Across The Bridge

What Across The Bridge does

Across The Bridge, Inc. is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 83-2212439) founded in October 2018 and headquartered at 900 Cripple Creek Drive, Suite A, Lawrenceville, Georgia. It operates an umbrella recovery ministry serving people with addiction, homelessness, and related life crises, primarily across Gwinnett County in the Southeast US. The organization delivers a portfolio of programmatic services — including 12-Step recovery meetings (AA, HA, CA, CMA, SAA, NA variants), faith-based spiritual gatherings (Great Awareness Church, Smooth Talk, Freedom For All, XCELERATE), specialized support groups (Warrior Support Group for veterans with PTSD, Monday Afternoons With Mom for single mothers, Couples Recovery Group), on-site addiction counseling (by a Certified Master Addiction Counselor), free clothing distribution, food distribution, sober living scholarship awards, and the Under The Bridge homeless assistance program. All services are provided free of charge to clients.

In 2025 the organization reached 61,476 people across 799 meetings, a roughly 19% year-over-year increase, and served over 1,000 people weekly through its primary facility (9,000 sq ft across two adjoining suites) plus partner locations. The organization is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors and led by Founder/Executive Director Glenn Yankowski, with a small paid staff of approximately six supplemented by numerous volunteers. Its technology stack is minimal — a Weebly-hosted website, Facebook page, email newsletter, Zoom, and Facebook Live — with no proprietary software or AI/ML capability.

The revenue model is a nonprofit funding mix: donations from churches, corporations and individuals (a Nov-Dec 2025 end-of-year fundraiser alone raised $113,441), grants from private foundations and corporate sponsors (notably recurring grants from the Scott Hudgens Family Foundation, Waffle House $20K, Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, and the Jim & Billie Ellis Foundation), facility rental income, and service fees. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on a partner network of 20+ churches, recovery houses, sober living facilities, and government entities (including the City of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County Jail) for referrals, outreach co-location, and graduation ceremonies. Customer segments are diverse but mission-specific: people in addiction recovery (primary), families affected by addiction, homeless individuals, veterans with PTSD and trauma, and single mothers in recovery.

Name

Across The Bridge

Legal name

Across the Bridge, Inc.

Website

https://acrossthebridgeinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Across The Bridge is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lawrenceville, Georgia, providing free 12-Step recovery meetings, addiction counseling, clothing and food distribution, and homeless outreach — serving over 61,000 people in 2025 across Gwinnett County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Faith-based recovery
• Addiction support services
• 12-step meetings
• Human services nonprofit
• Recovery ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Primary revenue source from donations from churches, corporations, and individuals, plus grants from private sources
2. Facility Rental: Income from renting facilities to partner organizations for meetings and events
3. Service Fees: Revenue from services offered including counseling, coaching, and recovery referrals

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Across The Bridge operates as a faith-based 501(c)(3) human services organization providing free 12-Step recovery meetings (AA, NA, HA, CMA, CA, SAA, ATB RAW), faith-based spiritual gatherings, specialized recovery groups (Warrior Support Group for veterans with PTSD, Monday Afternoons With Mom for single mothers, Couples Recovery Group), on-site certified addiction counseling, free men's and women's clothing closets, food distribution, and the Under The Bridge homeless assistance program at its Lawrenceville, Georgia facility and partner locations.

