Who We Are
Bridge of Hope BuxMont Vision Statement:
Ending homelessness, one family and one church at a time.
Bridge of Hope BuxMont Mission Statement:
Ending homelessness for single-parent families in Montgomery and Bucks Counties by connecting them to professional case management and trained mentoring groups from Christian churches in order that the families achieve permanent housing, financial self-sufficiency, and family stability.
Bridge of Hope BuxMont Core Values:
As we seek to carry out our mission, we strive to…
Exemplify the love of Jesus Christ through our actions. Embrace multi-faceted diversity throughout the organization. Respect the dignity and privacy of participants, volunteers, and donors Build strong relationships with churches. Maintain integrity in financial and organizational management
Bridge of Hope BuxMont Staff
Terra Harris, Executive Director

tharris@bridgeofhopebuxmont.com
“I must make a difference”.
Terra began as the Executive Director on October 19, 2009. She is originally from Baltimore, Maryland and was previously the Executive Director for Spring House, a transitional living program for women and their children. She has worked in the human services field for 20 years (in 4 different states) in various positions such as: Director in an advocacy/ mentoring program which assist middle/high school students in graduating from high school and the Program Director for a residential female facility in Danville/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To date, her most rewarding experience in the field was as a Probation Officer in Baltimore City (female only clients). The experience of being a Probation Officer was one she enjoyed immensely and understands without a doubt it prepared her for the other experiences in her career progression. She has obtained the following degrees: an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Science.
Board of Directors
Steven C. Bauman , 2009
Blooming Glen Mennonite Church
Business Owner
Souderton, PA
Karen Delp, 2008
Calvary Church of Souderton
Insurance
Harleysville, PA
Duval Denlinger, 2009
Blooming Glen Mennonite Church
Business Owner
Perkasie, PA
Maura Derstein, 2008
Calvary Church of Souderton
Insurance
Telford, PA
Karen Ferich, 2005
Lower Providence Presbyterian
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Collegeville, PA
Harry A. McConnell, 2009
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale
Vice Presicent Human Resources,
Peter Becker Community
Lansdale, PA
Steve Myers 2007
Souderton Brethren in Christ
Chief Financial Officer, Dock Woods
Souderton, PA
Dawn Ranck, 2008
Plains Mennonite Church
Pastor
Lansdale, PA
Rev. Marjorie Duncan Reed 2006
Antioch Baptist Church
Director of Associate Ministers
North Wales, PA
Kyle Zehr, 2008
Blooming Glen Mennonite Church
Insurance
Perkasie, PA
Melinda Zeigler, 2008
Leidy’s Church
Volunteer
Telford, PA
Honorary Advisors
Lowell Miller
Blooming Glen Mennonite, Accountant, Sellersville, PA
Jeff Landis
Blooming Glen Mennonite, Legal Services, Sellersville, PA