Thank YOU from the Director

Our Mission:To provide a child’s path to healing and justice.

I read a story the other day about a woman named Pam, who worked in downtown

Chicago. Every morning, she encountered a heavyset, middle aged woman in a

shabby coat soliciting spare change in front of an old brick church. She greeted

everyone with a smile and a pleasant “Good morning.” Pam almost always gave her

something. After almost a year of this routine, however, the woman in the shabby

coat disappeared. Pam wondered what had happened to her.

Then, one beautiful day, she was in front of the church again, still wearing the same,

shabby coat. As Pam reached into her purse for the usual donation, the woman

stopped her. “Thank you for helping me all those days,” she said. “You won’t see me

again because I’ve got a job.” With that, she reached into a bag and handed Pam a

wrapped package. She had been standing at her old spot waiting, not for a handout,

but for the people she recognized so that she could give each of them a doughnut.

She was thankful.

Like the woman in the shabby coat, we are thankful to YOU. Some of you may

have driven by our agency in the month of April and saw a field of pinwheels in our

yard. Each pinwheel – 1039 of them – represented a child who walked through our

doors. You did not have the opportunity to meet each one of them or to realize the

impact of YOUR gift ~ whether YOU gave of your time, money or talent- but we did.

So, on behalf of our board, staff and most importantly the families we serve, it’s my

honor to say THANK YOU. To make sure that you know that YOUR kindness makes

a difference in the lives of children EVERY DAY.

Look closely through these pages, YOU are in here. What Your Gift accomplished,

the lives that YOU touched is represented in every page you see.

We can’t THANK YOU enough.

April lemingExecutive Director

Board of Directors

president Dave Walkerpresident elect Cameron MonroepAst president Amy Rhoades secretAry Terri PletchertreAsurer Rod Thompson

Larry BarlowCarl BirdsongWendy BivinsHelen BurtonPat DeckardPaul EvansPerry Gilmore

David HudsonLinda GriggsRandy GrayRob MansfieldMelissa MillerKaren Price

Thom Pritz Chuck SlaughterJenna TylerPatrick WeirCharlie WhiteMistie Wilson

The Bridge Staffexecutive director April Leming

mAnAging interviewer Shelly Bohannon

development director Jacy Jenks

Forensic interviewer McKenzie Price

Forensic interviewer Brea Berry

Forensic interviewer Colleen Farmer

outreAch coordinAtor Kimber Thompson

victims’ services speciAlist Nichole Vigil

cAse mAnAgement coord. Jill Hoyler

AdministrAtive AssistAnt Carolyn Thero

Who WE areChildren’s Advocacy Centers were designed to improve the response and investigation of child abuse cases. To accomplish this purpose, The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center works diligently to: •Reducetheanxietyofchildabusevictimsand families created by traditional child abuse investigation and prosecution procedures •Facilitateacollaborativeinvestigation •EducatethecommunityontheRecognition, Response and Reporting of child abuse •Seekjusticeandprovidethetoolsforchildren and families to heal.

For over 20 years, The Bridge has worked in collaboration with 72 partner agencies in the Texas Panhandle including:

•LawEnforcement •ChildProtectiveServices •MentalandMedical Health Practitioners •Prosecutors

With your support, this team works together to help over 1,000 child victims each year, providing them with a voice to be heard.

Type of Abuse Sexual Abuse 72%Physical Abuse 21%Domestic Violence 3%Drugs 1%Other 4%

Alleged Perpetrator Acquaintance 26%Stranger 1%Sibling 5%Mother 9%Father 19%Other Relative 20%Step Parent 7%Paramour 12%

Age 0-5 26%6-12 49%13-17 25%

Race White 48%Black 12%Hispanic 38%Other 1%Asian 0%

Gender Male 36%Female 64%

I can think of no better way to help children in need, than to contribute to The Bridge, Texas’ first and our community’s children’s advocacy center. – Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.

Services We ProvideChild InterviewsThe Bridge conducts video recorded forensic (fact finding) interviews of children, ages 2-17, who have been victims of child abuse or sexual assault, witnessed a violent or drug-related crime, or fallen prey to internet crime.

