Bridge 2 Success

I want to take an opportunity to introduce a new non-profit in our local area which is making a difference in the lives of young people.  Adrieene Johnson, a regular attender of The Vine Church, is the president for a Bridge 2 Success.  Their vision and mission are compelling and it is easy to see why people are getting behind this project.

Vision Statement

To reduce the dropout rate in Hall County and surrounding counties, increase rate of college bound high students, and instill self-confidence for young men and women to be successful in the world today.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide access to educational services, middle school and high school counselors, technology, scholarship research assistance, and  workshops and seminars in money management, etiquette, and studying skills for students and parents, to help a young lady or man be successful in life.

Check out more information online: bridge2successfoundation 

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Upcoming event to support:

1st Annual Serving for Success Tennis Tournament

May 13 – May 15

Spouts Springs Sports Complex (FBHS)

Message From The President

Bridge2Success is hosting our first ever Serving for Success Tennis Tournament. If you remember the movie The Blind Side, about Michael Oher’s life and the challenges he faced, the Tuohy family felt it was their calling to assist someone less fortunate and lift them up to a better place so that he could succeed in life. Bridge2Success Foundation is following their lead, however we are trying to reach all the children in the community. We believe that every child should have an opportunity to be lifted up and put on a path to success. The first way we do this is by providing scholarships to students who need tutoring but are not able to afford it. We can’t do that without you. 

The tennis tournament is one way we can bring the individuals of the community together to socialize, play some tennis and help out our youth.  

Sponsorships opportunities are also available.  I look forward to seeing you all there!

Adrieene Johnson

President & Founder

Nicaragua Mission Trip Info Meeting

On April 11th from 7-8 p.m. in the Kidzu Worship Room at The Vine Church there will be an information meeting regarding an upcoming Mission Trip to Nicaragua.  If you would like to learn more about being apart of this trip or if you would like to know more about the work being done in Nicaragua, please plan to attend.  The trip for this summer is planned for June 25 through July 2nd.

The cost is $225 (this includes food, room and board) plus airfare, which is running $450-$700 roundtrip.  Then $100 for spending but that depends on the person.

We will help you in raising funds for this trip, but you need to come to the meeting, gather information and pray about your decision to join the team.

Here is a link to the organization we are working with in Nicaragua.  Amigos for Christ is a 501©3 non profit founded in 1999. They have grown from a small youth group based mission to one that includes thousands of volunteers who are engineers, doctors, nurses, students, moms, dads, and much more.  Over the past few years The Vine Church has had a number of church members and attendees who have connected with Amigos for Christ and we would like to make everyone aware of this wonderful ministry.

Here is a video which will give you a look at the work and mission of Amigos for Christ.