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.
Upcoming BRIGHT Events (2025-2026)
Rethinking Justice Workshop
Monday, November 17 from 6:30-8pm at Christ the King Church (meeting at Merritt Island Presbyterian Church)
Address: 600 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952
BRIGHT Clergy Gathering
Thursday, January 22 from 12-2pm at Truth Revealed International Ministries (TRIM)
Address: 2838 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
BRIGHT Team Assembly and 1:1 Training
Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm at Suntree UMC
Address: 7400 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
BRIGHT Covenant Assembly
Monday, March 16 from 6:30-8pm at Suntree UMC
Address: 7400 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
BRIGHT Celebration
Monday, June 8 from 6:30-8pm at Mt. Moriah MBC
Address: 2295 Dr Harvey Riley St, Palm Bay, FL 32905
In addition to these special events, we plan to have a series of research-to-action meetings and a series of miniature Nehemiah Action events this year. Contact us with the form below to get plugged in!
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
annmarie@thedartcenter.org
Mailing Address
7400 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
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