The interview is the first step for a child to tell what happened in a safe, non-threatening environment. This video-recorded statement alleviates the need for the child to disclose their abuse over and over again.

Safety Education Safety Education programs are offered, free of charge to school age children. These programs are designed to teach and reinforce the three R’s of personal safety: •Recognize •Resist •Report

Community Education and PreventionThe Bridge provides interactive and informative seminars to the public, free of charge. The target audience for community education programs is high school students and adults. These programs emphasize the recognition, reporting and response to child abuse. The program topics include: •ChildAbuse,WhatIsItandWhatCanI Do About It? •Truth,LiesandSexOffenders •Let’sTalkAboutIt •It’sNotJustJenna

Victim AssistanceThroughout the investigative process, child victims and their non-offending family members receive crisis intervention support, assistance in completing the Crime Victim’s Compensation application, information about victim’s rights, and referrals for counseling and community services.

CounselingThe overall goal of The Bridge is to help children and their families heal from the trauma of abuse so that the crime does not define their lives. The path to recovery starts with a step into therapy.

My monthly donation to The Bridge gives me a wonderful peace of knowing that, in a small way, I’m helping the extremely talented folks at the Bridge help kids deal with scary situations and hopefully preserve a little bit of their innocent childhoods. –Jody Reynolds

YOUR generosity makes a differenceHonor or memorialize someone special

and make a difference in tHe tHe life of a cHild.

visit www.bridgecac.org and select donations, memorial or honorarium.

GIfTS GIVEn In HOnOR Of....BY THE fOllOWInG

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Altschwager .................... Linda & Nick GoldsteinJaimes Arlexis ....................................................... Roxanne CarterCharlene Arnett .................................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Ronnie Atkins ....................................................... Roxanne CarterMike & Kandee Barnes ......................................... Roxanne CarterMr. & Mrs. Kirk Barnett ....................................James & Gil FarrenMichael Bax ......................................................... Roxanne CarterDr. William Biggs ................................ Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Tom & Julie Bivins .........................................Cary & Linda GriggsMark & Ellen Bivins .......................................Cary & Linda GriggsAndrew & Wendy Bivins ...............................Cary & Linda GriggsMark & Ellen Bivins ..........................................Cornelia W RitchieTom & Julie Bivins ............................................Cornelia W RitchieWendy Bivins ...................................................Cornelia W RitchieDennis & Veronica Brooks .................................... Roxanne CarterSharon Bruce ....................................................... Roxanne CarterPaul & Claire Burney .....................................Cary & Linda GriggsAaron & Kay Buxbaum .............................................Nichole VigilDonny & Mindy Cagle ......................................... Roxanne CarterEmy & Katherine Canada .....................Paramount Baptist ChurchRoxanne & Andy Carter ......................... Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisRoxanne & Andy Carter ............................................Nichole VigilDr. Mark Cettie ................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Jered & AnnaLisa Chamberlin .............................. Roxanne CarterDr. Marjorie Chelly .............................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Miles & Sandra Childers ................................Cary & Linda GriggsThe Children .............................................Dearil & Marilyn TaylorGayle & Jimmy Cotter ...............................................Nichole VigilScott & Kerri Coursey .......................................... Roxanne CarterAlice Cox ............................................................. Roxanne CarterMark Crawford ................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Dr. John David ............................. Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Goldstein IIIMr. & Mrs. Wendell Davies ..............................James & Gil FarrenRobin & Joe Dennis...................................................Nichole VigilMr. & Mrs. Don Dodson ..................................James & Gil FarrenEmily Ellis ............................................................. Roxanne CarterMr. & Mrs. Robert Fields ..................................James & Gil FarrenJoyce & Don Findley .............................. Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisRana Gibson ........................................................ Roxanne CarterErin Gilbert & Family ............................. Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisGinny Ginithan ................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Nathan Goldstein, III ...............................................Sherry MillionDr. & Mrs. Jerry Graham .......................... Linda & Nick GoldsteinLynda & Jim Gray .................................. Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisLinda & Eddie Gray .......................................Cary & Linda GriggsLinda & Cary Griggs ....................................... Mary Ellen Hughes

