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Amanda’s Story
Christ-centered fellowship providing a safe and loving community for people in recovery.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Debbie G, Founder
“I thought I had it all together. I had a great career and all the answers, and I was also not ready for a series of events that rocked my life. I ended up in a mess of addiction, divorce, dysfunction, and heartache. I lost loved ones, and I knew I couldn’t get my life back. I had to take a step in a new direction. It took time, love, and mentoring, but my life was changed. I am a survivor of two sibling suicides, domestic abuse, divorce, and a whole lot more. But Jesus has redeemed my life and given me a purpose that I never had before. Today I sit with people in crisis and I serve them in the same way that I was served. I get it because I’ve lived it, and I will stick with you!”
Susan Connelly-Wright, CEO
Having grown up in a broken home, I then raised my children in a broken home continuing the cycle. My addiction led me to abandon my children, homelessness, and I lived a depraved life. I cried out to the Lord 8 years ago and he has truly set me free as I have followed him out of that miserable pit! For the last 8 years I have taken the gospel into the rehab that I got sober at. I could not believe the love and mercy that is available in Christ even though I had walked away from him so many times. I want everyone to know about the transformational power available in Christ and to meet others right where they are at to do so. I am happily married to Joseph Wright who also gave his life to the Lord 10 years ago in prison. We have a beautiful family that God has restored. I dropped out of high school when I was young, yet just finished my master’s in management & leadership to bring glory to God for how far he can bring a life surrendered to him! I am excited to step into the role of CEO at BFF and carry on the legacy of intercepting people’s lives in their most vulnerable moments to help them walk free in Christ!!!!
Vanessa Sarzoza
“Coming from a family line of addiction, racism and incarceration and to being where I am today, is nothing less than the mighty and merciful hand of almighty God. Not only did he save me, but He has also transformed my heart, my life and given me a future and a hope I never thought was possible. Truly from Death to Life!”
Phil Sarzoza
“Being given a second chance at life free of drug addiction and prison, I have found a sense of purpose in leading other men to the Cross of Christ. Jesus is the only reason I have the wonderful life I have today. A wife who loves and trusts me, a daughter I an raise the right way, a job where I am leading men to a good work ethic and accountability. I would have never thought any of this was possible. But God! It is an honor to lead the men of BFC and to stand with my beautiful wife in her role at BFF. Jesus. The game changer!”
Amber Guerrieri
We met Amber in 2015 along with her 6-month-old son Keith. Amber was a part of the Bridge 2 Hope Ministry where she flourished. We have been a part of Amber’s and Keith’s life since then. That is one of the greatest joys of BFF is that we are actually a part of these mom’s lives as they journey their new journey with Christ, and being a single Mom, Amber has had to lean on the Lord a lot. And she has done so beautifully. Amber has a full-time position with a top law firm downtown, and recently purchased her own home. This is a joy for us to have Amber join us, not only because we know she will do a great job, but because one of our goals at BFF is to help raise up leaders from within the Community. So, this is very cool for us! We LOVE to see God work this way and I know you do too. So, please join me in welcoming Amber to the Team! And please pray for her and Keith as they re-enter BFF in a whole new way in a whole new season. You Go Girl!!
Congratulations to our newest Alumni!
What an experience it has been being a part of BFF. I’m grateful that my family is involved and has grown with me in the journey. The most amazing part is being able to witness generational patterns change for our daughter Halo and son Nathaniel. It’s a joy to be able to give back to our community with service and love honoring our Father in heaven.
Thank you to all the beautiful people involved in BFF, God Bless you.
I’ve been going to BFF since I arrived at Arizona Women’s Recovery Center in September of 2021.
When I first heard about BFF I was so excited to be able to go to church! I fell in love with the program from the first time I went. Being able to spend time worshiping my Heavenly Father and learning and sharing with other people who have been through similar struggles has been so eye-opening and fulfilling. I have made meaningful connections with many women over the past 3 years and I am inspired every day with what God has taught me and continues to teach me about myself through these women and mentors.
