A Message From Our Executive Director
Dear faithful friends and supporters,
It is an absolute joy to share with you the year of growth, impact, and transformation that 2024 brought Bridging For Tomorrow. I want to start by saying thank you to each volunteer, generous donor, dedicated partner, and staff member. I am personally grateful and want you to know-- You are making a difference. Your generosity, your time, and your belief in what we do are the reasons we were able to continue responding to growing needs, investing time and resources into neighboring families, and empowering this community to be stronger than ever!
Back in 2023, we were faced with a challenge---our programs were growing, and families were engaged, but our space was simply not enough. 2024 brought the blessing of a 1,600 square foot expansion, allowing community participation in our programs to increase by 42%.
Our learning space wasn’t the only resource that grew last year. We also experienced record-breaking generosity at our annual gala and throughout the year that allowed us to continue dreaming of bigger and better ways to use the space and expand our reach.
Your financial generosity and dedication to volunteering made it possible for us to serve more families than ever, offering youth programs to 135 students and increasing the educational opportunities for 130 adults. It helped provide 738 pairs of brand-new shoes to local students and brought holiday joy to families through 634 Christmas gifts at our Santa Shop. It also enabled us to put nutritious food in the hands of hungry families across 90 zip codes – over 800,000 pounds of it!
None of this would be possible without the unwavering support from people like you. Every dollar, every hour, every encouraging word, it all adds up. As you review our 2024 Annual Report, we hope you see the impact you have made, allowing us to expand to new heights. We look forward to working alongside you, as we continue to transform, empower, and bridge the gaps between adversity and opportunity.
From all of us at BFT, thank you!
2024 BFT BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Tom Hargrove, Brian McGown, Shane Herzog, Maria Belusar, Jen Burton, & Jeremy Davis
Expanding to New Heights
In 2023, we saw many of our dreams come to life as our programs grew. As more neighbors joined us, we quickly realized we didn’t have enough space to welcome everyone. So we started imagining fresh ways to meet more needs, walk alongside more community members, and continue building a stronger community together.
2024 brought a major milestone: an additional 1,600 square feet of space! This expansion has opened doors for more educational programming, community events, and so much more. Take a look at some of our favorite moments and milestones!
TO LOCAL NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY
Fighting Food Insecurity
300 EMERGENCY CURBSIDE CLIENTS SERVED MONTHLY
256 SENIOR CITIZENS UTILIZED OUR SENIOR BOX PROGRAM IN 2024
MORE THAN 800K POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED
33 SATURDAY MOBILE PANTRIES SERVED ABOUT 700 FAMILIES EVERY MONTH
119 PANTRY CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC INITIATIVES
I like shopping in-person because I can choose what I need and the staff is very friendly!
Veronica S. BFT Pantry Shopper
A Year of Volunteering
113 YOUTH PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS TOTAL HOURS INVESTED OVER 4,500
276 FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS
-Kristina B. BFT Parent
Y ’all are so supportive, you do so much! I appreciate the tutoring & the time you instill into my daughter!
2024 Financials
REVENUE $1,420,000
**$762,080 is an in kind donation from Faithbridge for salaries, wages, benefits and payroll taxes.
*We received and distributed 700,319 lbs. of in kind food donations from the Houston Food Bank in 2024. The value of this food is $1,351,616.00 and has been excluded for presentation purposes.
Access our 990s and independently audited financial statements at https://www.bridgingfortomorrow.org/give PROGRAM
OVER 700 SHOES DONATED TO BFT STUDENTS & LOCAL SCHOOLS
WE INVESTED IN 94 FAMILIES THROUGH BFT PROGRAMS & EVENTS
170 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED OUR END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION OF PROGRESS
101 INDIVIDUALS MADE MEMORIES AT OFF-SITE EXPERIENCES OFFERED
OVER 625 GIFTS GIVEN THROUGH OUR ANNUAL SANTA SHOP
395 NEW BOOKS GIFTED TO KIDS AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Brighter Futures For Adults
130 ADULTS SERVED THROUGH OUR 2024 ADULT PROGRAMS
223 HOURS OF ENGLISH INSTRUCTION TAUGHT TO 46 DEDICATED ADULTS
-Auralit B. ESL Student
16 WORKSHOPS OFFERED AS ENRICHMENT FOR NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, ETC.
Things are getting easier and I am feeling more comfortable. I understand English better and I am now able to help my classmates!
Supporting Students in 2024
2000+ HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED TO STUDENTS
135 TOTAL STUDENTS WERE EMPOWERED THROUGH OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS
52 ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN GAINED CONFIDENCE IN WEEKLY READING CLUBS
56 TEENS EQUIPPED SOCIALLY & EMOTIONALLY IN OUR THRIVE TEENS GROUP
-Damian T. BFT Student
BFT is a safe place where you learn new things & interact with new people.
ALDINE ISD
ARCH-CON
ARC/RIOT CREATIVE
ASEI ENGINEERING
AXIS BUILDERS
BANK OF AMERICA
BARTHOLOMEW & CO.
BELLA RINOVA SALON
CAMP GARY FUND
CHEVRON
CHICK-FIL-A
COMCAST
CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICES
D2 INTEGRITY LLC
DECASA TORTILLAS
DELTA T EQUIPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (GREENSPOINT)
DEUTERONOMY 15:11
EAGLE SCOUTS
EXXON MOBILE FOUNDATION
FAITHBRIDGE CHURCH
HERD DISPUTE RESOLUTION
HEWLETT PACKARD
HIGHLAND PRESCHOOL
HOUSTON FOOD BANK
HOUSTON NW FILIPINOAMERICAN COMMUNITY
JOHN WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
KINSMEN LUTHERAN CHURCH
KLEIN ISD
KROGER
LEE & ASSOCIATES
LONE STAR COLLEGE
LONE STAR TRANSPORT
MACY’S WILLOWBROOK
MARTIN DEUSTCH- STATE FARM INSURANCE
NCL CYPRESS CREEK
NCL WILDFLOWERS
NEW DESTINY PRAISE AND WORSHIP CENTER
NO CHILD HUNGRY
ONE HOPE FOUNDATION
PLAINS TRANSPORTATION (TYSON)
PAUL DUNPHY, INSPERITY
PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM
PROVIDENCE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
RAISING CANES
ROCK SPORTS & SPINE THERAPY
SHELL OIL COMPANY
STARBUCKS FOUNDATION
SPRING WOODLANDS MINISTRY
SYSCO
TC ENERGY
TEXAS A&M LEVEL UP
THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD
TLU NURSING STUDENTS
TWIN EAGLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HEALTH-RCMI
WALMART
WAYNE ENTERPRISES, INC
WILLIAMS
WUNDERLICH FARMS
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REPUBLIC SERVICES Provides 120 books for students in our Reading Club