Linda Griggs .................................................. Linda & Eddie GrayMr. & Mrs. David Hales ....................................James & Gil FarrenMr. & Mrs. Larry Hardy ....................................James & Gil FarrenBill & Pauli Harrelson ........................................... Roxanne CarterMelissa Hill & Family .............................. Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisRoy & Lynda Hunter .............................. Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisMr. & Mrs. Larry Johnson .................................James & Gil FarrenSheldon Johnston & Jay Youree ........................James & Gil FarrenBryan & Michelle Jolly .......................................... Roxanne CarterMr. & Mrs. Dan Junkin .....................................James & Gil FarrenDr. Jim Kemp & Mr. Whitney Kelly Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Goldstein IIIMary Kay & Kurtis Khurts ....................... Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisDr. Richard Kibbey ....................... Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Goldstein IIIValerie Kiper ........................................ Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Stacie Kliewer & Family .......................... Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisMr. & Mrs. Claude Kohler ........................ Linda & Nick GoldsteinDiane Lahola & Jerry Anderson .................................Nichole VigilBonnie Lasher & Family ......................... Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisMr. & Mrs. Martin Laurich ............................Cary & Linda GriggsRobert & April Leming ......................................... Roxanne CarterDr. & Mrs. Jake Lennard ............... Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Goldstein IIIMr. Hack Long .................................................James & Gil FarrenKeith Long .......................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Mr. & Mrs. Stan Mandel .......................... Linda & Nick GoldsteinJohn & Marty Marmaduke .............................. Cornelia W. RitchieCaytie Martin ...................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Ms. Diane Mason .............................................James & Gil FarrenKarin, Joe, & Jeff McDonald ................... Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisJohn McDonald .................................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.James McDonald ................................ Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Arnold & Marie Meira ...............................................Nichole VigilMs. Marlene Merritt .........................................James & Gil FarrenRyan & Kaye Meza ....................................................Nichole VigilPace Millhollon .................................................... Roxanne CarterJeff & Jana Millner ................................................ Roxanne Carter

“When I donate to The Bridge, I know that 100% of my donation will be used for healing and justice for children.” – Wendy Bivins

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Mitchell .................................James & Gil FarrenDr. Darrell Morgan .............................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Troy Morris .......................................................... Roxanne CarterMr. & Mrs. Joe Morris ......................................James & Gil FarrenRaynor & Britney Muniz ....................................... Roxanne CarterDr. & Mrs. Arthur Nelson ..................................... Linda GoldsteinJay & Susie O’Brien ..........................................Cornelia W RitchieScott & Misty Osterkamp ..................................... Roxanne CarterSharon Oxendale ................................ Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Bill & Linda Pratt .................................................. Roxanne CarterAngie Price .............................................................Sherry MillionAngie Price ......................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.

GIfTS GIVEn In HOnOR Of....BY THE fOllOWInG

Dr. Liana Proffer .................................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Dr. Patrick Proffer ................................ Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Rick & Pamela Redman ........................................ Roxanne CarterBrandy Reed & Family ........................... Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisT. Jay & Brooke Reeves ..................................Cary & Linda GriggsMr. & Mrs. Jeff Reisin ............................... Linda & Nick GoldsteinRiley Rhoades ................................................... Ruston & Ty ClarkDr. Toby Risko ..................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Mrs. Cornelia Ritchie .....................................Cary & Linda GriggsMs. Louise Ross ................................................James & Gil FarrenDr. Avery Rush .................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Ruth & Nolan Ryan ..........................................Cornelia W RitchieJose & Katherine Salas ......................................... Roxanne CarterCherry Sanchez.........................................................Nichole VigilMrs. Sue Sanders ..........................................Cary & Linda GriggsMr. & Mrs. Clarence Scharbauer ......................James & Gil FarrenDon Shook ......................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Mr. & Mrs. Rod Sievers ............................ Linda & Nick GoldsteinNina Simpson ........................................ Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisDr. Brian Sims ..................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Dale & Caroline Smith .....................................Cornelia W RitchieDr. & Mrs. Quentin Smith .................................... Linda GoldsteinCharlyn Snow ..................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Kurt Stallings ....................................................... Roxanne CarterClayton & Kathy Stallings .................................... Roxanne CarterJennifer Stanley .......................................................Sherry MillionDelynn Steele .........................................................Sherry MillionTal Tate ......................................................................Rena WeberKimberly Tawwater .................................................Sherry MillionKimberly Tawwater ............................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Jerry & Honnah Taylor ......................................... Roxanne CarterDr. Thomas Thekkumkara .................................... Linda GoldsteinDonald Thomas ................................................... Roxanne CarterMichael Tinsley ........................................................ Linda Tinsley

