View From
The Bridge
A Pelican Landing-based charity assisting neighbors in need when there is nowhere else to turn
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Mission Moment
After years in an abusive marriage, 34-year-old Alicia sought help from ACT Women's Shelter, a Bridge Fund social services partner. With counseling, Alicia decided to leave home with Coco, her preschool daughter. Alicia’s mom took them in and watched her granddaughter while Alicia worked as many hours as possible at a nearby restaurant. Unfortunately, grandma’s partner was diagnosed with a serious illness, and she just didn’t have the time or energy needed to care for a sick man and a small child.
It was time for mom and daughter to find a place of their own. Alicia was quickly able to locate an affordable apartment but unfortunately, she hadn’t had time to save enough for the lease and utility deposits. On Alicia’s behalf, ACT asked The Bridge Fund for help, and we said “yes.” Months later, Alicia continues to provide a stable and happy home for Coco.
When the need was there, so was The Bridge Fund!
Note:
Actual names and picture were changed.
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From the Leadership
Welcome to The Bridge Fund’s (TBF) inaugural
View From The Bridge
newsletter. Our desire is to keep you informed about TBF's continued successes in fulfilling our mission by assisting those in need in greater Bonita Springs/Estero and other adjacent areas.
We are now in our seventh year of reaching people whose options are limited, exhausted, or non-existent and have nowhere else to turn. During our seven years, we have learned much about why TBF is so important to so many people: families, single moms with kids, students, and other individuals struggling to meet their basic needs. TBF is making a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives, and we know we can only do this with your strong support. We hope this and future newsletters will explain how and why.
Together and in common purpose,
Mike Beebe
President, The Bridge Fund
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Impact of our Pelican Landing-based Charity
Type of Help Provided
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98% of all donations is available to meet community needs.
Over 900 families were positively impacted because of your support. TBF has provided bedding, shelter, medical, hurricane relief, education, and other assistance--
neighbors helping neighbors.
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Thanks a Million
Recently The Bridge Fund achieved a most gratifying milestone in our seven year history -- over $1,000,000 of support has now been distributed to help thousands of kids and families in our local communities needing a helping hand!
"Thanks a Million"
to the over 400 Bridge Fund Supporters who have generously donated to TBF's mission of
Neighbors helping Neighbors in Need.
Without your continued support, TBF could not do its good work.
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Upcoming Events
2020
Please Join Us!
Classical Music Program
January 12
Pelican Landing Community Weekend
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golf challenge, tennis, fun run, pickleball, and more!
Celebrating The Bridge Fund with our community amenities
March weekend(s)
Annual Bridge Fund Celebration
April 7
And some individual neighborhood social gatherings
Save the Dates
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More to Follow
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The Bridge Fund
A Pelican Landing-based charity
assisting neighbors in need when there is nowhere else to turn
A 501(c) (3) charitable organization
Board Members:
Mike Beebe, President;
Jim Herald, Vice President;
Beverly Haas, Vice President;
Ann Soper, Secretary and Treasurer
Tom Crowley, Aileen Kevane, Bob Taylor, Noreen Thomas, and Jay Trucks
Contact us at:
neighbors@thebridge-fund.org
The Bridge Fund
23530 Peppermill Ct.
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
https://www.thebridge-fund.org
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