About Us
Our Story
Every day, millions of adults in transition — caregivers, widows, women over 50, and the “missing middle” — face emotional wounds, financial stress, and limited resources. Without support, the risks are real: isolation, poverty, and declining health.
Bridge to Balance California, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was created to meet these challenges head-on. We provide virtual workshops, wraparound services, and community-based programs that help individuals and families move from crisis to confidence and from instability to independence.
Mission
Bridge to Balance California supports individuals and families in overcoming hardships by providing services that promote healing, stability, and self-sufficiency.
Vision
We envision a world where every person, regardless of their starting point, has the tools, support, and dignity to build a stable, meaningful life.
Our vision is to transform temporary setbacks into sustainable progress — creating healthier individuals, stronger families, and more resilient communities. Together, we connect people with the tools to rise stronger and thrive with purpose.
Our Team
Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including academia, psychology, project management, medicine, biotechnology, and software development. This diversity of expertise fuels meaningful collaboration and drives our success.
Helen Raine-Austin
Founder, Executive Director
Diane Powers
Board Member
Ethan Pak
Board Member
Miriam Malone
Secretary of the Board
Paris Pryor
Board Member
Ricky Robertson
Board Member
Ronisha Fuller
Board Member
Jeffrey McCorkmick
Board Member
Steven Garcia
Board Member, Tech Lead
Who We Serve
Our programs are designed for:
Former caregivers transitioning after caregiving ends
Individuals healing from grief, trauma, or chronic illness
Adults starting over after age 50
Women navigating divorce, widowhood, or retirement
People recovering from financial hardship or unemployment
Our Approach
We believe that true healing and stability require a holistic model. That’s why our services integrate:
Emotional Healing – through peer-led workshops like Hidden Wounds
Financial Renewal – with programs like Budgeting After Crisis
Faith & Confidence – empowering women through Rising Into Confidence
Wraparound Services – including financial coaching, housing support, employment readiness, and ongoing support circles
Bridge to Balance Services
By addressing the interconnected nature of life challenges, we help individuals and families build resilience, confidence, and lasting independence.