There are moments in this work that remind us why we do it—moments that feel like a glimpse of redemption coming full circle.

This is one of them.

The Bridge to Hope is celebrating something powerful: we now have two graduates who have stepped back into the ministry…not as participants, but as leaders.

April, a Bridge graduate from more than 20 years ago, has a story marked by loss and redemption. Her family was torn apart by addiction, yet today she is reunited with her children and embraced by a church family from Vista (formerly First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale). She now serves from a place of restoration—as a woman of God who has lived what she now helps others walk through.

Ashley, sponsored by La Casa de Cristo, also entered the program separated from her daughter. Today, she is stepping forward to help lead and organize our Child Enrichment Ministry. She brings not only deep understanding, but a level of creativity that shapes how our children experience care, stability, and truth. She too is serving from a story God has redeemed.

Together, they represent something powerful: two women who once came through our doors in need…now helping build what once helped build them.

That’s not just success.
That’s transformation.

It’s the kind of transformation we pray for. The kind that doesn’t just change a moment—it changes a trajectory. Lives rebuilt…then poured back out for others.

And while this is worth celebrating—and we are celebrating—it does not mean the need has lessened.

It has grown.

Our graduates bring something we cannot manufacture: lived understanding, deep compassion, and steady leadership. They strengthen the foundation. But the ministry itself still depends on a community willing to step in, show up, and serve.

Children are still walking into rooms needing stability.
Mothers are still doing the hard work of rebuilding.
And ministry still happens when people say “yes” and walk through the door.

If you’ve ever considered volunteering, this is the time.

And if you want to see this transformation up close, join us at Hope on Fire on April 25th. It’s more than an event—it’s a chance to step into the story, meet the women and children whose lives are being rebuilt, and experience the mission of The Bridge to Hope firsthand.

Not because there is a gap to fill—but because there is something meaningful being built, and you’re invited into it.

Is your church partnering with The Bridge to Hope? Consider joining a team to mentor a mother today. Serve our Child Enrichment Ministry and share the love of Jesus with a Bridge Kid.

Or start by coming to Hope on Fire on April 25th—bring your family, invite a friend, and see what God is doing here for yourself.

When you step in, you’re not just helping for a night.
You’re stepping into a story where lives are changed—and then those same lives turn around and change others.

Thank you for being part of what God is doing through The Bridge to Hope. Your support, your prayers, and your willingness to serve are what make stories like this possible.

And stories like this?
They’re just the beginning.

As we reflect on this past year at The Bridge to Hope, our hearts overflow with gratitude. Because of your unwavering support, the mothers who walked through our doors found more than shelter—they found a safe place to heal, hope renewed, and a community that believes in them. Each story of transformation is a testament to God’s faithfulness and your generosity.

Your prayers, volunteer hours, and gifts have changed lives. Mothers are equipped with skills, confidence, and the assurance that they are never alone. Children have seen the love of Christ in action and experienced the stability that every child deserves.

As we give thanks for today’s victories, we also look forward with hope. God is already calling the next generation of mothers to our ministry—mothers who will need a hand to lift them out of homelessness, fear, and uncertainty. Your continued support today will provide for them tomorrow: a safe place to stay, guidance to grow, and the opportunity to step into the life God has planned for them.

Your generosity transforms lives.

You are restoring lives.  You are strengthening families.  You are showing hope is alive.

With heartfelt gratitude, The Bridge to Hope

At The Bridge to Hope, our ministry is built on ordinary people who step forward in faith—and through God’s power, do extraordinary things. We celebrate two of those people: Steve and Connie, who mark 20 years of faithful volunteer service this September.

For two decades, Steve and Connie have walked alongside mothers in crisis, showing up with compassion, encouragement, and practical help. They have provided rides, cared for children when moms needed to attend work or school, and even opened their home for birthdays, holidays, and afternoons of fellowship. They have led their church team with dedication, gathering volunteers each month for prayer, encouragement, and planning. And long after a mother “graduates” from The Bridge to Hope, Steve and Connie continue to nurture relationships, reminding each one that she will always remain part of our family.

