2026| October

Greetings!

The Bridges To Life program has been conducted in 18 other states beyond Texas. Last month, one of our volunteers in Indiana sent us this message about the upcoming graduation of their current BTL project:

"These inmates have been open, vulnerable, discussed a lot, and worked diligently through the process, walking across a bridge to life instead of escape. So very proud of them! I will certainly let you know their comments about the beautiful, life-changing roadmap to an abundant life that is the Bridges To Life program. Bless you all and thanks again."

Providing a life-changing roadmap to the incarcerated perfectly describes the goal of Bridges To Life! As we reach our 100,000th BTL graduate this year, we honor all those who decided to follow that map, and the thousands of BTL volunteers who helped them find their way.

With gratitude,

John Sage, Founder/CEO

Jim Buffington, COO

BTL's Waco Region held its first annual Vision Dinner Event on Saturday, October 17th, at the Windmill Hill Venue in Gatesville, Texas! Over 180 supporters, graduates, and volunteers joined together for food and fellowship, and to celebrate all that BTL has accomplished this year. More celebrations will follow at the upcoming Vision events on November 5th in Houston, November 12th in Amarillo, and November 14th in Arlington!



Pictured below at the Waco event (L to R): Program Director Joel Lightfoot, BTL Graduate Bryan Kelley, Waco Regional Coordinator Meredith Schwanke, and BTL COO Jim Buffington

Table sponsorships still available for our 2026 Vision Events! Join us as we celebrate 100,000 Graduates!

Houston Vision Luncheon

Thursday, November 5th, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

The Junior League of Houston

$1,500 per table - 2 TABLES LEFT!

Amarillo Vision Dinner

Thursday, November 12th, 6:00-8:00 PM

Trinity Fellowship Church

Tables start at $500

Dallas/Fort Worth Vision Dinner

Saturday, November 14th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Hilton Arlington Hotel

$1,000 per table - 1 TABLE LEFT!