Shine BRIGHT for Justice
Creating a thriving Brevard County for every person.
BRIGHT is a 501(c)3 community organization with 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.
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?
- Micah 6:8 NRSV
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.
BRIGHT Calendar for 2026-2027 - MAJOR EVENTS (all invited)
Community Problems Assembly - Monday, December 7 from 6:30-8:30pm at TBD
Rally - Monday, April 5 from 6:30-8:30pm at TBD
Nehemiah Action - Monday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30pm at TBD
Celebration - Monday, May 24 from 6:30-8:30pm at TBD
BRIGHT Calendar for 2026-2027 - TEAM ASSEMBLIES / TRAININGS
House Meeting Kick-Off - Monday, September 14 from 6:30-8:30pm at Grace UMC in Merritt Island
House Meeting Report - Monday, November 9 from 6:30-8:30pm at TBD
Research Kick-Off - Monday, January 11 from 6:30-8:30pm at TBD
Research Report - Monday, March 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at TBD
Celebration Training - Monday, May 10 from 6:30-8:30pm at TBD
BRIGHT Calendar for 2026-2027 - CLERGY GATHERINGS
Clergy Gathering #1 - Thursday, October 22 from 12-2pm at TBD
Connect with Us
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Email
annmarie@thedartcenter.org
Mailing Address
7400 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
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