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2024 Annual Gratitude Report


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Upcoming Events:

  • Invitation to join the annual Matching Funds Campaign - donate today!

  • The Bridge “Worklight” Lunch

  • We Pray Monterey

  • 2nd Annual Carrot Cake Fundraiser

  • 19th Annual Bridge Dinner

May & June Highlights:

  1. BRC Tractor Donation

  2. Habitat for Humanity Visit

  3. Happy Birthday Lori Barnett

  4. BRC Neighborhood Meeting

  5. Coastal Roots Check Presentation

  6. Dr. Hal Bradley Visit

  7. Robert Baird Appreciation Day

  8. Monster Jam Event

  9. Bridge Pork Donation

  10. Lauren’s Last Day Lunch

  11. Mike’s Surprise Birthday Cake

  12. Contractor Appreciation Lunch BRC Ribbon Cutting

June E-Newsletter

June E-Newsletter sent 6/24/25


Newsletter Articles

Bridge News:

  • Bridge Move In Days

  • BRC Community Work Day

  • Carol’s Kitchen Prayer & Campus Tour

  • Corral de Tierra Bridge Benefit Dinner

  • Bridge Board Luncheon & BRC Tour

  • Monterey Bay Pastors Prayer Event & Lunch

  • Salinas Rotary Club Benefit

  • Compass Church Pacesetters Luncheon

  • Pebble Beach Bridge Benefit Dinner

  • Pat Davies Retirement

  • Salinas Valley National Day of Prayer

Announcements:

  1. Invitation to join the annual Matching Funds Campaign - donate today!

  2. BRC Ribbon Cutting

  3. BRC Gratitude & Needs List

May E-Newsletter

May E-Newsletter sent 5/9/25


Newsletter Articles

Bridge News:

  • Monterey County Jail Job Fair Success

Save the Date:

  • Bridge Campus Work Day

  • Carol’s Kitchen Prayer & Lunch

  • Corral de Tierra Bridge Benefit Dinner

  • Compass Church PACEsetters Luncheon Event

  • Ribbon Cutting for BRC

April E-Newsletter

April E-Newsletter sent 4/1/25


Newsletter Articles

Bridge News:

  • Bridge Recovery Campus - Key Ceremony & Blessing

  • Bridge Recovery Campus Estate Sale Planned March 14-16

  • 2025 Bridge Drive-Thru Tri-Tip Fundraiser Success

  • Bridge Missions Visit: FFF Church Prunedale

Save the Date:

  • 5-20-25 Monterey Peninsula Chamber Ribbon Cutting for the BRC

  • New Bridge Videos

March E-Newsletter

March E-Newsletter sent 3/11/25


Newsletter Articles

Bridge News:

  • 2025 Addiction Summit Success

  • A Very Sweet Bridge Valentine’s Day Event

  • Mike Casey Honored by Sheriff Tine Nieto

You Are Invited:

  • Bridge Takeout Tri-Tip Dinner Fundraiser Feb. 22nd

  • New Bridge Recovery Campus Lunchtime Blessing Friday, February 28th, 12-1pm

  • Donate Your Car to The Bridge

  • Upcoming Events

    • June - Donor/Volunteer Appreciation Event

    • September 26 - Annual Bridge Dinner Fundraiser & Resident Graduation

February E-Newsletter

February E-Newsletter sent 2/17/25


Newsletter Articles

Bridge News:

  • Monterey Bay Addiction Summit January 23, 2025 10am - 2pm

  • Regeneration Recovery Night Turns 20 Years Old!!!

  • You're Invited: Valentines Chocolate Cake & Roses 2-13-24

Save The Date

  • The Bridge 2025 "Drive Thru" Tri-Tip Dinner Fundraiser 2-22-25

  • Bridge Recovery Campus Tour Thursday, January 23rd, 2:30PM

January E-Newsletter

January E-Newsletter sent 1/21/25


Newsletter Articles

Bridge News:

  • Bridge November GEO Outreach Event

  • Proposed Flagship Campus Tour Success

  • Bridge Refuge Church Event 11-10-24

Save The Date

  • REGENERATION AT CALVARY MONTEREY TURNS 20!

