LifeBridge

10/14/2026

🥔 French Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes, oh my! 🥔

Thanks to a generous donation of potatoes, LifeBridge 's market has 5lb bags of potatoes for sale just in time for the cooler weather season!

What is your favorite potato dish to enjoy in the fall? 🍂

10/06/2026

🎉 WE DID IT! HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY, LIFEBRIDGE! 🎉

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who gave, shared, and celebrated with us for our 5th Anniversary Birthday Campaign!

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have raised $5,717 so far to expand our financial education cohorts, match savings accounts, and support families in our community as they build lasting stability! This means that we have also unlocked our full match, DOUBLING that amount to a total of $10,717 to go towards the important work of LifeBridge in the community 💙

Because of your support, more neighbors will have access to the tools, coaching, and community relationships needed to transform their financial futures.

It’s not too late to join the celebration or share the love! You can still support our mission here:
👉 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lifebridge-ministries/lifebridge-is-turning-5

Here’s to 5 years of transformed lives, and many more to come! 🥂✨

Make a birthday gift that moves someone forward.Give now and double your impact!Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up ...

09/28/2026

I HUGE thank you to Deb Smiley, founder at Verity Law Firm, for leading our September Workshop "Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney."

Participants walked away with a clearer understanding of what these essential documents are and why having them in place is so critical for protecting our families, honoring our wishes, and feeling prepared for the future.

Thank you, Deb, for sharing your expertise, time, and heart with our community!

09/16/2026

🎉 5 Years of LifeBridge: Creating Pathways Out of Debt 💙

As we celebrate LifeBridge’s 5th Birthday, we’re reflecting on the life-changing transformations that happen when people are given the tools and support to thrive. Part of our celebration is about Creating Pathways Out of Debt—helping individuals move from financial stress to long-term stability.

Nothing illustrates this impact better than hearing directly from our community:

"I have learned to stay on my own path and have accomplished a lot with improving my credit and saving and I will soon be a homeowner."

— Kimberly

Breaking free from debt creates a ripple effect: better credit, growing savings, and ultimately, keys to a new home. 🏡✨

You can help more people like Kimberly write their own success stories. Celebrate 5 years of impact with us by making a gift today!

👉 Give here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lifebridge-ministries/lifebridge-is-turning-5?fbclid=IwY2xjawUZC2xwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUVVWHBjWGxKWG9xWDZscnVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebZt8lL5YZupcDhdMeFZA6__Jy7PASb6AiI06Y9tkHUt8K8HqQKNkz4h7YDA_aem_I9MYhOhqvvGdVNT2dpk6tQ

Make a birthday gift that moves someone forward.Give now and double your impact!Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up ...

09/13/2026

Thank you, Kirkwood UMC, for hosting LifeBridge and supporting our 5th Birthday Celebration!

To support LifeBridge and help celebrate our big birthday, visit: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lifebridge-ministries/lifebridge-is-turning-5?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUT7sxjbGNrBRPux3Bkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEegHuROvjSGYEcqizFq87AV35bkBTNAFLvUVTOC4-z3TGbKLL3n02P5zxrZTM_aem_6qn5uiTQwQDE3DF_Un1INw

09/09/2026

A HUGE thank you to the incredible Youth Group from Arlington UMC! 🙌

We were so happy to host this amazing group of young people at LifeBridge's Market! They jumped right in with fantastic energy, hard work, and great attitudes to help us restock our shelves and organize the space.

Thanks to their hard work, our market is fully stocked and ready to serve local families. Their teamwork and dedication to making a positive difference in our community was truly inspiring to see.

Thank you, United Methodist Church in Bridgeton, Missouri Youth, for spending your time with us and making such a big impact at LifeBridge! You all were absolutely fantastic, and we’d love to have you back anytime! 💙

09/08/2026

🎂 LifeBridge is turning 5, and we’re celebrating big! 🎂

Over the past 5 years, we’ve been dedicated to walking alongside our neighbors, helping them build brighter, more secure futures. As we reflect on this milestone, our #1 focus continues to be Building Financial Stability.

Financial education changes lives—not just for today, but for generations to come. Through our programs, we’ve already seen incredible impact:

📊 200+ adults have gained critical tools through our Financial Classes to take control of their money and escape the cycle of financial stress.
🌱 50+ teens have completed our Teen Financial Literacy Program, building a strong, confident foundation before stepping into adulthood.

These aren't just numbers—they are families gaining peace of mind, teens stepping into their potential, and a stronger, more resilient community for all of us.

As we celebrate 5 years of ministry, we need YOUR help to keep this momentum going! Your donation to our 5th Birthday Campaign directly powers these vital financial literacy programs and helps us extend a helping hand to even more neighbors in our community.

🎁 Give LifeBridge a 5th Birthday gift today:
👉 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lifebridge-ministries/lifebridge-is-turning-5

Together, we can build a stronger, financially stable community. Thank you for your continued support and generosity! 💙

Learn more about our mission at www.lifebridgekirkwood.org.

Make a birthday gift that moves someone forward.Give now and double your impact!Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up ...

09/03/2026

5 YEARS OF LIFEBRIDGE! 🎂✨

For five incredible years, LifeBridge has been connecting, supporting, and empowering families right here in our community. As we celebrate our 5th Birthday throughout the month of September, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has walked alongside us! 💙

From day one, our mission has been to build bridges to stability and hope—whether that's through Heart-to-Heart Tutoring, providing affordable essentials at our Low-Cost Market, or walking alongside neighbors through Financial Classes and Coaching. Every program and transformed life was made possible by donors and volunteers like you.

🎁 Celebrate 5 Years by Giving Back!
To keep these vital programs growing for the next 5 years and beyond, we’re inviting our incredible community to support our 5th Birthday Campaign. Your gift today directly fuels local families:

👉 Give to the 5th Birthday Campaign: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lifebridge-ministries/lifebridge-is-turning-5

3 Ways to Join the Celebration:
• Share your story: Has LifeBridge made an impact on you or someone you know? Drop a comment below!
• Spread the word: Share this post to help us reach our campaign goal.
• Follow along: Stay tuned all month long as we highlight stories from our tutoring room, market, and coaching sessions!

Here’s to 5 years of strength, hope, and community—and to everything we'll accomplish together next. Together, we change what's possible! 💙✨

08/25/2026

Happy First Day of School! 🎒✏️

Whether your students are heading off to kindergarten, stepping into middle school, or starting their senior year, the LifeBridge family is praying for a safe, joyful, and growth-filled year ahead.

We’re still smiling thinking about our Back to School event last week! It was so wonderful connecting with our community, launching into the new season together, and getting our kids hyped for the school year.

📸 Swipe through the photos below to see some of our favorite moments and smiling faces from last week’s event!

Parents, teachers, and students—we’re standing with you this year. Drop a comment below with a photo of your student’s first day or share what grade they are starting! 🍎👇