Bright Bridge Ministries is excited to announce the appointment of six new board members to advise in the movement to make a difference in our community.
The mission of Bright Bridge Ministries is to promote the dignity and well-being of the homeless and under-resourced in our community. Since 2007, the ministry has provided food for those struggling with homelessness and food insecurity, now serving meals to over 1,700 men, women, and children each year. The His Place Shelter, which began in 2017, provides housing for approximately 50 men each night. They offer mail service, hygiene products, life skills and recovery group meetings, and other resources for those in need.
Board President Rev. Dr. Mark LaBranche said, “These newest board members will bring their gifts and talents to support and guide our work.”
The six new members to the board of directors include;
Rick Appleyard – Commercial Agent, Beau Box Commercial
John Daniel – Attorney, Beggs & Lane
Reverend Katie Gillett – Associate Rector, Christ Episcopal Church
Jessica Johnson – Program Director of Healthy Schools Escambia, United Way of West Florida
Walker Wilson – Executive Director, Downtown Improvement Board
Jenna Wright – Speech Pathologist, HCA West Florida
We are grateful for the returning members of our Board of Directors: Rev. Dr. Mark LaBranche – Board President, Retired Chancellor, University of Tennessee Southern/Elder, UMC.
Rev. Marcel Davis – Board Vice President, Pastor, Adoration for a New Beginning
Geoff Cook – Board Treasurer, Edwards Building & Design, Inc.
Mykel Robinson – Secretary, President and CPA, Mykel E. Robinson, CPA, PA
Ralph Lockhart – Retired, Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Mike Moser – Financial Advisor, Premier Coast Advisors
Join us in welcoming these local leaders as they help drive the vision behind diminishing the homelessness in our community and expanding the resources available to those in need.
If you are interested in learning more about Bright Bridge Ministry and get involved in their volunteer opportunities, you can visit their website here, or contact Ashlee Brown at ashlee@brightbridgeministries.org.
