OUR MINISTRIES
Motivated by Christ’s teachings, we treat people with dignity, care and acceptance so that they can shape their own lives, and ultimately, inspire others to do the same.
We assist individuals in need with access to nutritious meals, mail service, hygiene products, housing, educational classes and recovery group meetings.
Learn more about each of our ministries below.
Quick Links
- Learn to read
- Life skills
- AA
- NA
- Choose Recovery
- Grace Recovery Group
- Most Excellent Way
His Place
His Place Ministry is our men’s shelter that provides a place for recovery and spiritual growth for those transitioning off the streets.
Our goal is to help men moving from crisis (homelessness) to stability, providing accountability, structure and temporary housing to enable them to save their money for deposits, utility connect fees and appropriate tools or uniforms needed for gainful employment and stable housing. Men committing to the program must remain drug and alcohol free, in a life skills or recovery program, and employed. The program fee is $400.00 per month. Our His Place Shelter collects some personal information through the Homeless Management Information System. To find out more, click here.
Food Ministry Program
We serve hot, healthy meals Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-noon. It’s a time for us to talk with our clients and get to know their underlying needs in their lives as they get the nutrition they need. Bright Bridge’s Food Ministry Program is open to the public.
Our Food Ministry Program is designed to provide an avenue and means to address other issues facing the chronically homeless and poor in the community with a safe, refreshing, nurturing environment. The program helps promote the dignity and nutritional well-being of the homeless and poor of the community by setting a healthy physical environment for spiritual feeding.
Bright Bridge Ministries is honored to be a United Way of West Florida Partner Agency. United Way of West Florida supports our hot, healthy meals program and made it possible for us to feed over 1,750 men, women, and children through this program in 2024.
Hygiene Ministry Program
We distribute hygiene products the first Tuesday and Thursday of each month, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This is an important outreach effort, serving under-resourced individuals who would otherwise not have access to the items they need to stay healthy. Bright Bridge's Hygiene Ministry program is open to the public.
As we strive to meet the hygiene needs of the local community, Bright Bridge always appreciates any donations or support. Explore the following categories of common items we collect for this ministry:
-Shampoo
-Soap Bars
-Razors
-Toothpaste
-Toothbrushes
-Pads
-Tampons
-Deodorant
Educational Classes
Brush Up on Reading and Math Class
Bright Bridge Ministries offers reading and math tutoring, by appointment only, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. An instructor provides free, one-on-one instruction to adults (aged 18 and above) in basic literacy. These classes are held in the Learn-to-Read classroom and are open to the public.
Learn to Read of Northwest Florida, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization dedicated to helping functionally illiterate adults improve their lives. Their mission is to ensure that no adult members of society be denied opportunities and privileges because they cannot read and write.
Life Skills
Finance Class
This class will cover helpful tips to saving and thinking strategically about your personal financial management. Class held in Dining Hall on Tuesdays from 6-7pm.
Motivational Class
Resident led discussion around motivational talks.
Letting Go
Peer support group for men dealing with grief, loss, depression, PTSD, and childhood trauma.
Fresh Start Culinary Program
This is a four-week, twelve session, 50 hour vocational training program for those neighbors in our community that are seeking life skills in the kitchen, those seeking employment, persons looking to increase resume skills, those curious about working in the hospitality field, and those looking to make more money in the hospitality industry.
Click here to access the Fresh Start Application. We are now accepting applications for Oc
Chadwick House
Chadwick House is supportive off site housing for His Place transitional housing program. Residency at Chadwick House requires recommendation of Resident Manager.
Recovery Groups
AA
AA, or Alcoholics Anonymous, is a 12-step recovery program for addiction to alcohol only. Meetings are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 12:00 p.m., and Sundays at 5:30 p.m at the first classroom in the south wing. AA meetings at Bright Bridge are open to the public.
NA
NA, or Narcotics Anonymous, is a 12-step recovery program for addiction to drugs or alcohol. Meetings are Thursday at 6 and Saturday at 10:30 am. NA meetings at Bright Bridge are open to the public.
Centering Prayer
A time of stillness and prayer that focuses on breathing. Wednesdays, from 5:30-6:30 pm. in the Grace Room.
Faith In Recovery
Faith in Recovery is a class offering faith-based coping skills for recovery. Saturdays, 10-11 am.
The Most Excellent Way
The Most Excellent Way is a Christ-centered drug and alcohol recovery program that meets Saturdays from 6:30-7:30pm in the dining hall. The Most Excellent Way meetings are open to the public.
Testimonials
“If you ever want to see God working miracles, stop by and visit us.”
Earn a Bike Program
Our Earn a Bike Program offers the ability for participants to volunteer 20 hours to earn a bicycle. This program is open to all.
Mail Service
Bright Bridge Ministries offers a safe place for homeless individuals to receive their mail. Mail may be picked up Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.