The Bridge Ministry

07/25/2025

A master electrician taught me how to wire a commercial building.

A master HVAC tech showed me how to handle ductwork.

My painting skills? Next level.

Tile work? Never touched it before—now I could do it with my eyes closed.

A master carpenter taught me trim and crown molding. And that’s just the start.

What’s my hope for the future?�To be a man who gives back to his community.

At The Bridge, it’s not just about second chances—it’s about equipping men to stand tall, provide for their families, and build the kind of life they never thought possible.

And when they’re ready—they give back.�
Because true transformation always multiplies.

👉 Want to help us build more stories like this? Reach out, get involved, and stand with us.

https://bridgeministry.info/support-the-bridge

07/22/2025

Meet Jay James —Assistant Director of The Bridge Ministry in Buckingham, VA.

With a background in radio and a passion for people, Jay brings energy, empathy, and leadership to every corner of The Bridge. He’s been instrumental in helping men enter the program, rebuild their lives, and rediscover their purpose.

Whether he’s communicating with applicants or talking to the community, Jay’s impact is felt far beyond the walls of the ministry.

We’re grateful for his leadership—and the life-changing work happening every day at The Bridge.

07/20/2025

You are not stuck.�
You are not sentenced to your past.�
And you are absolutely not disqualified by your worst chapter.

The beauty of community is that it doesn’t erase your story—it hands you the pen and says, “Let’s keep writing.”

Yes, there may be pain.�
Yes, there may be regret.�
But there is also healing and a future filled with purpose.

You can rewrite your story.�
Not by pretending the past didn’t happen, but by refusing to let it have the final word.

So breathe deep.�
Pick up the pen.
�And start the next chapter—with courage, with hope, and with The Bridge.

https://bridgeministry.info/application

07/18/2025

Here, change runs deeper than a checklist or a classroom.

It’s about building men up from the inside out—restoring dignity, purpose, and the practical skills to live it out every single day.

Because when you change the man, you break the cycle.

👉 Want to be part of this mission? Partner with us and help rewrite stories of addiction into stories of redemption.

https://bridgeministry.info/support-the-bridge

07/16/2025

At The Bridge, we don’t just break old cycles—we build new paths.

When you know better, you can be better.�That’s what real transformation looks like.

👉 If you or someone you love needs a fresh start, let’s talk.

Hope lives here.

07/14/2025

Read that again: 85%. That’s not just a number—it’s a reality for millions of men and their families.

At The Bridge, we believe breaking this cycle starts long before a prison gate. It starts by equipping men to heal, rebuild, and step into a future that doesn’t lead back behind bars.

We don’t just treat addiction, we restore purpose. We don’t just address the crime, we transform the man.

When you invest in second chances, you don’t just change one life. You change communities. Families. Generations.

👉 Join us in rewriting these statistics, one transformed life at a time.

06/26/2025

One more hour left for Giving Day! Between now and noon, your Giving Day donation can help us win an additional $500! Give $5 or more online at https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/The-Bridge-Ministry-1 and you’ll enter us into a Golden Ticket drawing to win extra funds. Every donation gives us an extra chance to win!
Thank you!

The Bridge works in Virginia to transform the lives of troubled men and their families by providing behavioral and mental health services, mentoring, vocational skills, education, and the relationships they need to bridge the gap from addiction to productive community and...

06/25/2025

Between now and 8 p.m., your Giving Day donation can help us win an additional $500! Give $5 or more online at https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/The-Bridge-Ministry-1 and you’ll enter us into a Golden Ticket drawing to win extra funds. Every donation gives us an extra chance to win and reach our fundraising goal!

The Bridge works in Virginia to transform the lives of troubled men and their families by providing behavioral and mental health services, mentoring, vocational skills, education, and the relationships they need to bridge the gap from addiction to productive community and...

06/25/2025

This year, we are participating in the Giving Day! Our goal is to fundraise $3,500 to help individuals receive the behavioral and mental health programming, vocational training, and education they need to live a successful life. Can you help us reach our goal with donation of $5 or more? Give now at this link:

https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/The-Bridge-Ministry-1/

You can also text bridge to 844-844-6844 to give!

As always, thank you for your support! We are truly grateful.

The Bridge works in Virginia to transform the lives of troubled men and their families by providing behavioral and mental health services, mentoring, vocational skills, education, and the relationships they need to bridge the gap from addiction to productive community and...

05/22/2025

We’ve earned our Platinum Seal of Transparency
with Candid! Get updates on our impact through our
https://app.candid.org/profile/7832331/bridge-ministry-inc/?pkId=57e127fa-73bf-422a-a2f7-13db76a0fd7d&isActive=true

05/20/2025

Morning News shares a newsletter written by William Washington, Executive Director of the Bridge Ministry Program and Training Facility addressing the increasing challenges of addiction and mental health issues today and how he and his team have learned a way to overcome them.

Morning News shares a newsletter written by William Washington, Executive Director of the Bridge Ministry Program and Training Facility addressing the increasing challenges of addiction and mental health issues today and how he and his team have learned a way to overcome them.

03/31/2025

A Bridge to Life film will be showing at the Violet Crown Theater in Charlottesville tomorrow night (4/1) at 7:00. You can purchase tickets for the limited remaining seats here:

Post-screening conversation with three of the key organizers of the Bridge Ministry—William Washington (founder and executive director), Jay James (assistant director) and Jay Swett (board member).