Third Annual Fundraiser and Dinner

"Trees, Sunlight, Mist, Cooke's Meadow, YoSemite Valley", by Jeff Nixon

The Third Annual Fundraiser and Dinner for the Bridge, held at the wonderfully revamped Calvary Chapel of the Monterey Bay, was a complete and overwhelming success! Approximately 300 guests filed into the Main Sanctuary, which was remodeled to serve as a fantastic dining room. There was such an abundance of help from so many volunteers that it appeared to be a flawless evening. And, to top off the whole event, it was just revealed that after expenses the Bridge netted $30,000 from all the events taking place!!

Wow, what an incredible night!

Here's an example of some of the fun taking place, with speakers, music, and fellowship...

Mike Casey speaking to the crowd...

Jody singing to the crowd.....





Just a few of the Special Guests....











Great Fellowship, and raffle prizes, too!!

All color photographs reproduced courtesy of Tom McCartney... all rights reserved :-)

Thank you all so much for helping us out!!!

Many, many Blessings....

Toothbrush????

Ok so you might ask what is up with the toothbrush? That's what I was wondering as well. Speaking as the "lady" of the house I never know what unexpected things I will experience.
This was a recent unexpected funny discovery............ This picture is our kitchen window.......... Yes, this is a toothbush hanging from the window on the outside. Doesn't everyone have a toothbrush hanging in their kitchen windows from a fish hook? Oh wait, maybe that's only at The Bridge. The Bridge comes with many challenges, as well as many funny blessings. The toothbrush hanging in the window is one of those funny blessings.

PG Triathlon

We had the best time serving water and other goodies at the PG Triathlon. Thanks to everyone who came out to help! We served many thirsty athletes and had a blast!!!!

Out for a walk......

The last two Tuesday nights we've had a fun time walking down to Baskin Robbins and getting ice-cream on dollar scoop night. I'm sure it's a funny site to see a big group of people walking down Lighthouse. People probably wonder, who are those people and where are they all going.?.?.?.?.

We are happy to report that we had a guy return last night who has been away taking care of some business. He's been gone for almost a year and we are blessed to have him return. What a blessing that there is a place for him to return to to get his life on track. In addition to his return we've had two new residents in the past two weeks making a total of three new residents. We are grateful for all the prayers and support it takes to make The Bridge a reality. These men are grateful to be here. Thank you to everyone who supports The Bridge in some way. You are helping to provide a setting where mens lives can change. Praise the Lord!

Gilroy PACT Meeting

Visit to The Well

Friday, Mike, Mike, Dave and Paul went up to The Well for a visit. One decided to have an extended stay.... The Well is a fantastic program that The Bridge is modeled after. The Well has several 'Business Ministries' outside of their recovery home. They have a new Lightening Lube oil change station where Mike P got his oil changed. They also have an auto repair shop, auto detailing, auto dealership, restaurant and print shop. There are a lot of things that we are still learning, but the encouraging thing is that both facilities offer help to hurting men trying to rebuild their lives.

Chamber of Commerce Mixer

The Chamber of Commerce of the City of Pacific Grove held their Mixer at the Bridge this evening, and the turnout was quite impressive. We hosted a fine group of local dignitaries, and various members from our Board of Directors, and , of course, the guys from the Bridge. A good time was had by all!

Moe Ammar gives a very kind word of praise and thanks, and of course Pastor Mike gave the interested visitors an explanation of the mission of the Bridge.