At Bridges Community Church, the spirit of benevolence has transformed lives, given hope, and brought healing to those in need. Since the pandemic, our benevolence fund has been a lifeline, giving over $150,000 to individuals and families navigating through their darkest moments. This is not just a financial account; it is a testament to our faith in action. 

Together, we can continue to be the hands and feet of Christ, extending love and support to all who need it. With your help, we can ensure that the spirit of benevolence thrives at Bridges and lives to the fullest potential of our mission of bridging relationships to pursue the life adventure of following Jesus together. Let us be the light that shines in the darkness, spreading hope and healing wherever we go.

The Bridges benevolence fund is donated by our congregation to help bridge a gap when unforeseen circumstances happen. The fund is a one-time help to assist in basic necessities.

Eligibility

The first purpose of the Benevolence Fund is to help Bridges Community Church members and regular attendees. You are considered a Bridges member if you have completed your requirements for membership and are registered as a member. You are considered a regular attendee if you have regularly attended Bridges for three to six months, and have filled out a Connect Card or have joined a Life Group.

For Bridges members or regular attendees, the Benevolence Fund can help cover:

• Utilities
• Transportation
• Rent
• Food

We cannot pay credit card bills, fines, storage fees, or attorney fees.

The second purpose of the Benevolence fund is to assist those in our Tri-City community and neighbors (Fremont, Newark, Union City).  We can help assist in covering the following areas

• Transportation
• Utilities 
• Food 

We cannot pay credit card bills, fines, storage fees, or attorney fees.

Watch this video to learn more about how benevolence serves our church family and community.