  • THE BRIDGE CATERING MENU

  • Addiction Summit - Thursday, January 23rd

  • Tri-Tip Fundraiser -

  • Valentine's Chocolate Cake & Roses Fundraiser - February 13th & 14th

Support The Bridge Restoration Ministry by Making a Donation

December E-Newsletter

December E-Newsletter sent 12/10/24


Newsletter Articles

You’re Invited:

  • Refuge Church Bridge Luncheon

  • Flagship Campus Tour

October Key Moments:

  • Flagship Campus Tour 10-28-24

  • David Drew Bridge Dinner 10-19-24

  • Catholic Charities Visit 10-24-24

  • Second Chance Halloween Costume Contest & Pumpkin Photo winners 10-26-24

  • Trinity Christian School Chapel 10-30-24

  • 2024 Bridge Annual Banquet Video is LIVE

October E-Newsletter

October E-Newsletter sent 11/4/24


Newsletter Articles

  • Annual Dinner Success - September 27th

  • Special 4 Course Bridge Flagship Campus Dinner

  • County Jail Event Success - September 12th

  • Sal's Culinary Final Sept. 11th

  • Compass Church Bridge Luncheon Sept. 8th

  • Jimmy Panetta Visit Aug. 27th

  • Bridge Merrill Farms Tour - August 22

  • Flagship Campus Capital Campaign

September E-Newsletter

September E-Newsletter sent 10/9/24


Newsletter Articles

  • Never Give Up - The Bridge Annual Dinner & Graduation 2024

  • Compass Church Monterey County Bridge Luncheon

  • 2024 Bridge Carrot Cake Fundraiser Success!!!

  • The Bridge Visits the Santa Lucia Rotary Club

  • Join Second Chance Thrift Store on August 24th!

  • The Bridge & Greater Victory Temple Luncheon

  • Special "Bridge Flagship Campus" Dinner

  • Vehicle Donations Accepted

August 2024 E-Newsletter

The Bridge’s August Key Moments: E-Newsletter from 8/22/24


Newsletter Articles

  • June Matching Funds Campaign Record

  • Flagship Facility Campaign Announced

  • Join Us: Bridge Flagship Campus Team

  • Thank you Wellspring Church!

  • 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan for Sale

  • Happy 50th Mike Lipe - Bridge Fundraiser

  • Carrot Cake Fundraiser

  • 2024 Annual Dinner

  • You're Invited, August 15th

  • Christmas in July (25th-31st)

July 2024 E-Newsletter

The Bridge’s July Key Moments: E-Newsletter from 7/26/24


Newsletter Articles

EVENT RECAP: 2024 Bridge Annual Appreciation Luncheon Success

PROGRAM UPDATE: Meet the New Team Members!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bridge Campus Campaign

RESIDENT TESTIMONY: Corina’s Testimony

CULINARY PROGRAM: Exciting New Alliance: The Bridge Teams Up with Power Plant Cafe

SECOND CHANCE SPOTLIGHT: What It’s Like to Work at Second Chance

SAVE THE DATE: 18th Annual Bridge Dinner Fundraiser - Friday, September 27th

Summer 2024


Newsletter Articles

  • 2024 Appreciation Luncheon Success

  • June: Matching Funds Month

  • Monterey County Jail Partnership Grows

  • Flagship Facility Campaign Announced

  • Resident & Graduate Testimonies

  • Carrot Cake Fundraiser

  • Vehicle Donation Success

  • New Offices

  • Save The Date: 2024 Annual Dinner

June 2023 E-Newsletter

The Bridge’s June Key Moments: E-Newsletter from 6/13/24


Newsletter Articles

RESIDENT TESTIMONY: Q’s Testimony

PROGRAM UPDATE: Making A Difference

EVENT RECAP: 2023 Annual Dinner

SECOND CHANCE SPOTLIGHT: This Year at Second Chance

CULINARY PROGRAM: Culinary Adaptability

PARTNER WITH US: Create a Legacy with Your Giving

Winter 2023


Newsletter Articles

RESIDENT TESTIMONY: Steve - God is the only place to escape

PROGRAM UPDATE: Partnership with Monterey County Jail

SECOND CHANCE SPOTLIGHT: Stores with Hope

CULINARY PROGRAM: James' Culinary Final

PARTNER WITH US: Create a Legacy with Your Giving

UPCOMING EVENT: Save the Date for the Annual Bridge Fundraiser - Friday, Sept 22nd

