Bridge Builders International

We build living bridges to Latvia...in Latvia...and from Latvia

 

Giving Opportunities

Where to Give

  1. Give to BBI’s General Fund (where needed most) – The General Fund is the financial backbone of the ministry. It covers the most essential organizational expenses...staff salaries, administration, communication, equipment, travel and insurance.

  2. Support BBI’s full time missionaries – Each missionary raises funds for support, ministry expenses and ministry projects. Chuck and Nancy Kelley  •  Paula Hewitt  •  Jaycee Jensen  •  Dustin and Kristine Peterson  •  Dan and Katie Roth

  3. Support Prayer Days – A BBI Signature Event. Prayer Days is an annual 3-day spiritual retreat for pastors and spiritual leaders in Latvia. Since 1999, it takes place every April, and involves more than 150 leaders. Needed for Prayer Days 2010:  $15,000

  4. Support Mission Days – A BBI Signature Event.  Mission Days is an annual 3-day mission mobilization conference for pastors, youth, missionaries and future missionaries. Since 2005, it takes place every January and involves up to 500 people.  Needed for Mission Days 2010:  $15,000

  5. Support BBI Translation and Publishing Projects – Celebrate Recovery Leaders Training Manual and 4 Study Workbooks  BBI is working with Atradums Publishing to translate and produce materials to help those with alcohol, drug and other addictions.  Funds still needed:  $12,000

  6. Support Eagle’s Wings Camp, Ergli, Latvia – Led by Dustin Peterson and Dan Roth

  7. Support Hope for Farm Families – Sheep Project in Ergli led by Dan Roth and Dustin Peterson

  8. Support New Hope Orphan Care: Riga Program – Jaycee Jensen’s ministry with older teenage orphan girls, preparing them to transition from institutional living to healthy, Christ-centered, independent living.

  9. Support New Hope Orphan Care: Transitional Home – Jaycee Jensen’s future ministry home for additional older teenage orphan girls.

  10. Support Baltic Pastoral Institute – BBI has a special partnership Baltic Pastoral Institute in Riga.

  11. To give for Humanitarian Relief or to support Mission Pakapieni, Latvian Christian Radio or a sister-church project, please call the BBI office, 541-602-6968.

Seven Creative Ways to Give

  1. •Tax-Free IRA Charitable Rollovers have been extended. As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, individuals 70 1/2 or older may now transfer any amount up to $100,000 from a traditional or Roth IRA directly to BBI without claiming this transfer as income.  This legislation expires December 31, 2009. Transfers can only be made until the end of the year. Please check with your accountant and call our office at 541-602-6968.

  2. •"In kind" gifts can be given to BBI. An "in kind" gift is something of value that BBI could either use directly or sell and use the proceeds for its work and ministry. We have received airline frequent flyer mileage, stamp collections, coin collections, furniture, computer hardware and software, and automobiles. We are open to receiving other types of gifts as well, including real estate. Please know that IRS regulations do not allow us to fix a value on "in kind" gifts.

  3. •Securities, whether or not they have appreciated in value, can be given. We have the ability to receive, buy and sell stocks and bonds through our Charles Schwab account. It is BBI's practice to sell donated securities as soon as they are received. Over the years, BBI has been greatly blessed by these kinds of gifts. Please call our office to discuss specifics. 541-602-6968

  4. •You can name Bridge Builders International in your will as one of the worthy causes that you would like to receive a final gift. BBI has gratefully received several such gifts which have been put to very fine use. BBI has a fine working relationship with professional organizations with expertise in wills and estate planning. Please call our office for details. 541-602-6968

  5. •You can attend and/or invite friends to one of BBI's annual celebration banquets. These are marvelous evenings of sharing, music, information and opportunity.

  6. •You can host a special BBI Praise and Prayer gathering in your home. This is a great way to introduce your friends and loved ones to BBI. Chuck Kelley or a BBI missionary or board member could be invited to help lead the evening.

  7. •You can introduce BBI to your friends, colleagues and/or church. We are always looking to share BBI’s vision and opportunities to new people and churches.


  2. How to Give

  3. Give Online

  4. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover


  6. Mail a Check

  7. Bridge Builders International

  8. PO Box 4073

  9. Salem, OR 97302



  12. Donate Over the Phone

  13. Call 541-602-6968



  16. Monthly Automatic Giving Plan

  17. Download BBI MAGP Form




  21. Read BBI’s Financial Principles,

  22. Policies and Practices