Something for Everyone
Ever wonder where you could buy a nearly-life-sized Orangutan Puppet? What about a Snowman Pinata? A bench made from a sleigh bed? A...
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sarah5365
May 29, 20132 min read
Iris’ Moment
Iris’ adult son was able to help with her mortgage once in awhile; and Iris also had good friend, also a widow, with whom she would...
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sarah5365
May 22, 20131 min read
Run for Hope – Moved to Paul Bunyan Trail
Hello friends! I want to give you a quick update about the Run for Hope – we are moving it to the Pa This 5k is for people of all ability...
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sarah5365
May 16, 20133 min read
Tom & Kelly’s Moment
Tom and Kelly were at their wits end. The couple had three children: an eleven-year-old (Kim) and 8-year-old twins (Simon & Cyril). Kim...
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sarah5365
May 16, 20131 min read
Golf Tournament Goal to Raise $20,000
Fred Boos & Mark Ronnei – Tournament Founders Spring is here; let’s talk GOLF! Our thanks goes out to Grand View Lodge for choosing...
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sarah5365
May 14, 20132 min read
Churches Play a Key Role
In 2012, local churches provided: Our largest non-grant source of support ($46,963 in 2012). Over $23,000 to be used as direct assistance...
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sarah5365
May 13, 20132 min read
A Place at the Table
Hunger is a very real issue in our community. In fact, at Bridges of Hope, we hear from around 8 households per week who are worried...
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sarah5365
May 6, 20131 min read
Maggie’s Moment
Maggie is a 34-year-old single mother with a 9-year-old daughter named Yasmin. Maggie had been referred to one of Bridges of Hope’s...
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sarah5365
Apr 30, 20132 min read
New Program Puts Participants “Side by Side”
Last fall, Bridges of Hope launched its newest program, called Side by Side, which is a mentoring program for women. We began recruiting...
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sarah5365
Apr 25, 20131 min read
Time to Dust Off Those Running Shoes!
Spring is finally here, really, it IS! The sun is shining and soon the snow will melt & be replaced with green grass! We’ll all be...
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sarah5365
Mar 28, 20132 min read
It’s Not About the Bunny, the Candy, and the Ham. Or is it?
She explained that, because her work hours had been reduced lately, she just couldn’t afford the gas money to travel, and, on top of...
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sarah5365
Mar 25, 20132 min read
New Collaboration with Salem WEST Begins April 1
& You may have heard that Bridges of Hope is teaming up with Salem WEST to serve our clients better. As many of you know, Salem WEST is a...
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sarah5365
Mar 20, 20134 min read
New Program Making a Big Difference for Teen Parents
The Teen Parent Outreach Program is new to Bridges of Hope in the past year. This program is a collaborative effort with Crow Wing County...
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sarah5365
Jan 2, 20131 min read
YOU made it a Happy New Year!
Greetings wonderful supporters! YOU made it a Happy New Year for more than 2,500 households in the Lakes Area! It was Monday, December...
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sarah5365
Jan 2, 20131 min read
Our Blog: 2012 in Review
The WordPress.com stats people prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog: Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest...
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sarah5365
Dec 27, 20121 min read
His Blessings Abound
From all of us here at Bridges of Hope, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We have nearly reached our $60,000 goal and are VERY thankful...
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sarah5365
Dec 19, 20121 min read
Campaign Reaches $41,000–and Matching Funds Available!
Thank you, thank you, and thank you again. If you have been a supporter to Bridges of Hope this year, you made a difference in the life...
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sarah5365
Dec 5, 20122 min read
The All-Time Top Eleven Quotes from our Clients
Since our founding, Bridges of Hope has built-in a specific follow-up component to our services. We have two main reasons for doing this....
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sarah5365
Nov 30, 20122 min read
Common Goods’ Top 10 Most Appreciated Donations
The following is a list I’ve compiled of our “Top Ten” most appreciated donations. These items are our best sellers, are the most sought...
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sarah5365
Nov 21, 20122 min read
Thanksgiving Blessings
Thanksgiving Prayer O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry; When I have work, help me to remember the jobless; When I...
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