09/20/2024
🙌The 3rd annual Bridging The Gap Fest 2024 (BTG Fest -Bridge The Gap) was a huge success this year because of the togetherness from leaders/stakeholders of VB city desiring to create an environment that focuses on building and encouraging our communities.
💫Crossing The Bridge Foundation would like to give a special THANKS to those who continue to support for the overall relationship health of VB communities.
🌟THANK YOU, to our supporting partners and sponsors, Sentara Health and Walmart Supercenter Virginia Beach - 1st Colonial Rd for their contributions toward the success of this event.
💜THANK YOU, to Christ Regeneration Church, BTG Volunteers, the 4th precinct BTG committee, and our community partners: the Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, Flavors757, NOBLE Hampton Roads Virginia Chapter, Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for helping to expand the vision.
🤗THANK YOU, to the participating vendors who informed the community in the 5 key areas, Mental, Spiritual, Physical, Financial, & Educational:
Christ Regeneration Church
NAMI
City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach City Government
Virginia Beach Fire Department
HOLLA Inc.
Moore CyberEd LLC
The Juniper House
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
PFS Investment
Princess Anne Family YMCA
FIT Coach USA
😋THANK YOU, to our food truck vendors:
Lip Smacking Good LLC
Flavors 757
PO Folks Southern Cuisine Food Truck
Locoto's
🤩THANK YOU, to the city leaders who took the time to encourage our VB Communities! THANK YOU, to Mayor Bobby Dyer, Sabrina Wooten, Mayoral Candidate for Virginia Beach, Councilman Michael Berlucchi, Councilwoman Jennifer Rouse, VB Police Chief Neudigate,Sheriff Rocky Holcomb
😁And finally, THANK YOU, to the U.S. representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district, Jen Kiggans
🙏There was one goal in mind, and it was achieved through everyone’s willingness to continue to build relationships and Bridge The Gap. “Building relationships are vital in order to have a healthy and thriving community. A community does not improve by itself, it takes hard work, motivation, determination, dedication, and people who deeply care about other people.”~Dr. Bobby White
😉We can’t wait for BTG CommUNITY Fest 2025! Together, we can make next year even better!