Bridge of Grace

Bridge the Gap 2025: A Night to Connect
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Parkview Mirro Center, 10622 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845, United States
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Bridge the Gap 2025 registration is sold out. Please contact Kristin with inquiries: kristin@bgministries.org.
EVENT DETAILS:
Bridge of Grace is excited to host Bridge the Gap on October 9, 2025! Our tenth annual fall fundraiser event will feature entertainment, a southeast Fort Wayne inspired culinary experience, and our Catalyst of HOPE and Lillian Nelson Community Impact Award announcements.
Bridge the Gap 2025 is presented by Ruoff Mortgage and hosted by First Merchants Bank.
Our desire is that Bridge the Gap serves as a connector for Fort Wayne neighbors with the southeast Fort Wayne community. As Bridge of Grace is focused on initiatives to promote housing, opportunity, progress, and education for the Mount Vernon Park neighborhood, we hope you can join us for the celebration and call to action.
Venue: Bridge the Gap will be held at Parkview Mirro Center in the Grand Hall. Parkview Mirro Center is located on the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845.
Parking: The Mirro Center offers complimentary and convenient parking for all guests.
Attire: Historically, our guests have worn business attire to semi-formal wear.
Culinary Experience: We love all of the flavors southeast Fort Wayne offers! At the Bridge the Gap, we share those flavors with you thanks to the genius Parkview Mirro Center culinary team. Our buffet will feature three stations: Hispanic, Asian, and Soul Food inspired dishes. We are intentional in offering gluten free and vegetarian friendly options.
Schedule of Events: Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm. Our program will begin at 7:15pm.
Check-In: As you enter the Parkview Mirro Center doors, you will be greeted by a Bridge of Grace team member and shown to the check-in tables. You will find your name tag, alphabetized by your last name.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Ruoff Mortgage | First Merchants Bank | Brotherhood Mutual | Weigand | Andy & Amy Binkley | MidWest America Federal Credit Union | Jeff & Kelly Ostermann | Lake City Bank | PNC Bank | Star Bank | Steel Dynamics | Summit Financial | Partners 1st Credit Union | Old National | Sweetwater | Strahm Building Solutions | Possibilities Northeast | Fort Wayne Metals

A Roundtable Discussion with Yard & Co: Economic Development
2025-09-26 07:00 - 08:00 | Bridge of Grace, 5100 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46806, United States
Local business owners, surrounding churches, and nonprofits are invited to join Bridge of Grace as we welcome Yard & Co. for a roundtable discussion on southeast Fort Wayne economic development!
Since 2021, the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood in southeast Fort Wayne has experienced an extraordinary season of growth and investment:

2021 – Our neighborhood elementary school, Levan Scott Academy, broke ground on a new facility addition
2023 – Groundbreaking of the new Bridge of Grace Ministries facility
2025 – Renewal of Brewer Park
2025 – Completion of Fairfax Avenue

Together, these initiatives represent nearly $40 million of investment within just four blocks of our community — a remarkable transformation.
Yet, this is only the beginning. Bridge of Grace Ministries has committed to providing 150 new homes and expanding homeownership opportunities over the next decade. The most important work ahead, however, is laying the foundation for sustainable economic development.
To guide this next phase, Bridge of Grace has partnered with Yard & Company, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in neighborhood planning. Their expertise will help us develop an inclusive and forward-looking economic development strategy. However, before this process begins in earnest, we believe it is essential to listen first to the voices of those who care deeply about the future of Southeast Fort Wayne.
Event Details:
Community Conversation
Friday, September 26, 2025
7am – 8am
Bridge of Grace Neighborhood Center Gym (located in the original Bridge of Grace building, Door 3A)
5100 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Coffee and donuts will be provided.
This gathering will provide an opportunity to share your insights, ideas, and aspirations as we collectively envision the future of economic growth in Mount Vernon Park and Southeast Fort Wayne.
We kindly ask that you RSVP by calling Javier: 260-515-0972
Business owners, churches, and nonprofits may also stop by the Bridge of Grace gym on Thursday, September 25, between 2pm-6pm, to share ideas!

Holton Ave. Home Renovation and Sale Celebration
2025-08-18 10:30 - 11:30 | 5302 Holton Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46806, 5302 Holton Ave., Fort Wayne, IN, 46806, United States
Bridge of Grace Ministries will host a celebration and key presentation for the nonprofit’s latest home renovation on Monday, August 18, 2025. This significant event will highlight the collaboration between new homeowner, volunteers, community, and Bridge of Grace.

Media, guests, and the public are invited to join Bridge of Grace at the home, located at 5302 Holton Ave., Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46806. The ceremony will begin at 10:30am. Keys to the newly renovated home will be presented to the new homeowner and a blessing will be offered. Currently in a fundraising season, Bridge of Grace will announce plans to provide 150 new homes over the next 10 years in the Mount Vernon Park and Pettit-Rudisill neighborhoods.

