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 Bridgeway, Inc.
 Emily
Rollinsis a native of the Tioga/Nicetown area of Philadelphia. In the 1960’s, she witnessed
corporations, small businesses, and educational services leave her
neighborhood. These essential services were replaced by violence, drugs, and
crime. Emily started Bridgeway Inc. out of her home on 1722-1800 West Ontario
Street in the mid 1970's. For the past 35 years. Bridgeway has served over 5,000 people a year
from that very doorstep. Bridgeway provides food, transitional housing,
educational & cultural programs to this underserved community. The people of
this community come to Bridgeway for help, at 82 years old, Emily still answers
the door and answers the call to serve her community. Bridgeway Inc. is located at 1722-1800 W. Ontario Street Philadelphia PA
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