Product overview

Across The Bridge is a faith-based non-profit 501(c)(3) human services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of addiction recovery and support services. The organization operates primarily as a service provider rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include a diverse range of 12-Step recovery meetings (such as ATB 12-Step RAW, Heroin Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous), spiritual gatherings (Great Awareness Church, Smooth Talk, Freedom For All), and specialized groups (Warrior Support Group for veterans with PTSD, Monday Afternoons With Mom for single mothers, Couples Recovery Group). Supporting services include free clothing distribution through Men's and Women's clothing closets, on-site addiction counseling by a Certified Master Addiction Counselor, the Under The Bridge homeless assistance program, the Catherine 'Cat' Howard Scholarship for those affected by overdose loss, and community-building events like XCELERATE worship celebrations and Bingo Devo. The organization also offers food distribution, recovery Bibles and workbooks, and referrals to rehab and sober living facilities. These services are delivered at the ATB facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with satellite meetings at partner churches and recovery houses throughout the Gwinnett County area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 12-Step Recovery Meetings A suite of spiritually focused 12-Step recovery meetings including ATB 12-Step RAW, Heroin Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous, and Narcotics Anonymous, held throughout the week at the ATB facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia for individuals in addiction recovery.
• Smooth Talk Spiritual Meeting A community spiritual meeting led by Robert 'Smooth' Colbert on Tuesday evenings that combines faith-based principles with recovery messages, available both in-person and via Facebook livestream.
• Warrior Support Group A hybrid meeting for combat veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD, trauma, addiction, and related challenges, available both in-person at ATB offices and via Zoom video conferencing.
• XCELERATE A monthly celebration event combining faith and recovery with live worship, baptisms, messages, prayer, and meals for attendees, featuring inspirational content from various church leaders.
• Freedom For All An all-recovery gathering held on Thursday evenings featuring live worship, baptisms, a message, and prayer, open to all seeking recovery support.
• Great Awareness Church A Sunday morning spiritual gathering held at 10:30 am in Suite A that provides fellowship and faith-based messages to the recovery community.
• Monday Afternoons With Mom A Monday afternoon recovery meeting for mothers where attendees can bring their children, focused on fellowship, support, and spiritual encouragement for single moms and those unable to attend regular meetings due to childcare needs.
• Clothing Closets Free clothing distribution services for men, women, and children in need, including dedicated Men's and Women's clothing closets with articles of clothing provided at no cost to recipients.
• Addiction Counseling Services On-site addiction counseling provided by Darrell Reynolds, a Certified Master Addiction Counselor highly regarded in the recovery community.
• Bingo Devo A faith-based recreational event combining Bingo games with devotional content, food, prizes, and fellowship, designed to help recovering individuals re-learn how to enjoy sober activities.
• Under The Bridge Program A homeless assistance initiative providing temporary housing help, food, showers, haircuts, and other services to homeless and helpless individuals in the community.
• Couples Recovery Group A Saturday evening meeting for couples navigating recovery together, focusing on healthy relationship tools, centering God in partnerships, and sharing personal testimonies.
• Catherine 'Cat' Howard Scholarship An educational scholarship program of up to $1,000 for individuals who have lost an immediate family member to an addiction overdose, for vocational or educational advancement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61,476 people served in 2025 (10,000 increase from 2024)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Step By Step RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization at 191 Plainview Drive, Lawrenceville, GA providing halfway house services. Holds graduation ceremonies at ATB facility.
• Good Landing RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMen's meeting held at their Dacula location (256 McMillan Road); collaborative programs for women at their facility; hosts events for their residents.
• We Are Living ProofcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization at 3340 Fairway Oaks Dr. #K, Lawrenceville. Holds graduation ceremonies at ATB; collaborative events and referrals.
• Recovery FoundationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at 2405 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville. Food distribution support through Satisfeed; holds graduation ceremonies at ATB.
• Campus Church of ChristcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer host location for 17 years; continues partnership at 1525 Indian Trail Road, Norcross, GA. Historical partnership dating back to founding.
• 12Stone ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing grants including Walton EMC grant; volunteer support and collaborative events.
• Life Church InternationalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting food distribution through Satisfeed program.
• Rise Up RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClosed group meeting held at ATB; graduation ceremonies held at ATB; collaborative recovery programs.
• His WaysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery partner; Glenn was keynote speaker at their fundraiser for 300 people.
• Made For More MinistriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner; speakers from their team contribute to Xcelerate events.
• Cocaine AnonymouscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCA meetings held at ATB; Treasurer Stephanie Kottmann serves on CA World Services Finance Board.
• Crystal Meth AnonymoussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMA meetings held Fridays at 7:30 PM at ATB Suite A.
• Sex Addicts AnonymoussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAA meetings held Tuesdays at 7:30 PM at ATB Suite B.
• Hope thru SoapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly Under The Bridge events providing showers, haircuts, food and services for homeless. Contact Megan at 770-365-2612.
• City of LawrencevillesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity engagement partnership with Officer Mason Geer; ATB involved in A.A. Zoom meeting to Gwinnett County Jail.
• Alcoholicos Anonymos (Hispanic A.A.)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish-language AA group meeting at ATB. Contact Israel at 770-378-4857.
• Grace & Purpose ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing support and referrals. Contact Rexx at 470-413-6959 or Patty at 678-491-9118.
• Helping Hands MinistriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner providing collaborative support. Contact Chad at 706-247-6627.
• Addiction Counselor USAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional addiction counseling referrals. Contact Tony at 678-787-9454.
• PTSD Foundation of AmericasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans PTSD support partnership. Contact James Robinson at 573-337-8008.
• Dunkin DonutssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing donations and support.
• Pizza HutsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing food donations for events.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hope for the Hurting: Faith-based recovery ministry network offering 12-Step recovery meetings in a church setting with Christian curriculum. Comparable faith-first approach to addiction recovery; smaller in scale than ATB.
• Adult & Teen Challenge USA: Faith-based addiction recovery organization operating residential and non-residential 12-Step-plus-Christian programs nationwide. Directly comparable in approach (spiritual + 12-Step, free/low-cost, church-affiliated) but operates at far greater scale.
• MARR Addiction Treatment Centers: Faith-based, long-term men's recovery program in Georgia rooted in Christian principles and 12-Step methodology. Directly comparable faith-first recovery philosophy, regional Georgia presence, and emphasis on sustained long-term sobriety over short-term detox.
• Frontline Mission: Faith-based recovery ministry specifically serving veterans and first responders — directly comparable to ATB's Warrior Support Group for combat veterans and first responders with PTSD and addiction. Small regional nonprofit with similar veteran-focused niche.
• Overcomers Center: Faith-based recovery center offering 12-Step meetings, transitional housing, and faith-based recovery programs. Closely comparable in service model (12-Step + faith + housing referrals) and target population to ATB.
• Celebrate Recovery: Christ-centered 12-Step recovery program hosted in churches across the U.S. Closely mirrors ATB's faith-based 12-Step meeting model, including addiction recovery chips and Christian-focused curriculum. Comparable in service design but distributed through partner churches rather than a dedicated facility.

Emerging players

• Victory Programs: Boston-based nonprofit providing recovery housing, shelter, and outreach for people experiencing addiction, homelessness, and HIV. Comparable umbrella service model combining recovery, housing assistance, and basic-needs support, though more secular in orientation.
• Oxford House: Network of self-supported sober living homes across the U.S. ATB refers clients to sober living facilities; Oxford House represents the institutional peer on the recovery-housing side of ATB's referral pipeline. Both serve recovery populations through community-based, peer-supported models.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Major nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery support services. Comparable in providing comprehensive recovery services including 12-Step integration, but operates clinical treatment programs rather than free community meetings.
• The Salvation Army USA: Large faith-based nonprofit providing addiction recovery (Adult Rehabilitation Centers), homeless services, clothing, and food distribution. Operates overlapping services (recovery + basic-needs + faith integration) at much greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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