“Affordable housing has become a crisis in our community and country,“ said Javier Mondragon, Bridge of Grace Founder and CEO. “We work to turn neglected houses in southeast Fort Wayne into affordable homes for the families we serve. We strive to move residents toward home ownership.”

Since 2016, Bridge of Grace has renovated 36 deteriorating homes. Currently, the nonprofit has five homes under construction. By mitigating blighted houses, properties, and vacant lots, we have worked to enhance the quality of life for the Mount Vernon Park neighborhood residents. To further support Mount Vernon Park and southeast Fort Wayne, Bridge of Grace wants to increase access to affordable housing and economic stability.

Bridge of Grace Ministries is a Christian community development organization created to transform lives. Through our mission of empowering people to build on their God-given strengths and live life with purpose, we endeavor to break the cycle of poverty and build thriving and sustainable neighborhoods alongside engaged and indigenous community leaders. We aim to provide HOPE to southeast Fort Wayne residents through Housing, Opportunity, Progress, and Education.

Conversations Over Coffee: Session 6
2025-06-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Bridge of Grace – Building B, 909 Elmrow Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Join Bridge of Grace on June 19 for our final event in our Conversations Over Coffee six session series!
Our goal is to encourage learning and understanding in effort to impact the service and revitalization of southeast Fort Wayne and beyond. We welcome you to join the conversation.
Our sixth session is all about Next Steps. Now that we have learned so much, Javier Mondragon will lead the group in learning about what we do next.
Doors open and coffee will be ready at 7:30am! Conversation will begin at 8am.
Enter through Door 2B on the north side of our new building. Parking is available in our lot located off of Fairfax Ave (east of our new building).
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Clase: Comprar la Casa de Sus Sueños 2
2025-06-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Bridge of Grace – Building B, 909 Elmrow Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Buying Your Dream House is Now Possible with an ITIN.
Bridge of Grace is pleased to welcome Midwest American Bank for a workshop for Spanish speaking individuals interested in buying a house and who may be able to do so with an ITIN.
Those with an ITIN and SSN with a work permit are welcome to attend the event!
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Comprar la casa de sus sueños ahora es posible con ITIN. Aprende como hacer su sueño realidad, cupo limitado.
14 de Junio – 9am-11am. Bridge of Grace – Door 2B. Preguntas: David – 260-4166298
Registrate aqui.

Clase: Comprar la Casa de Sus Sueños 1
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bridge of Grace – Building B, 909 Elmrow Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Buying Your Dream House is Now Possible with an ITIN.
Bridge of Grace is pleased to welcome Midwest American Bank for a workshop for Spanish speaking individuals interested in buying a house and who may be able to do so with an ITIN.
Those with an ITIN and SSN with a work permit are welcome to attend the event!
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Comprar la casa de sus sueños ahora es posible con ITIN. Aprende como hacer su sueño realidad, cupo limitado.
12 de Junio – 6pm-8pm. Bridge of Grace – Door 2B. Preguntas: David – 260-4166298
Registrate aqui.

Conversations Over Coffee: Session 5
2025-05-15 07:30 - 09:00 | Bridge of Grace – Building B, 909 Elmrow Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Join Bridge of Grace on May 15 for our fifth event in our Conversations Over Coffee six session series!
Our goal is to encourage learning and understanding in effort to impact the service and revitalization of southeast Fort Wayne and beyond. We welcome you to join the conversation.
Our fifth session highlights the Asset-Based Community Development Approach. Javier Mondragon will be presenting the information and we will leave plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Doors open and coffee will be ready at 7:30am! Conversation will begin at 8am.
Enter through Door 2B on the north side of our new building. Parking is available in our lot located off of Fairfax Ave (east of our new building).

Summer Clubhouse 2025 Registration
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Bridge of Grace, 5100 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, IN, 46806, United States
Bridge of Grace is excited to present Into the Wild Summer Clubhouse 2025! Registration is now open for students entering grades 1-5 (students who have completed kindergarten – fourth grade).
Our summer camp experience is five weeks of adventure June 16 – July 18! Our days will begin at 8:00am and end at 3:00pm (with breakfast starting at 7:30). Your camper will receive a prepared curriculum-based education from certified teachers in our community, as well as a fun and safe environment to participate in program enrichment.
READING | STEAM | ART | MUSIC | FIELD TRIPS
Camp programming is free! A donation of $35 helps cover the cost of camp t-shirts, field trips, and daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks. If you have any questions, please contact Sierra DuBose at Bridge of Grace: sdubose@bridgeofgracecmc.org or call 260-744-4446.
