It’s the ‘Little Things’
Did you know that by simply making a date with your daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend or any other important lady in your life,...
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sarah5365
Feb 2, 20181 min read
Laura’s Moment
Once Laura achieved sobriety, her child was temporarily placed back in her home on a trial basis before going back to court for the final...
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sarah5365
Nov 7, 20172 min read
Thanksgiving overflows
“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of...
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sarah5365
Oct 24, 20172 min read
Alyssa’s Moment
Alyssa and Dan had been married for several years. The couple has two active children, solid jobs, vehicles, and a comfortable home; the...
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sarah5365
Aug 11, 20171 min read
Sara Jo’s Moment
Sara Jo is a single parent of two school-age girls. She had recently been divorced and was living with her mother, something she never...
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sarah5365
Aug 4, 20171 min read
Will You Run for Hope This Year?
Written by Jenny Holmes, with assistance from Kassie Heisserer. Some people run for fun, some run for the free shirt, but on September...
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sarah5365
May 16, 20172 min read
Third-Annual Afternoon Tea a Success
On Sunday, May 7, over 150 women, girls, and even some gentlemen joined Bridges of Hope at Cragun’s Legacy Pavilion on a beautiful and...
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sarah5365
May 1, 20171 min read
Dressed to Bless
Teatime is a great time–and excuse–to put on your finest and channel your inner English aristocrat. Looking for a fun new dress, jewelry,...
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sarah5365
Apr 27, 20172 min read
Pinkies up! It’s time for Tea
During some searching, I came across fun and fascinating information regarding how the tradition of afternoon tea came to be. According...
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sarah5365
Mar 14, 20173 min read
Spring Cleaning (and Giving)
A combination of the recent stretch of unseasonably warm weather combined with recent weight loss triggered my inner spring cleaner a...
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sarah5365
Dec 30, 20161 min read
2016 in Pictures
Here are just a few shots from 2016, highlighting the enormous person-power that is involved in making Bridges of Hope and Common Goods...
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sarah5365
Dec 12, 20162 min read
Diane’s Moment of Hope
[Note: Diane graciously allowed us to use her real name and details. Diane: thank you for your courage and generosity!] It has been 27...
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sarah5365
Nov 10, 20161 min read
Nichole’s Moment
A survivor of domestic violence, Nichole describes her experience working with Bridges of Hope over the course of a few years, and...
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sarah5365
Nov 2, 20161 min read
Andrea’s Moment
Andrea shares her experience working with Bridges of Hope ~6 years ago, when she was a newly single mom with two young children. Today,...
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sarah5365
Sep 15, 20162 min read
Patty Sue’s Story
Since joining the Side by Side program two years ago, Patty Sue is the first to admit that her life has changed for the better. Patty Sue...
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sarah5365
Aug 29, 20162 min read
Supporting Family and Caregivers: Respite Services
As a single mother of three children under the age of three and with another on the way, Kristine needed help. Her time for self-care and...
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sarah5365
Aug 1, 20162 min read
A Glowing Success – 2016 Run for Hope
Post by Jenny Holmes, guest blogger. ———————————————– Over 100 adult runners and walkers, along with kids of all ages, recently...
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sarah5365
May 20, 20162 min read
Liz’s Moment
Then one afternoon late last fall Liz called again, and once again I expected to talk to her about why she didn’t need any gas, clothing...
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sarah5365
Apr 13, 20162 min read
Crossing Bridges by Jenny Holmes
I was first introduced to Jana Shogren, and subsequently the Bridges of Hope organization, four years ago. At the time, I was working for...
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sarah5365
Dec 18, 20152 min read
Danielle’s Moment
No matter what our “loose ends” might be, I hope we all take more than a few moments to pause, breathe, and prepare our minds & hearts to...
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