Before BFF I was sad and alone in my room by myself. Now I’m happy. I have a community. I’m not alone. Thanks to BFF, I now have friends and I know that I am loved.
I have had quite a journey with BFF…I met Debbie G and Amanda Corona in church a couple of years back. Amanda had mentioned to me about this group, but I was hesitant to go… I was scared…then one day I was listening to Debbie G in church (she amens!) and thought OMG lady you are annoying, but then after the service God purposed us to meet and she gave me this flyer for BFF. I guess she saw the hurt in me. I was still hesitant to go. I would have to find a ride and I didn’t want to rely on anyone to take me there, but then about a week or so later they said BFF was going to be moving to the church I attend and that they were having a back to school family night s so I decided to try it out and I tell you what it’s the best choice I have made in a long time…it has opened me up to explore God a lot more and understand what he’s about. Now 2 years later I have my own place after leaving a broken relationship and I have my own car which I never thought I would ever have. and I also stand up for myself and I never thought I was strong enough to do that!! I am so thankful to be clean of crystal meth for 16 years as of August 3rd and 7 years of alcohol come December 21st. I have two wonderful children that had kept me going strong and a best friend that has never given up on me no matter what!! I wouldn’t trade all this for the world. I am so thankful for everything and everyone in my life, and I thank everyone for their support.
BFF has been such a godsend and a blessing. I remember being at Weldon a couple of months in and sober from twelve years of drugs, abuse, and trauma, I was lost. My spiritual connection was cut my self-esteem was shot and I was my own worst enemy. I was asked by one of my dear Weldon sisters to come to BFF. Just to try it and see if I liked it. My fear set in because that meant I’d have to talk and look people in the eye I was terrified and didn’t want to go because the devil continued to speak lies into me telling me every excuse not to go. But God was louder. When I got there, I was so scared I could barely look anyone in the eyes and didn’t want to talk. Then these beautiful worship songs would fill the room of these god-fearing women with praise and dance and the Holy Spirit entered the entire space. I couldn’t help but feel like ok this is what I needed this is exactly where I belonged. Of course, I was too nervous to even raise a hand or speak at the table talk but every Friday I got more and more confidence and more words from the holy spirit spoken into me, and every Friday night more of my spiritual connection grew the more I felt God fill my heart to where it wasn’t just me there anymore, Jesus was speaking threw ‘me and to me. I was changing. Now it has become a complete part of my routine I couldn’t miss a Friday! I found home in these worship songs that by a month or so in I’m going all out both hands in the air surrendering to my lord to take all of me without a care who saw. That was the thing I was seen in a way without judgment I was seen for the god-fearing woman I always knew I was destined to find. I was seen by Debbie which was the best feeling to have someone see what the Lord has done for me. So much so she asked me to be a co-table leader. Me?! Speaking to ladies about Jesus? And of course, the devil was right there to tell me how inadequate I’d be and to find any way out of it, but Debbie believed in me so much I couldn’t say no. The first time I led the table Jesus just took over and being a witness to the tears and laughs and serious healing being done at these tables I am so absolutely honored and blessed to be a part of such an amazing group of women. Thank you, Jesus thank you for my extended beyond fear to freedom family I’ll always cherish! Thank you to Debbie for believing in me and seeing what I couldn’t and soon began to believe and see in myself. Thank you to my amazing teacher sister in Christ and good friend Brandy as well love you all.
BFF has been a challenging healing journey for me. I have learned so much about myself and others and about the genuine love and grace of God. This space has allowed me the chance to Come out of my shell and truly embrace strangers who have become family and women who have become friends and confidantes. When I started i wasn’t sure what God had in store for me but I’m so glad I decided to step out of my fears and comfort zone and allowed Him to show me this community that I didn’t realize I needed. I’m humbled and so grateful to be part of the lives of such wonderful people.