About Us
Meet the Team
Jacqueline Chavez, Executive Director
Jackie started as a volunteer dedicated to improving the lives of people less fortunate by engaging in one-on-one mentoring and connecting people to healthcare. She is now the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all of our daily operations, financial management, fundraising, grants, and fund accounting.
Jennifer Castro, Homeless Services Director
Jennifer has dedicated her life to preventing and ending homelessness. A local Sylmar resident, she can always be found helping her neighbors. She volunteers to implement data systems and provide housing navigation to help secure permanent homes.
Denise Gonzales, Mental Health Caseworker
Denise volunteers to connect people to resources necessary to address underlying causes of homelessness and helps people to find and maintain long term housing stability. Her expertise and lived experience is a blessing for all our residents.
governing Board
Board Chairperson
Jacqueline Chavez
Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Castro
Board Secretary
Denise Gonzales
Board Member
Juan Greer
Board Member
Owner Operator
Mark Dyer
Board Member
Senior Director, Real Estate
advisory board
Patrisse Cullors. Co-Founder Black Lives Matter
Artist, Organizer, Educator, Freedom Fighter
The Honorable Richard Alarcon
Senator and City Council Member (Retired)
Cal. State Legislature & LA City Council
Peggy Loveman
Attorney at Law
LA County Public Defender
Diana Oceguera
Associate Clinical Social Worker
LA County Dept. of Mental Health
Michele Woods
Professor, LA Mission College
Parole Administrator (Retired)
Our Philosophy
Community Bridge Housing was founded on the belief that housing is a human right and our dedicated team will not stop striving to ensure each person receives the housing and necessary care they deserve.
Financials & Compliance
Our mission is to provide housing and access to social services for disadvantaged people. We believe in housing first, then services.
Community Bridge Housing is a 501c3 tax exempt, nonprofit corporation. We strive to provide total transparency to the public we serve. Below are links to relevant financial and operational documentation. If you would like more information, or want to view these in person, please contact us.
Nonprofit and Tax Filings
- Corporation Information
- Business Tax Registration
- Internal Revenue Service W9
- Determination Letters
- 2018 IRS 990 Tax Filing
- 2019 IRS 990 Tax Filing
- 2020 IRS 990 Tax Filing
Policies and Procedures
- Bylaws
- Conflict of Interest & Ethics
- Whistleblower Policy
- Document Retention
- Injury & Illness Prevention
Licensing and Permits
- Interim Housing Licensing Law
- Public Health Housing Permit
- Public Health Food Permit
- Industrial Waste Permit
- Fire Department Permit
Management Training