Executive Director: Francesca J. Crane became executive director of Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties in December 2004. She comes to this position with 16 years of experience in missions work in Bolivia and the Dominican Republic .  She has been involved in program development, education, fundraising, mentoring, and administration.   

“I feel privileged to work with Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties ,” says Francesca. “It is the kind of ministry that brings people together in a way that truly leads to a long-term solution in changing the lives of homeless single mothers and their children. It is a wonderful example of living out the gospel message.”

Francesca is fluent in Spanish and has her master’s degree in intercultural studies from Wheaton Graduate School , Wheaton , Illinois and her bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio State University . Presently she is working on her doctorate from The University of Wales.