St. Thomas High School: Bridges to Life

Volunteers Needed Now

The Bridges to Life prison ministry program was founded by John Sage (Class of 1966) in November 1998, with a primary mission to reduce crime by reducing the recidivism rate of released inmates. Bridges To Life brings together victims and inmates - face to face - to help the inmates understand how crime affects others and to empower crime victims by telling their “stories” of victimization. By participating in face-to-face sessions inside the prison, both victims and offenders participate in a restorative justice process. For more information, visit the website at www.bridgestolife.org.

Bridges To Life is having a great 2006! We continue to grow in the number of inmates who complete our program each year. The process continues to have a very powerful impact on the lives of the inmate and volunteer participants. We are currently working in 17 prisons throughout Texas. In the greater Houston area, we are coordinating projects at prisons in Richmond, Sugar Land, Texas City, Dayton, Huntsville, and Navasota. We must have consistent growth in our volunteer base to deliver our unique and powerful process inside the prison walls. Please consider volunteering for an upcoming project. Contact John Sage by phone (713-463-7200) or email (JSage1@aol.com).