pandemic

Since the beginning of this unprecedented health crisis known as Covid-19 that saw so very many of our loved ones, neighbors and friends ripped from us, The Bridge’s dedicated staff and cadre of caring volunteers coordinated a massive food drive that provided over 50,000 meals, food supplies and high quality protective gear to the needy each month.

 

As a result of the efforts of everyone who pitched in and lent a hand, The Bridge has now established a well stocked food pantry for anyone in need. Moreover, such protective gear as face masks, plastic gloves, and hand sanitizer are also being distributed for free.

 

As an organization that serves every person in our community, irrespective of religious affiliation, ethnicity, race or sexual orientation, the Bridge would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to those whose tenacious commitment and unwavering devotion to helping others made this essential food and supplies drive a major success.

 

For over a decade, The Bridge has been coordinating with a panoply of community empowerment groups as well as a vast array of ethnic, religious, cultural and political organizations to provide basic essentials to those suffering in our midst as well as those experiencing tremendous hardships and challenges in other parts of the country.

 

Whether it be helping hurricane survivors in Florida, tornado victims in the Midwest or those enduring the most egregious forms of poverty and homelessness due to societal inequities, the Bridge and its team of remarkably devoted people are on the spot to provide immediate and long term assistance. 

 

“As a community outreach group, our ultimate objective is not only to become a reliable safety net to those whose lives are collapsing before their very eyes, but to become a real family with every single person in our community, “ said Mark Appel, the founder and CEO of The Bridge.  “Gender, race, ethnicity and religious affiliation or lack thereof are irrelevant to us at the Bridge. We are all created equal in the sight of G-d and we are all G-d’s children. It is morally incumbent upon every single one of us to respect each other, to treat each other with dignity, compassion and true understanding, “ he added.        

 

Appel also noted that The Bridge is “confident that we will emerge from this coronavirus pandemic as a stronger, kinder and more inclusive community as we work together to rebuild. Until such time, however that an approved vaccine or treatment option becomes available, it would behoove us all to continue to remain vigilant in our attempts to protect ourselves and our loved ones against the virus.” 

 

 

C.O.P.O Council of Peoples Organization led by Mohammad Razvi, Steven Patzer of the 63rd police precinct, Rita Joseph, Mina Asrare, Hafida Torres, JCC of Marine Park, Purpose Life Church, and PASWO