Northwest over the next years. Our plan is not only to create beautiful homes where all generations connect to support children, but also to influence our larger community to care for one another, increasing our ability to face the challenges ahead with compassion and love.Warmly,Executive Director*Many photos in this report were taken pre-pandemic orduring a period when masking requirements were lifted.'