The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

"Check out our new video created by the talented @markrbirnbaum ! ?? This heartwarming film gives you a glimpse into the incredible services we offer our guests at The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center. Discover how we're making a real difference in the lives of our homeless community. Watch, share, and be a part of our mission. Your support, whether through donations or sharing, helps us continue providing essential resources and support to those in need. Thank you, Mark Birnbaum, for capturing the essence of our work and helping us spread our message. Let's come together to make a positive impact! https://lnkd.in/gEsGHmuc

Be a Part of Something Beautiful: Mural Project at The Bridge! Calling all artists and creative minds! The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center is embarking on a special project to beautify our shelter and create a more inspiring space for our Guests. We're inviting you to be a part of this meaningful initiative by volunteering your artistic talents to create one of four murals. What We're Looking For: Uplifting Murals: We envision artwork that conveys a message of hope, resilience, and the journey towards a brighter future. Four Unique Themes: Each mural can explore a different aspect of homeless recovery, such as community, strength, transformation, or new beginnings. Passionate Artists: We welcome artists of all experience levels, as long as you bring your dedication and creativity to the project. By participating, you'll be helping: Create a more positive and uplifting environment for our residents on their path to recovery. Showcase your artistic talents and contribute to the community. Be a part of a project that fosters hope and inspiration. Interested in Joining Us? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact Sandra Akins, Marketing & Communications Manager, at [email protected] to learn more and discuss your mural concept. Together, let's paint a brighter future for our community! The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center #BridgeMurals #HomelessRecovery #BeTheChange

?? We are just a few hours away from reaching our goal of $175,000! ?? We know that our Guests can overcome homelessness and become success stories. With your support, they can secure jobs and find their forever homes. For many, the only support they have comes from caring individuals like you. Together, we can make homelessness rare and non-recurring. This North Texas Giving Day, we need you more than ever! ?? You can donate today! Click here to help: https://lnkd.in/gTr2k75c

In this powerful episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of @OurCalling, sits down with Dr. David Woody, President & CEO of The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center. Together, they dive deep into how The Bridge has transformed through challenging times, especially post-pandemic. ??? Tune in to hear about: ?? The role of The Bridge as a low barrier shelter providing life-changing services ?? The urgent need to expand capacity ?? High success rates of housed guests ?? Collaboration with faith-based organizations to strengthen our community ???? This conversation sheds light on the challenges and solutions to homelessness, as well as the critical need for more shelters and housing solutions. ?? Don't miss it—your support matters more than ever! ?? #HomelessRecovery #TheBridgeDallas #OurCalling #HomelessSupport #FaithInAction #CommunityCollaboration #EndHomelessness #HousingSolutions #HopeAndHelp #DallasNonprofits https://lnkd.in/gA3W83ZE

Dr. Woody observed, "The opportunity The Bridge is enjoying by adding a layer to our existing partnership with Ben E. Keith Beverages Company is exciting! Working closely with their leadership to communicate what recovery from homelessness looks like is so important. Discussing how the nonprofit and corporate relationship can be powerful in giving back to the community and impacting visible homelessness across the metroplex is truly inspirational." Watch our interview: https://lnkd.in/gM9quAHh To donate to our organization: https://lnkd.in/gKZVvvuA #CommunityImpact #CorporatePartnership #HomelessRecovery #Inspiration #GivingBack #TheBridgeRecovery #BenEKeith #DallasStrong #EndHomelessness #TheBridgeRecovery #Resilience #CommunitySupport #DonateToday #TheBridgeHRC #SuperstarTeam #Gratitude #MakingADifference #Collaboration #Empowerment

? Successful Lunch and Learn Event at The Bridge! ? We’re thrilled to share that we recently hosted a successful Lunch and Learn event on the third floor of The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center! We were honored to have esteemed organizations like S.T.A.C Court 283rd District, Nexus, and @bridgebuilders , join us. Our President and CEO, Dr. Woody, led an incredible presentation alongside our dedicated Bridge staff. The interactive session sparked thought-provoking questions and meaningful conversations, all aimed at finding collaborative solutions for homelessness. Participants were also given a tour of our facilities, where they saw firsthand the clean, peaceful, and welcoming environment we provide for our Guests—challenging the common perceptions of what a homeless shelter looks like. It’s our hope that everyone who attends our Lunch and Learn events leaves with a deeper understanding of who we are and the vital role we play in society. Most importantly, we aim to demonstrate that people can and do recover from homelessness, and we’re here to provide the tools for that journey. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this impactful event! #TheBridge #HomelessRecovery #LunchAndLearn #CommunitySupport #Collaboration #Hope

