2021 | February

LOVE WORKS

Greetings! As so many experienced with last week's winter storm, some things in life are beyond our control. But when we can make a difference, we should. Along with the goal of lowering recidivism, Bridges To Life seeks to show offenders the transforming power of God's love and forgiveness.

While BTL volunteers are still unable to enter the prisons due to the coronavirus, the Self-Study version of our program continues to carry out our mission. It takes dedication and focus to complete the many hours of study required for the program in this format, and we are pleased that so many are willing to do so on their own. Over 1,800 men and women graduated from the Self-Study Program last year, and over 6,000 are expected to enroll in Spring 2021. This quote from a 2020 graduate captures the impact that BTL is still having: xxx xxxxx"I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to take your program. There were a few things in my past that I thought I was ‘okay’ with. Turns out that my ‘okay’ was just ignoring issues while allowing them to affect my behavior. Some of the chapters in the book and study guide were difficult, a few brought tears to my eyes. All of them were beneficial."  Please continue to support us with your donations and prayers. As long as there are prisons and prisoners, there will be Bridges To Life. Gratefully, John Sage, Founder & CEO Jim Buffington, COO

THE HEART OF 2020

Even amidst a global pandemic, BTL's devoted staff and volunteers were still able to have significant impact in 2020: 2,978 participants graduated from the program in 104 facilities 694 volunteers contributed their time (159 new in 2020) 24,835 volunteer hours were donated, valued at $675,512  Since inception, 55,579 men and women have graduated from the BTL program, conducted in 183 facilities and assisted by 3,150 volunteers. You can read more about what BTL accomplished last year in our 2020 Annual Report.

CURBSIDE GIVING

Bridges To Life takes curbside delivery to a whole new level! BTL volunteer Pete Quaid (right, with Unit Chaplain Rusty Shreves) assisted BTL Outreach Manager Joel Lightfoot in dropping off 600 donated hygiene kits to the C. Moore Unit in Bonham this month. With a second shipment on the way, all 1,100 inmates will be supplied with hygiene kits by Easter!

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