Rob & Jen Trook .......................................................Nichole VigilDon Max & Lila Vars ............................................ Roxanne CarterDr. Neil Veggeberg ............................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Nichole Vigil ........................................................ Roxanne CarterNichole Vigil .......................................... Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisP. Vigil .......................................................................Nichole VigilBruce & Diane Walsh ................................................Nichole VigilCelia Walsh ...............................................................Nichole VigilSusan Walsh & Fernando Cordiero ............................Nichole VigilMatthew & Ashley Washington ............................ Roxanne CarterMiranda Watson & Family ..................... Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisRena Weber & Family ............................ Emily, Lexi, & Parker EllisPatrick Weir ...................................................David & Robin WeirRubyjo Wilbanks .......................................................D.J. StubbenDr. Joanna Wilson & Dr. Brian Weis .....Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Goldstein IIIGene Winters ...................................... Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.Dr. Edward Ysasaga ............................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D.NWTHS .............................................. Nathan Goldstein III, M.D. MAC Trauma Services Patient & Family Services Department Quality Department Risk Management Department Emergency Department Plant & Engineering Department

CORPORATE/GROUP dOnORSAgriumAllergy Arts LLPAllstateAlpha Tau Omega FraternityAmarillo National BankAmarillo Police DepartmentAmarillo Pediatric Dentistry & OrthodonticsAmerica’s Best Thrift StoreAnderson MerchandisersArctic Glacier USABaptist Community ServicesBell Helicopter Textron, IncBelmar BakeryBivins ChildersBL BistroBSA Health SystemsBudweiserCaviness Beef PackersCharlie’s Machine & WeldingChicken ExpressFirst United Methodist ChurchClaude United Methodist WomenCrossties YogaEducation Credit UnionFamily Medicine Centers, L.P.First Christian ChurchFirst United BankForever Grace PhotographyNolan Ryan FoundationGet FitHappy State BankHawthorne Energy CompanyHerring BankHi-Plains Kiwanis ClubHochheim Prairie Branch Farm Mutual InsuranceInsurance Management Services (IMS)

Jeep Exclusive, IncJoe TacoKen Kelley FoundationKimradKVIIMAXORMays FoundationPAEYC ConferencesPalo Duro High School Class of 1993Panhandle Peace Officers Asso.Potter County Sheriff’s OfficePotter Randall County Child Welfare BoardRandall County District Attorney’s OfficeRandall County Sheriff’s OfficeRepublic National Distributing CompanySouthwest AmbucsSt. Stephen United Methodists WomenStreet ToyotaSun Adventure SportsTexas Department of Family & Protective ServicesThe Babcock & Wilcox CompanyThe Design FarmUncommon Twist/Enchanted FloristUnderwood Law FirmUnited SupermarketsUpshaw InsuranceWalmart Wells FargoWilliams Boyce AgencyXcel EnergyYellowhouse Machinery

The Bridge is and has proven to be a vital and important organization in our community and surrounding areas. The abused children in our community need to be heard, and that is why United Supermarkets donates to and supports The Bridge. – Paul Evans, Regional Vice President, United Supermarkets LLC.

