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About Bridge Disability Ministries!
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Our
Mission
"Because Bridge Disability
Ministries honors the God-given dignity and giftedness of
persons with disabilities, we build relationships to alleviate
isolation and enrich our churches and community."
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We’d
like to meet you and walk alongside you to discover new opportunities
for living a full and inclusive life, spiritually, emotionally,
and physically in your community…Come visit our Events
site for the calendar of scheduled gatherings and activities! OR
visit our Volunteer
site for opportunities that are open to all persons and encourage
the sharing of all abilities in our work.
Motivation
Behind Our Mission:
We have learned that often the most painful thing for people living
with disabilities is the exclusion and isolation
they experience – often we hear them say that is far more
challenging than the disability itself. Their is a growing need
(one in five persons live with long term disabilities according
to a 2000 US Census), to address individual and family needs and
recognize economic issues associated with cutbacks in government
services. The majority of those we serve are of limited
or low income. We do not charge for Chaplaincy service, mobility
equipment or event participation and do not receive State or Federal
funds.
MEETNG
THE NEEDS….What Bridge Disability Ministries does:
To assist people living with physical and/or developmental disabilities,
their family or care givers, services may include:
• Spiritual
Care - Our experienced Chaplains with a heart for disability
concerns, provide individual care through home visits, development
and cultivation of community connections and programs like Circle
of Friends that facilitate spiritual companionship
and supportive relationships that help bring about a sense of belonging
and encouragement to realize a persons abilities, hopes and dreams.
• Mobility
Equipment - Through the efforts of a dedicated team
of staff, volunteers, and caring members of the community who donate
items, we are able to provide refurbished mobility medical equipment
at no charge to persons who need it.
• Community Connections
& Events – provide social activities for
opportunities to build friendships, community connections and awareness,
educational resources and materials to leaders, family and care
givers.
Guardianship
Services - Bridge serves as legal guardian for 42 persons,
who have developmental disabilities, little or no support from family,
and limited financial resources.
Bridge is a
501(c)(3) non-profit ministry supported by contributions from individuals,
churches, businesses, grantors, service groups, and special fund-raisers.
Please consider
including Bridge in your charitable giving and Donate
today.
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