Summer 2023


Spring 2023

Newsletter Articles

RESIDENT TESTIMONY: Rhonda - God has delivered me

PROGRAM UPDATE: Food, Fellowship & Fun

SECOND CHANCE SPOTLIGHT: Your donations make a difference

CULINARY PROGRAM: Online Curriculum

LEGACY GIVING: You Can Help


Newsletter Articles

RESIDENT TESTIMONY: Christian’s Testimony & Culinary Final Experience

PROGRAM UPDATE: Partnership with the Pacific Grove Adult School

ANNUAL DINNER RECAP: Banquet

SECOND CHANCE SPOTLIGHT: What’s Happening at Second Chance?

LEGACY GIVING: You Can Help

Winter 2022


Newsletter Articles

PROGRAM UPDATE: Gleaning From Homeboy Industries

SECOND CHANCE SPOTLIGHT: Pacific Grove Good Old Days Festival

RESIDENT TESTIMONY: A Hopeful Future

CULINARY PROGRAM: The Bridge Culinary Program

Summer 2022


Spring 2022

Newsletter Articles

PROGRAM UPDATE: Equipping and Sending Off

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Mentoring at Work

RESIDENT TESTIMONY: Finding the Way Out

CULINARY PROGRAM: Learning Much More Than Culinary Skills


I want to thank all of you who participated in our recent Capital Campaign. Ephesians 3:20 says, “our God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all we ask or think”. And in the case of the Capital Campaign, He certainly has. I am thrilled to report[…]


We’ve all been so affected by Covid-19, but it has affected some people that many don’t think about – those in the Monterey County Jail. Many people come into The Bridge because […]


The pre-corona virus and opioid crisis have been a big national news story because there’s about 30% increase of people relapsing. Our standpoint at The Bridge is […]


I’m seeing Christianity in action that has really hit me and has powerfully affected our Bridge residents during the Covid-19 lockdown. A chapter in my book, Comfortably Numb, talks about […]


One of my favorite Scriptures is Matthew 28:19 that basically says, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations,” and that’s the season where […]


Some things happen by chance. This one didn’t. Pastor Rob Rainey, senior pastor of Calvary Napa, and his wife, Jessica, hoped to start […]


As you may know about me by now, growing up, my life was completely dysfunctional. There was nothing “normal” during my high school years. But despite all the chaos around me […]


The 12th annual Bridge banquet is just around the corner, and I look forward to seeing you on October 19th at Calvary Monterey to celebrate all of the successes that are made possible because of […]


Looking ahead to 2018, I’d like to first look back to the promise God gave me some 18 years ago in Joel 2:25, “The Lord will restore the years that the locusts have eaten.”. In November 1999 following […]


We all meet people in everyday life, some good some not so good. Some will have a negative influence and some will have a positive influence on our life. Then [...]


Something I learned early on in my recovery was that for 40 years I thought only of myself. I was the center of my own universe, but by the grace […]


Describing how a program works is best explained by hearing from the people who founded it and have seen lives thoroughly changed. So to learn about the Vocational Training Program […]


It’s a blessing to see the progress The Bridge made in 2015 and to look towards more growth in 2016. Not only will we reach our 10th year in November […]


Mike’s “Regeneration Show” can now be hear on KKMC on 880 AM dial. The show is aired at 11 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays and again late Saturday night. Mike […]


Eight years ago, Michele and I stepped out in faith and, with the help of many others, launched The Bridge Restoration Ministry [...]


Why do we ride? The answer is easy: because we care for the men of the Bridge. It is that common care that inspires us to take action and become part of […]


The year 2013 saw momentous changes for the Bridge. This House of Hope previously had 15 men, but became city approved for 22 men and has been at capacity ever […]


It’s our first step on the Walk of Hope! We’ve completed our first order of 25 bricks for the Walk of Hope – will you be in our next one? […]


Mike and Michele Casey received the ‘Volunteers of the Year’ award for Pacific Grove in May of this year. An evening of […]


The second annual dinner auction fundraiser to help support The Bridge Restoration Ministry took place […]


In Psalm 119, we read, “ How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed to your word.” (Psalm 119:9). We believe that by […]


We are very pleased and give thanks to God for the fruit that the Bridge Restoration Ministry is bearing in the lives of men that have been […]