GIfTS GIVEn In MEMORY Of...BY THE fOllOWInGPam Allen ....................................................................... Diana CoxFrances Berry ....................................................... Lynda & Jim GrayMark Bohannon ............................................April & Robert Leming

Dr. & Mrs. Dennis ZollerClinton Diaz............................................................ Karen SaundersCalvin & Kathryn Ellis............................. Emily, Lexi, and Parker EllisBarry Kirk Everett ................................................. Eric & Kathy LevyEdith “Joann” Fletcher ......................................... Lynda & Jim Gray

The Staff of The BridgeNichole Vigil

Dr. & Mrs. Dennis ZollerShirley Haines ................................................................. Diana CoxBea Higgins ...........................................................Debbie SwaffordDavid Kritser .......................................................James & Gil FarrenBill Lackey ................................................. Dr. & Mrs. Sonny Barron

Peggy BrandonLinda & Darrell Conger

Beverly & Steve HallApril & Robert LemingBob & Colleen MeyerDan & Cindy Pavillard

Tol WareRoxanne Carter

Wanda Lockridge .................................................... Roxanne CarterBillye Messer ......................................... James & Rose Martha Cates

Mary RowleyJeanne Mitchell ............................................................ Janet HodgeLloyd Cameron Monroe ................................April & Robert LemingAyda Elisa Morales ..............................................James & Gil FarrenGladys Morris .....................................................James & Gil FarrenJo Mozola ...........................................................James & Gil FarrenRebecca Neely ..........................................................Stephen NeelyCharles O’Brien .............................................April & Robert Leming

The Staff of The BridgeJames A. “Doc” Potts ................................. Jerry & Margaret HodgeLottie Reneau ...................................................Linda & Cary GriggsTeresa Shier ........................................................James & Gil FarrenJoyce Slough ..................................................... Greg & Pat HerringMr. Harlow Sprouse ............................................James & Gil FarrenCharles Steen ......................................................James & Gil FarrenTanya Wagoner ..............................................................Pat HerringFrank Ellis Walsh ................................................... Lynda & Jim Gray

Tatanya KohlerNichole Vigil

Dr. & Mrs. Dennis ZollerDon Walsh ...................................................................Nichole VigilFrank Walsh .................................................................Nichole VigilBill Ware ....................................................................Caroline WareLucy Young .................................................... Linda and Eddie Gray

IndIVIdUAl dOnORSWillia AbellYadira AcostaAltrusaAnonymous (6)Tracy ArcherMichael & Patricia ArcherBlake BaileyLindsey BarnhartMarvin BenderMatthew BennettDiane BimCarl & Shylan BirdsongMartin & Heather BirkenfeldMark & Ellen BivinsTom & Julie BivinsWendy & Andrew BivinsStephanie BorundaWilliam BoyceMary BraddockJoel BrooksJennifer BrownSharon BruceSally CarmenAndy & Roxanne CarterSarah & Trevor CavinessMiles & Sandra ChildersCara CrowleyKimber DanielMaria DavisBrennin & Keisha DawsonDeborah DodsonEdward DowdyTammy DruryMatt & Vicki EdwardsRyan EscalonRyan EvansChristi FlattRichard & Priscilla FlodmanBill & Barbara FranksSha & Mica GearnAriana GomezMike GoodLynda & Jim GrayTodd & Catana GrayDan & Shirley GreenerMatt GriffithLinda & Cary GriggsJulie GuerraSarah GunsetV S HallTish HaltomCory & Laura HamiltonSeth & Leslie HaynesJohn & Darla HaysMichael HeardAngela HessGlen & Diane HicksJanet HodgeJerry & Margaret HodgeMark & Pam HotmannChris HudsonDavid HudsonKraig & Mary Nell HuntJerry IvyDarren & Jacy JenksBrad & Stacy JohnsonVirginia JohnsonChuck JonesAdam KahnTaylor Kelley

Tom KnappMary Ann & Richard KohnleMatthew & Kaitlyn LankfordRodney & Lois LaubhanLee Ann LefevreApril & Robert LemingMelissa LeyvaGary LoomasAndrew LopezPaul & Mary Lou LyonsFarrar & Rob MansfieldSharon & Robert MartinLizzie MasonRaenell McDonoughAmi McGlothlinGuy McSheffrey, Jr.Jedd McWhorterBob & Colleen MeyerSherry MillionRandy & Gail MillsGreg MitchellRebecca MontoyaShane L. MooreDale MorganDean & Sherry MorrisonShawn & Amy-Beth MorrisonMike & Sue MuellerGabriella NavarroMolly NelsonFernando NoriegaCheryl & Warren OldhamElvira PachecoSteve ParkerKatelyn PayneChris PerezShawnna PrattJohn & Dawn PringleThom PritzLisa PruittJody & Nathan ReynoldsCornelia RitchieKaren RobertsNemo RodriguezNolan & Ruth RyanDan SchaapHillary SchabenChelsea SimpsonSavannah SingletonSabrina SisnerosMike & Jana SmileyDale & Caroline SmithAmber SwaffordDebbie SwaffordDearil & Marilyn TaylorSloan & Susan TeepleTexas Rangers Baseball Foundation