“Connie and Steve were blessings that came to us during a difficult time for my family. From their ability to be truly kind and accepting, they have become family to me and my kids. They will always be in our hearts and forever a part of my story to a better life!” — Kayla, A Bridge Graduate from 2017

One volunteer put it beautifully: “Steve is a doer, a server of others, a lover of teaching the next generation—the children, and an encourager. Connie is the organizer, the family spokesperson, practical, caring, and giving. Both were involved beyond the call of duty… A real good adjective for them would be FAITHFUL.” Another added, “They have been available to many moms and their children, nurturing and encouraging them. Their Bridge family grows as each mom leaves the protection of the ministry, but Steve and Connie keep the relationships strong.”

Steve and Connie’s story reminds us that ministry is not built on grand gestures, but on steady faithfulness. They are not superheroes. They are everyday people who said “yes” to God’s call—and through that yes, God has used them to change lives.

The truth is, The Bridge to Hope cannot exist without people like Steve and Connie. Our moms need mentors and encouragers who will walk with them as they rebuild their lives. They also need the support of those who give financially so that apartments, staff, and ministry space are possible. Volunteers and supporters together make this ministry alive.

As we celebrate Steve and Connie’s 20 years, we also extend an invitation: Will you step forward, just as they did? Maybe God is calling you to mentor a mom, serve on a church team, or support this ministry financially. You don’t have to be extraordinary—just willing. God does the rest.

Steve and Connie’s faithfulness has left a legacy that continues to grow. Imagine the impact if more of us said “yes.”

Happy 20th Anniversary, Steve and Connie. Thank you for showing us what it means to Love God and through that love serve faithfully.

Kaylea’s story is one of heartbreak, survival, and—thanks to God’s grace and your support—radical transformation.

In her own words, when asked what brought her shame during her addiction, she didn’t hold back:

“Yes. The using. Stripping. Prostituting. Fighting people. Stealing. Abandoning my family.”

That’s real. That’s raw. And that was before.

Today, Kaylea is enrolled in cybersecurity training. She’s rebuilding her life, preparing for a professional career that will allow her to support her family with dignity and strength. She’s not just surviving—she’s rising.

When Kaylea came to The Bridge, she wasn’t just looking for a place to stay—she was desperate for a way forward.

“The most important thing I want from The Bridge is stability and support as I learn how to gain my own stability for me and my daughters—to be around people who live for Christ and show me how to better do so.”

That’s exactly what she’s found:

• Faith in her abilities and purpose
• Direction where there was once confusion
• Discipline to walk out the hard work of healing

And she’s not doing it alone.

She’s doing it because people like you made room for her.

Your generosity makes The Bridge possible.
You help provide not just shelter, but a home and hope, education, mentorship, and a community centered on Christ. You’re helping rewrite stories. You’re helping raise up moms who will change the future for their children.

Want to be part of it?

We need people like you to help us continue this work:

• Give — Your donations fuel life transformation every single day.
• Volunteer — Share your time, your wisdom, your presence.
• Pray — Cover our moms, our team, and this ministry in prayer.

Because of your support, Kaylea’s past no longer has the final word—and her daughters are now witnessing what redemption looks like.

This is how homelessness ends.
One family at a time. One mom at a time.

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Thank you for being part of the Bridge.

April, a Bridge Graduate from 2006, volunteers at The Bridge office.  April picked up a devotional and read it out loud.  The day’s entry was titled “Remember the Bread” in Max Lucado’s “God is with you Every Day.”

As she read, it made me consider her journey.  She took the first step to get sober, but needed more. She needed a place to begin again for her and her children.  The devotional “Remember the Bread” reads “governments don’t feed the soul. This secular relief house can give a bed, a meal, and valuable counsel. But we give much more. Not just help for this life but hope for the next.”

You give so much more! Your willingness to support The Bridge to Hope provides housing, mentoring, and discipleship to a mother and her children. Your support not only gives her a bed and a meal, your support gives her a new start to her journey. Her journey to learn God’s will for her life, and how to live abundantly and with joy in His will, even when life still happens.

Today, a new mother, Aaliyah, came to the office seeking a bed, and the Faith Bible Church team moved her in.  I look forward to watching her grow, heal, and seek His will as April did so many years ago.

Thank you for giving April a home and “Not just help for this life but hope for the next.” Thank you for giving Aaliyah not just a home today, but a new start on her own journey to learn God’s will for her life and how to live abundantly with joy in His will.