The Bridge team welcomes Rachel Dukes

June 30, 2024 18

The Bridge, a network of Christian-format radio stations serving Delaware, Maryland, South Jersey and the Eastern Shore of Virginia, announced the addition of of Rachel Dukes, a dynamic and passionate individual, as its new community engagement specialist.

In this crucial role, Dukes will foster connections and build relationships within the community.

A native of Lancaster County, Pa., Dukes has lived in Delaware for 15 years. Her focus has always been on missions and community. In 2019, she served the community at Chick-fil-A Seaford, where many people recognized and valued her presence planning special events.

Her position at The Bridge combines her passion for serving people and her unwavering desire to introduce them to Jesus. Dukes will partner with Ben Sorrells, director of community engagement, to develop and deepen The Bridge’s commitment to regional nonprofit organizations, churches and individual listeners.

In addition to its broadcasts and podcasts, The Bridge also oversees various community projects. Most recently, the station’s listeners helped provide clean water and meals to more than 1,300 children in Uganda, Zambia and Malawi. The Bridge has also adopted a village in the Dominican Republic known as La Union Abajo and regularly provides funding to help residents, including building a bakery and sewing center to provide skills and income to young women.

Locally, The Bridge coordinates Hands & Feet, a day of service to other nonprofit organizations, with several hundred volunteers. The Bridge also helps connect and strengthen the community through special events such as concerts, seminars and food distributions.

The Bridge consists of four FM radio stations reaching a population of more than 1.5 million people in four states, plus a growing audience via its app and web stream. The stations are 88.7 FM, WKNZ, Harrington-Dover; 92.5 FM, WNKZ, Pocomoke City-Salisbury, Md.; 89.3 FM, Bridgeton-Vineland, N.J.; and 105.5 FM, Cape May Courthouse-Ocean City, N.J. The stations exist to be a voice in the community connecting people to Jesus and each other, and strengthening their lives.

The Bridge of Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The Bridge studios and offices are located in Milford.

For more information, go to wearethebridge.org.