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Finding A Family
You Helped Frank Find a Family at Bridge Street Mission
Frank finally found the family he had longed for; as a cherished child or God and brother to many at Bridge Street Mission.
Learn more about how Frank and others have found the dignity they deserve, positive community and life transformation in our Spring Newsletter and 2024 Annual Report.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead: Restoring Dignity and Restoring Hope in More Lives
Bridge Street Mission is in the process of relocating to and renovating a new facility that will help more people in crisis overcome addiction and homelessness.
Learn more about this ministry improvement and expansion and our On Track Campaign in our Fall 2024 Newsletter.
Support, Accountability & Skills: The Tools Men Need for Recovery & Reentry!
Support, Accountability & Skills: The Tools Men Need for Recovery & Reentry!
After spending 11 critical years of his life behind bars, Daniel was ill-equipped to re-enter society, and he had no one to help him. Daniel needed to find a place where he could live sober and build a new life. God led him to Bridge Street Mission.
In this newsletter, you will read about Daniel’s journey and the people who are on that journey with him.
A Story Worth Telling
“Brock has a story worth telling!”
When Brock first came to us, his drug usage had robbed him of even the ability to write one sentence! Because of this disability, he needed extra help and tutoring to complete his relapse prevention workbook.
But Brock has experienced a transformation. Not only has he completed his workbook and graduated from our program, he finished writing it himself. Recently, he was able to research, prepare and present an excellent Bible study for the other residents. God has truly transformed him “by the renewing of his mind” (Romans 12:2).
In this newsletter, you will read about Brock’s transformation story as well as more of the best practices for addressing chronic homelessness from Dr. Marbut, Jr.
2023 Annual Report: Stories to Tell!
“Stories to Tell!”
Not only has God used Bridge Street Mission to meet immediate needs, but He has also provided resources to give hurting neighbors life-changing help through His Word, relationships, recovery programming, and more.
In this 2023 Annual Report, you’ll see how the Lord continues to write stories of life transformation throughout our community. You’ll also learn about the current chapter He’s writing through the acquisition of the former Pied Piper Plaza.
2023 Annual Report: Stories to Tell!
Transportation Ministry
“Sometimes the best way to help someone is to just give them a ride.”
What do you do when you do not have a vehicle or even a driver’s license and the best job for you a) is not within walking distance, b) is inaccessible by public transportation, or c) requires you to drive? Fortunately, at Bridge Street Mission’s Sober Living Center, our residents have access for rides for up to six months as the re-enter the workforce.
Please read our 2023 Fall newsletter to learn more.
More Than Just Food
“Bridge Street Mission’s Outreach Center is much more than a soup kitchen. ”
The ministry of Bridge Street Mission began with summer Grill Outs for the homeless community and has expanded in our Outreach Center where meals and relationships continue to offer practical help, spiritual encouragement and ultimately point people toward transformation.
Please read our 2023 Summer newsletter to learn more.
Community Makes a Difference
“Hurting people find community at Bridge Street Mission, and the broader community of Wausau — including you — make it possible!.”
We are finding that the guests who come to our Outreach Center are usually looking for more than food. For many of them, this is the only positive “social interaction” they have that day…or perhaps, that week in many cases. We are convinced that our Sober Living Center residents would not be as successful in their recovery without the support of the other men around them. The Holy Spirit among them, working through our staff and volunteers, transforms lives for eternity.
Please read our 2022 annual report and Spring newsletter to learn more.
Preparing Men for Work
“At Bridge Street Mission, we offer several vocational tracks to help each man take ownership of his own recovery.”
When a resident in our Sober Living Center enters the transformational phase of our program, we offer him a scholarship for up to eight months. He will fully engage in our comprehensive curriculum and schedule, taking classes, receiving individual counseling and entering one of our vocational tracks. In our November newsletter, you will learn about how our vocational tracks are equipping men to return to work.
Please plan to join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to celebrate the next set of men who will be graduationg and returning to work.
From Despair to Celebration!
“Addiction is giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is giving up one thing for everything.”
God is transforming and healing lives at Bridge Street Mission. Sometimes in happens quickly, like in Kevin’s story (link below). For others, it a a long hard road with many ups and downs. In either case, its is a miracle from God and a reason to celebrate. In our July newsletter, you will read about the miraculous change that has taken place in Kevin’s life, see our first 4 graduates as well as learn more about Celebrate Recovery, our addiction support group curriculum. Each day at Bridge Street Mission, we celebrate the progress men are making in recovery. Join us in this celebration, and thanks for your support of Bridge Street Mission.