Gary & Jennie ThornberryLinda Tinsley Crystal ValleAudrey VartabedianJason & Maggie VelkyJeri WalkerIrwin WallLonnie & Leann WallSherry WaltersCaroline WarePaige WareRichard WarePatrick WeirDouglas & Darla WhiteAlicia WhiteheadVeronica WilliamsTim & Vonda WilliamsCraig & Anita WoodsLorelei WoodsCarolyn WrightPam Zemanek

For years, The Bridge has been one of my favorite organizations. As a trained counselor, I have seen the caring and supportive environment that The Bridge provides for hurting children. We chose The Bridge as the benefactor of our Hot Blooded and Cold As Ice Race Series because of this dedication to the children of the Panhandle. We believe that it only makes our community stronger for local businesses to support local organizations.– Karen Roberts, Get Fit

UnITEd WAY dOnORSRicko AguirreMichelle J AndersonRichard AndersonAnonymous (70)Janet BartonBrea BerryTeresa BittleLinda A BlackTam BoatlerSandi BrandtGlen B. BurksMatthew L. CarterKathy ChristianDavid M. ClarkTarenzo P. ClemmonsPamela CodignoniStephanie CogginsPage & Associates ContractorsJohn CruzDwayne A CunninghamJames DavisLarry DavisLisa DouglassAaron C. DuckLinda DunlapCharles & Stefanie ElseaAnna L EmersonJoe D. EmersonGerald L. FindleyCarol FletcherLevin W FullerLyle Fussell

Kendra D. GarciaRodolfo GarciaJeannie A. GeorgeLisa R. GlickNathan Goldstein, IIIRene GonzalezPat GrabberRandy GrayEunice & Robert GreenJeanne & Verna HancockDamon L. HarveyAmanda J HaynesJohn M. H.eislemanTimothy T. HowardRick & Jill HoylerLarry D. HughesTony D. IveyDarren & Jacy JenksMegan JephcottToby D. JewettGary D. JohnsonScott D. JohnsonCory D. JonesJuanita G. JonesChristopher B. JunellLeisa KeithGale M. KennedyMichael D. KesselAlexi A. KhashanKimberely LaceyCindy LangstonKelly D. LewisTimothy LiteLance Long

Julia MaggiKent W. McCownTerry McKinneyTamber K. McKownMelissa MillerJano A. MitchellDonavon MorganFloyd MorganMatthew D. NeuschRyan J. NeuschLeta NixonCindy OwenChloe ParrAngela D. PeltonChuck & Debbie PhillipsDonna PooleMcKenzie PriceYvette RamirezJoel B. RhotonKarla J. RichVaughn E. RichardsonCharles RivesVance A. RobinsonMarvin L. RoweKathi SainCarlos A. SepulvedaRichard B. SharpChris SheffieldKristal SimsKaren A. SmithMichael E. SmithSuzanne SmithNanette SnowdenElaine Springs

Mike & Carolyn TheroJodi ThorntonPatricia ThurstonLisa M. TorresJennifer D. TrevinoCynthia L. TurnerJenna TylerMichael T. VanoverEdwin F. VeigaNichole VigilAdriana VillarrealDavid WalkerDeRema WalkerJeffrey WatsonJuli WeserBrien N. WilliamsTammy WilliamsJ. Ross WilsonTimothy L. WilsonDavid WolkenAmanda Workman

OTHER fUndInG SOURCESJosephine Anderson Charitable TrustDr. Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett FoundationM.K. Brown Foundation, Inc.Combined Federal CampaignChildren’s Advocacy Centers of Texas, IncGray-Pampa FoundationKimble Foundation TrustInez B. & H.E. McCarley Foundation

