Shine Bright for Justice
Creating a thriving Brevard County for every person.
BRIGHT is a 501(c)3 community organization made up of seven member congregations across Brevard County. While our congregations differ in terms of theology, race, socio-economic status, and location, we are united in our Biblical call to do justice. Unlike direct service agencies or mercy ministries, BRIGHT does not work to address the immediate needs of individuals. Instead, BRIGHT is a direct action organization made up of justice ministries that work together to address the root cause of community problems by using the power of organized people to hold public leaders accountable for fair and just policy.
2024 BRIGHT Community Problems Assembly
Thursday, October 24th at 7:00p.m.
The annual Community Problems Assembly will be hosted at Grace United Methodist Church in Merritt Island and co-sponsored by the South Brevard NAACP. We’ll learn the results of our county-wide listening process. We’ll hear personal testimonies from our members on the issues impacting them most and learn what we can do to take action. This year’s Community Problems Assembly will include a Candidate Forum on the topic of affordable housing with candidates running for Brevard County Commission. :
Annual BRIGHT Rally
Thursday, March 6th at 7:00p.m.
Nehemiah Action Assembly
Monday, April 1st at 7:00p.m.
Upcoming BRIGHT Events
Affordable Housing
There is a crisis of affordable housing across the country, and Brevard County is no exception. Over 33,000 families in our county are paying more than half of their income on housing. Therefore, BRIGHT is calling on our county leaders to fully fund our Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Increasing Reading Achievement
Learning to read is critical for the future of success of our children. However, 44% of Brevard County third graders are not reading at grade level. BRIGHT is pushing for our schools to make reading a priority and to use a proven curriculum backed by the Science of Reading.
Connect with Us
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
bright4justice.brevard@gmail.com
Mailing Address
7400 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
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