Changing
Cayman
one life at a time
The Bridge Foundation is a transitional housing environment in the Cayman Islands. We originated from the National security council‘s crime reduction strategy. We are here to help reduce the recidivism rate throughout our islands with the operation of our supervised residential halfway house for men in West Bay. We work with individuals to help them obtain a lifestyle free from alcohol and drugs through structure and accountibility.
Changing
Cayman
one life at a time
The Bridge Foundation is a transitional housing environment in the Cayman Islands. We originated from the National security council‘s crime reduction strategy. We are here to help reduce the recidivism rate throughout our islands with the operation of our supervised residential halfway house for men in West Bay. We work with individuals to help them obtain a lifestyle free from alcohol and drugs through structure and accountibility.
SOBER LIVING
Organizational
Leadership
The Bridge Foundation
Frank Volinsky, Chair/Director,
Lemuel Hurlston, Secretary/Director
Melanie McTaggart Treasurer/Director
Scott Haugh, Director
Susan Klimaitis, Director
Jack McLean, Director
Emma Izquierdo, Director
Granger Haugh,
Director
Staff Leadership
Frank Volinsky, Executive Director
The Bridge Foundation
Jack McLean
The Bridge Foundation
Operations Manager
Director
Emma Powell
The Bridge Foundation
Administrator,
Director
April 2023 Volume 1 Number 2
REST IN PEACE
We pay heartfelt homage to the Banker family for their belief in our mission to support and empower recovering addicts and alcoholics since 2011. The Banker family has been lending steadfast support and dedication, and we are truly grateful for their commitment. In particular, we offer our deepest condolences to the family for the passing of Gregory Banker - a beloved brother, father, husband and friend of our program. Gregory's legacy will live on in our hearts and the work we continue to do, inspired by his unwavering spirit and dedication to our mission.
We are excited to announce that cabinet approved reinstatement of The Bridge funding for 2023. Heartfelt appreciation goes out to the 19 civil servants from the Ministries of Home Affairs and Health and Wellness who attended the January 13 meeting held at our campus. Because of their advocacy for our program, government was persuaded to reverse an earlier decision regarding our grant. Our services continue uninterrupted - providing transitional housing to repeat offenders with underlying substance abuse issues in an effort to reduce recidivism.
WOMEN'S FACILITY UPDATE
Maybe a different approach to housing female clients! The Bridge Board is in the process of preparing a proposal to a donor who may be interested in purchasing the vacant land adjacent to the men's halfway house and, in addition, constructing two tiny homes for recovering women and their families.
GIFTING HONOR ROLL
Susan Klimaitis Family Foundation US$ 50,000.00
Prize Charitable Trust US$ 10,000.00
Hammer Ltd US$ 10,000.00
Aall Foundation US$ 30,000.00
ACCESS THE TREATMENT YOU NEED
Our residents are referred to our facilities from the Cayman Islands Conditional Release Board, Probation, Drug Court, Caribbean Haven or the Counseling Center. Candidates must meet certain criteria to be considered as a part of our efforts to help all in our programme.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I am very proud to be part of The Bridge Foundation, there is nothing as rewarding as seeing a person successfully accomplish a desired change for a better life"
— Emma, Director-Executive Assistant
It's our little piece of Heaven in Hell....
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