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The Bridge Center for Hope VIP Ribbon Cutting and Open House

ReCAST Baton Rouge supports The Bridge Center for Hope at its VIP Ribbon Cutting and Open House, held Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 9 a.m.
  
Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis (District 6); Councilman Lamont Cole (District 7);  Mayor Sharon Weston Broome;  Deputy Chief Mike Mitchell, Office of the Public Defender; District Attorney Hillar Moore; and various Bridge Center for Hope Board Members gathered for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House at remodeled location.

Mayor Broome prepares to address crowd Ribbon Cutting/Open House Ceremony
 
Councilman Lamont Cole (District 7) – The Bridge Center of Hope falls within Councilman Cole’s District
 

Chief Murphy Paul addresses crowd at Ribbon Cutting/Open House Ceremony
 
John Spain, Baton Rouge Area Foundation Executive Vice President
 
William “Bill” Quinn, Community Advocate
 
Mayor Broome, David Covington, CEO, RI International, John Spain, Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Kathy Liebert, Chair, Bridge Center for Hope and William “Bill” O-Quin, Community Advocate cut ribbon.
 
Charlotte Claiborne, Bridge Center of Hope Executive Director and members of Board of Directors

 
Living Room-Style Reception Area where law enforcement and other first responders will bring those experiencing mental health crisis to triage and service.
 
Inside Facility (above and below)





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