By Tracey Morrison
Contributing Author
I attended a men’s conference at Fayetteville State University in April 2026, hosted by Brother Strong, with my friend, Bridgett Floyd, who accompanied me along with her two sons. Dr. Joel Tudman, the main speaker of the event, delivered a powerful sermon addressing men operating under false identities, the labels placed on them by society, and the toxic coping mechanisms they may use to navigate life challenges. Tudman encouraged men to heal, discover who God has called them to be, so they can thrive in every area of their lives.
Looking back, the event was a much-needed opportunity for my friend to attend, as it perfectly aligned with her purpose in what she’s really called to do. The project she envisions bringing to life is A Gentle Giant Touch (AGGT), a transitional living environment for men who need genuine direction that will ultimately lead to life transformation. Bridgett views men as leaders, while also recognizing the enemy’s plan to target those who are not equipped to handle life challenges. This interview with my dear sister was intended not only to hear her story and learn more about her new project, but to also to gain awareness from her perspective of the challenges men face, how the men she encounters cope with the hard knocks of life, and how God is using her to carry out the mission.
“My vision is to bring awareness to the men. We’re targeting men because they are sometimes misunderstood. They are overlooked because of their title of being a man. Well, just because they’re a man doesn’t mean they’re not subjected to or should be left out to receive helped,” she told GDN.
“If we help our men more, it will take some relief, stress, and burden off women. [Many] times, women try to carry a man’s task or a man’s position because of the lack men [are experiencing] in this generation. I want to target more men to help build them and make them strong for generations to come,” she added.
As a person closely aligned with God, she listened to His voice clearly and carefully before following His steps to move on the project. Bridge housing, in general, is much needed in the community, to provide people experiencing homelessness with a temporary stable environment while receiving the necessary resources and life skills tools to thrive into permanent dwelling.
In 2024, before the federal government excluded gender-specific data, men outpaced women in homelessness by 60%, per the National Alliance to End Homelessness. According to the Point-In-Time (PIT) count data, homelessness increased by 27% between 2013 and 2025. For content purposes, the PIT count is a yearly one-night census survey through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, to determine the number of homeless individuals in the country. In North Carolina, 15,512 individuals experienced homelessness, a 33% increase, in the categories of emergency shelters, transitional housing, and unsheltered locations.
She associated the name AGGT, with her brother, George Floyd, due to the negative perception others had of him. She mentioned that he experienced his ups and downs due to societal expectations associated with being a man, but she recognized him as a gentle giant with a heart of service.
She recognized this calling on her life when she realized that men felt comfortable coming to her for advice, sharing their struggles, and receiving her honest feedback. She also noticed how traditional sayings, such as “Men don’t cry,” “Whatever happens in here stays in here,” and “You’re not a man if you do this or that,” affected men. These phrases were passed down from generation to generation, teaching many men to hide their emotions instead of expressing what they’re going through.
“I connected this 501(c)(3) to him because he believed in serving men and the community. He wanted to see men do well, especially the young guys coming up,” she stated.
“He always tried to give them encouraging words that would help them along the way. Words they could carry with them, not words meant to brush them off or get them out of their way. He sincerely cared about the community and the men in it,” she added, while also highlighting other meaningful work George did, including serving those experiencing homelessness and taking men to be baptized.
Through AGGT, Bridgett is carrying forward her brother’s legacy while bridging gaps in services available to men. AGGT’s Legacy Living Program will provide men with the support they need to thrive spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. The Clinton, NC, native shared that this is mission reflects the work George was already doing and was committed to continuing before his passing. She is committed to continuing that work and honoring his legacy to the best of her ability.
Bridgett hopes to see AGGT Legacy Living residences in communities around the world. She wants each residence to be a place where men are welcomed with love from the moment they walk through the doors. Her goal is for every man to feel seen, supported, and reminded that their past doesn’t determine their future.
“Our community needs more than just housing. Men need a safe place where they can rebuild, grow, heal, and receive the guidance they need to become stable and independent. They also need to know that someone still believes in them and that their story is not over,” she shared.
Bridgett is using her gift to fulfill the mission in the way God has called her to, inspiring men to BEE restored, BEE whole, and BEE everything God created them to BEE.
For more information about A Gentle Giant’s Touch and
ways to support or donate, visit www.agentlegiantstouch.com .