Ned O. & Linda G. Miller Charitable TrustWilliam O. & Louise H. Mullins Foundation TrustNational Children’s AllianceOffice of Attorney General (OAG)Laura Viola Scott Charitable TrustState Employee Charitable CampaignTexas Center for JudiciaryTexas Children’s Justice ActUnited Way Amarillo & Canyon

United Way Amarillo & Canyon - Youth CouncilDallam-Hartley Counties United Way, IncUnited Way of Deaf Smith CountyUnited Way of Hutchinson CountyUnited Way of Moore CountyOchiltree County United WayPampa United WayVictims of Criminal Acts (VOCA)

Interviewed 1039 children

Coordinated 10 multi-disiplinary teams in the Texas Panhandle

82 Volunteers donated 2154 hours

Trained 476 professionals

3401 people attended Community Education Programs

894 children attended Safety Education Training

funding SourcesUnited Way 25%Government 36%Special Events 24%Earned Income 7%Philanthropic 8%

financial OverviewIncome $624,011Amarillo Expenses $517,280Rural Expenses $106,731

Thank YOU for your support

The Bridge’s Wish list•TrinketsforTeens(Boys&Girls)•Dolls•NerfBalls•BlankJournals•GelPens&Pens•IndividuallywrappedSnacks (goldfish crackers, etc)•BoxedJuices

dAve wAlKerExecutive Director

For much of 2013, The Bridge was under construction. Construction projects are exciting, and they present some unique challenges. We had to find different places to park, everything was covered in dust, and it seemed that the jackhammer and the phone were linked together – both starting at the same time (I’m still trying to figure that one out).

But, after the dust had settled, the small inconveniences were well worth the end result. The expansion was finished just in time to host our annual holiday open house. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by, the new addition looks great! With your support, we now have plenty of office space for our staff and team members and an amazing conference room that is perfect for meetings and training. We couldn’t ask for a better facility. So, the building season is over, right? Well, not really.

As we begin 2014, we’ve continue to build…..•Ourstaffbyaddingafull-timeOutreachCoordinatorto better meet the education needs of our community. •Ournetworkofsatelliteofficesbybeginningrenovations for a location in Clarendon to serve the 100th District. This will complete our goal of having an office within an hour’s drive of any child who needs us in the entire panhandle. •Ourskillsbyattendingtraininginordertobringthe most comprehensive services to the families we serve.

You make tHis possible. Without the support our community, it would be a constant struggle just to maintain – growth would be a pipe dream.

Looking back on the years of my association with The Bridge, I see that we’ve never not been building. And, while building and growing are challenging, I take great comfort in knowing that we never will be finished. With your help, we will always strive to better serve the children who need us. We will never “arrive”. We will always be under construction.

YOUR support builta Stronger Bridge for a Brighter Tomorrow

The Capital Expansion Project for The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center was completed in December of 2013. The expansion added: •AnEducationConferenceCenter •Additionalofficespaceforstaffandteam members •Agaragetohousevehiclesusedtotravelto our outlying counties. The addition was important to continue to serve and meet the needs of our community by providing the quality of care that is required for the sensitive and complex cases that come through The Bridge.

SUPPORTERS WHO MAdE THIS ExPAnSIOn POSSIBlE: fOUndATIOnS And TRUSTS

Amarillo Area FoundationJosephine Anderson Charitable TrustAnonymous (2)Dr. Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett FoundationThe Mary E. Bivins Foundation

C.J. & Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust Gilliland Family FoundationHigh Plains Christian Ministries FoundationJ.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation Mays FoundationMeadows Foundation

IndIVIdUAlS And CORPORATIOnS

Donna AndersonAndrus BrothersAnonymous (5)Mary & Larry BarlowMarvin & Kim BenderMr. & Mrs. Andrew BivinsShelly & Erick BohannonMary & Brent BralleyTeresa ClemonsCliff & Stacey ConnerPat DeckardDenman Building ProductsPaul EvansTom & Tiffany GarlandPerry & Diann GilmoreLinda & Nick GoldsteinLynda & Jim GrayRandy & Susan GrayRon & Jennie Hailes