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center participated in the DFW Airport Inclusion Summit on Thursday, July 18, 2024 ?? Generous contributions of 115 items ?? The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center participated in the DFW Airport Inclusion Summit on Thursday, July 18, 2024. We were honored to have our President & CEO, Dr. David Woody; Marketing and Communications Manager, Sandra Akins Akins; Community Engagement Manager, Katerah Jefferson; and Development Associate, Robert Perritt, represent us. The Summit participants were incredibly inspiring. They stopped by our table to learn about homelessness in Dallas, the work we do at The Bridge, and how they can support our mission to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. A special thanks to Kim Wiemuth, Director of Client Relations at GTMS, Rossetta, Matt, and Drew for their unwavering support. Their generous contributions of 115 items, including bath towels, water bottles, socks, underwear, and body wash, are already making a significant impact, especially in this heat. We invite you to visit our Bridge Travel Essentials store at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Airport, Gate A8. These partnerships enable us to make a difference, achieve our goals, and fulfill our mission. This is a successful social entrepreneurship model in action. #InclusionSummit #HomelessRecovery #SocialEntrepreneurship #DFWAirport #CommunitySupport #EndHomelessness

?? At our shelter, we are proud to be the only facility in Dallas that offers a dedicated kennel for the pets of our Guests. ???? This unique service helps eliminate barriers for our Guests, allowing them to feel welcome and secure knowing their beloved pets are cared for. And this is one of the stories of healthy and happy dogs at our shelter. Lucy has been battling arthritis in her back, causing her constant pain. But thanks to the incredible support from our sponsor, Dallas Pets Alive, and our dedicated vet partner, Mazie’s Mission, Lucy received the care she desperately needed. With the right medication and treatment, Lucy is now pain-free and back to her cheerful, playful self! We are beyond grateful to our sponsors for making this transformation possible. Join us in celebrating Lucy’s journey to recovery and the amazing work our partners do to help animals in need. ?? Donate to our Kennel https://lnkd.in/gFY3nJQm #DallasPetsAlive #MaziesMission #HappyTails #RescueDog #ChihuahuaLove #DallasShelter #PetFriendly #CommunitySupport

Independence Day 2024 will be here in a matter of hours. The firework “shacks”, their sales, and the setting off of fireworks in my neighborhood has already been making the animals “uncomfortable”! Dr. Debra and I will be very careful with our sparklers this year… I heard an interesting quote this past weekend – “Life’s greatest tragedy is already being where you are going”. I was made to stop and think. Trying to connect those 10 words to The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, and our Guests, was not difficult. Too many Guests with whom we attempt to craft “just enough trust” believe that they are mired in the best of what life may have to offer. And their desperation with managing such a state of mind is what we are “trained up” to manage. Again, that we would aspire to empower adults experiencing homelessness in Dallas with the tools to homeless recovery as they move into sustainable housing expects that we believe we can make the tragic fade away. There is power in relationship… Thursday, across the United States of America, we are offered the opportunity to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, when the United States of America declared its independence from the rule of Great Britain. Consider the vision of not accepting the tragedy of already being where you might wish to be. All this to say, thank you for maintaining a space where change happens. Finally, my best to each of you. My best to your family. Be safe. Happy Independence Day 2024! With enthusiasm… Dr. David Woody III President & CEO, The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center Donate: bridgehrc.org #IndependenceDay2024 #Homeless #Recovery

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful local Starbucks team for their incredible support in our mission of homeless recovery. Their service and nomination of The Bridge for this fantastic opportunity mean the world to us. ??? At The Bridge, we recognize that we can’t do it alone. We deeply appreciate our community partners like The Starbucks Foundation for their unwavering support. ???? As we continue our work to assist those experiencing homelessness, we invite other corporations to join us in making a difference. Your sponsorship or donation can have a significant impact on the lives of many. Together, we can create a stronger, more supportive community. If your organization is interested in partnering with us or learning more about how you can contribute, please reach out. Let’s work together to build a brighter future for everyone. ?? #CommunitySupport #HomelessRecovery #ThankYou #StarbucksFoundation #TogetherWeCan #CorporateSocialResponsibility #MakeADifference