Our Staff

Kevin Lutz

Executive Director

Kevin joined Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area as Executive Director in March of 2022. He will be involved in directing all aspects of Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area while focusing most of his energy and attention on organizational advancement opportunities, networking with other Social Service organizations in South Central PA, increasing the number of church relationships interested in partnering as Neighboring Volunteers and working together to end family homelessness, and discovering more opportunities to grow the Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area program ultimately ending homeless for more families in Cumberland, Dauphin and York Counties.

Kevin has worked in the Print and Mail industry for the past 25 years, owning and managing a printing company in Harrisburg for 22 of those years. Prior to working in the business world, Kevin had a career working for Non Profit organizations, working for 2 Vocational Rehabilitation organizations, Dauphin County Case Management and also as a Program Director for Keystone Residence. He is active in the community, having served as a Director on a number of Boards including Bethesda Mission and PA CASA, is active in the Church and volunteers in several ministries. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Shippensburg University.

Kevin grew up in the Harrisburg area and graduated from Central Dauphin High School. He has been married to his wife, Donna, for 34 years. They have 2 adult sons as well as two 2 grandchildren whom they are raising. When not attending softball or soccer games, he enjoys spending time reading, exercising and riding his Indian motorcycle.

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Brenda Lee Strawbridge

Director of Development

Brenda has extensive experience in the field of human and social services, where she aided victims, primarily women and children, who suffered from domestic violence and sexual assault. She has also worked with the homeless population through shelter and outreach services.

Brenda has first-hand knowledge of what it’s like to navigate life without a support system. She is a single parent and woman of color who grew up in poverty and as an adult continued to face social and economic hardships. Her understanding of many of the issues encountered by our moms makes her passionate about our mission to engage Christian Faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.

Brenda earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Managerial Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Heidi Cardenas-Weaver

Lead Program Case Manager
Heidi Cardenas-Weaver joined Bridge of Hope Harrisburg in September 2024 as the Lead Program Case Manager. She has experience with senior citizens in low-income HUD housing; counseling women in crisis pregnancy; and assisting young families in multiple birth settings as a labor doula.
Heidi was a young single mother and was supported by her own mother to pursue her education enabling her to graduate from Cairn University with a B.S. in Biblical Studies and an emphasis on Organizational Leadership. Her personal and professional experiences have solidified her conviction that healing and growth happen through relationships and practical support, which is God’s design. Now, Heidi is pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Social Work with a desire to teach and create opportunities for relationships to change the way society approaches family stability, healing and mental health.
Heidi and her husband, Tim will soon celebrate 19 years of marriage. They have 6 children and 3 grandchildren. Her ideal day includes invigorating discussions on life and theology; sitting around a dinner table or fire-pit and everyone’s kids running around. She loves animals, nature, & reading (especially LOTR and the Wingfeather Saga).

Dianna Thomas

Director of Administrative Services

Dianna started with Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area in July 2022. She has many years of administrative and development experience with non-profit organizations. Dianna is responsible for all administrative program support services.

She has been married to her husband, Daryl, for 30 years. They have 2 adult children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

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