Jeff & Melissa HillThe Hoyler FamilySandy HudsonThe Jenks FamilyCandace KellerApril & Robert LemingCameron & Patty MonroeChloe ParrGary & Linda PitnerMcKenzie PriceThom & Jane Pritz Tommy RainsAmy & Marty RhoadesJudi & Dan SolleyCarolyn & Mike TheroNichole VigilDavid WalkerJeremi & Jill Young

“The Panhandle is fortunate to have The Bridge, which fulfills the vital role in protecting children in difficult circumstances.” – Amarillo Area Foundation

How YOU can get involved3rd Party EventsHOT BlOOdEd And COld AS ICE RUnSGet Fit owner, Karen Roberts, has a goal of helping our community to “Get Fit. Live Well.” And that is exactly what her team does by hosting the annual Hot Blooded and Cold as Ice runs benefitting The Bridge. The runs are held the last Saturday of January and July.

Every child deserves a voice. If volunteering at The Bridge/Get Fit runs will help provide them one, then we can’t think of a better use of our time. There is no greater reward than simply knowing a child is being blessed. – Coffee Memorial Blood Center

SCEnT-SATIOnAl” WOMEnVirginia “Ginger” Colins and Jean “Grannie” O’Brien work side by side creating their wonderfully scented goods to sell around Amarillo. These two ladies make the world a better place … better smelling, better looking, and better for children coming through The Bridge. Stop by and say hi when you see them stationed outside a local business!

THRIfT STOREFeel great and donate to America’s Best Thrift Store, where a percentage of annual sales are donated to The Bridge. Drop off to the store located at 3015 Plains Blvd or call (806) 376-1300 and arrange a pick up. Each donation is tax deductible.

www.bridgecac.orgevery dollar you invest in the Bridge children’s Advocacy center helps

transform the life of a child.

The number of children needing our help continues to rise – and we need your help now more than ever to meet those demands. Your generous gift will help restore a safe, happy childhood to young victims and forever change their lives.

Follow us on Twitter @TheBridgeAMAFind us on Facebook www.facebook/The-Bridge-Childrens-Advocacy-Center

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Children are the future of what our world will be, they must be heard and protected, The Bridge will listen and provide the help they will need. I donate so that The Bridge can continue to help our children have a bright future. – Linda Griggs

Hall of Justice Society

Leadership Givers making an annual gift of $1,000 or more will become members of the Hall of Justice Giving Society. Members play a vital role in the work of The Bridge, the only entity in the Panhandle providing crucial services to abused children in our area. By donating, you will be part of a vital support system fulfilling The Bridge’s mission, Providing a Child’s Path to Healing and Justice. Members will be invited to a special luncheon each year and will be recognized on a plaque prominently hanging in our office.

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Carl & Shylan BirdsongAndrew & Wendy BivinsErick & Shelly BohannonJennifer Brown Raymond & Helen BurtonPat DeckardPaul & Samanthia EvansJames & Gil FarrenNathan & Linda GoldsteinCary & Linda GriggsV.S. HallDavid & Sue HudsonDarren & Jacy JenksBryan KelleyRobert & April Leming

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In February 2014, The Bridge proudly hosted the second annual Heroes and Legends event. Headlining the event were Hall of Fame Quarterback, Troy Aikman and Hall of Fame pitcher, Nolan Ryan. The event emcee was Reid Ryan, President of Business Operations for the Houston Astros.

In addition to the sports legends, the hero of the event was Linzi Floyd. Linzi was five years old when she was abducted from her home and victimized. Linzi and her mother, Allison shared their family’s

story and how The Bridge helped in their journey of recovery. The Floyd’s case changed the way The Bridge provided services. A 24 hour on-call program was implemented and continues today.

Major sponsors of the event include: Amarillo National Bank, Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Budweiser, Baptist Community Services, Chicken Express, Great Nation Investment Corporation, Maxor, United Supermarkets, Upshaw Insurance and Wal-Mart.

Andy and I believe it gives more meaning to our lives if we are charitable. We are donors of The Bridge because the agency mission is important to changing the lives of abused children in our community. – Roxanne Carter