Bridge Disability Ministries

09/06/2026

One week before school started, Edgerrin’s wheelchair broke.

A replacement through his family’s usual provider could take up to six weeks. Without a working chair at home, his mom was carrying him on her back to help him get around.

His parents called seven organizations and searched everywhere for help before finding Bridge—and making the 1.5-hour drive to our Medical Equipment Center in Redmond.

We hoped we could repair his chair. When we couldn’t, we searched our donated inventory.

And there it was. ❤️

A TiLite wheelchair that, with a few adjustments, fit Edgerrin beautifully—with room to grow.

Even better? He loved it.

This is the beauty of equipment reuse. One family passes along a wheelchair they no longer need, and another child finds exactly what he needs—at exactly the right time.

Here’s to a great school year, Edgerrin!

08/27/2026

2 Days Left for Block Room Pricing!

Have you reserved your room yet? You have 2 days left to book your room at our special group rate of $239 per night.

Time is running out! Last day to book at this price is Friday, August 28th, 2026.

Reserve your room now: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1768344955352&key=GRP&app=resvlink

08/25/2026

Save the Date: Bridge in-person conference coming in October!

Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 11AM
Lakeside Christian Church
701 1st Street, Kirkland, WA

08/19/2026

The countdown begins! We are officially *one month away* from Ignite Impact: Building Bridges 2026 Dinner and Auction!

We've got lots of exciting items up for auction this year, and we know you can't wait to find out what's in store, so here's a little sneak peek.

RSVP now to reserve your spot!
Special group rate hotel room pricing ends on Friday, August 28th.

All this and more on https://bridgemin.org/fundraising/

We can't wait to see your shining faces! ✨

08/18/2026

JOYFUL VOICES FOR AUGUST 2026- Kristina McElroy

Kristina McElroy* is our featured contributor for the month of August. If there is one thing you can say about Kristina it is that her love language is warm hugs for everyone she meets.

Even though Mother’s Day has now passed, she created a beautiful card for her mother, and we wanted to share her artistic endeavor with you. Store bought cards can be lovely to send but nothing says “I love you” quite as meaningfully as a card that is hand created just for you and that is what Kristina did for her mother this year.

Kristina is a faithful attendee at all of our monthly socials and we are delighted to see her there, along with her mother who joins in the fun too.

Thank you, Kristina, for sharing your artistic talent with us!

*Card posted by permission

08/05/2026

08/03/2026

The best measure of our impact? The voices of the people we serve.🩷

07/28/2026

What had been sitting unused in one garage became a practical solution for another family preparing for a major transition. Because of none donor’s decision to pass along equipment they no longer needed, a teenager will have a safer way to enter and leave his home during recovery.

This is the power of equipment reuse.

Thank you for helping provide safety, access, and hope.

07/24/2026

For nearly 20 years, Alex has lived with progressive neurological challenges and relied on a manual wheelchair.

By the time he applied to Bridge’s Benevolent Fund in late 2023, he had been homebound in his apartment for more than a year. The steep hills near his home made getting around difficult, and growing safety concerns in his Seattle neighborhood left him less comfortable relying on others to push him to the library, a coffee shop, or the waterfront he loves.

He missed being outside. He missed sunrises, sunsets, stars, and the open sky. In his application for power mobility equipment, Alex wrote, “I need to break outta here! Please help.”

Bridge’s Benevolent Fund was created to support people who have limited or no financial resources and cannot contribute toward the cost of power mobility equipment.

Through the fund, Alex received a power wheelchair at no cost. For him, it meant far more than receiving a piece of equipment. It meant a way back outside.
The power wheelchair gave Alex a safer, more independent way to leave his apartment and reconnect with the places and experiences that matter to him.

Since then, Alex has returned to Bridge many times for adjustments, repairs, and technical support. He knows our team is here for him, and we are always glad to see him and hear how he is doing.

07/22/2026

Island vibes and lots of laughter at last weekend’s Hawaiian Luau at ! The limbo was a hit, bringing out big smiles, friendly competition, and plenty of cheers. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable celebration of and !