The year is past its midpoint; which means it’s time to check in on where we’re at thus far with programming and services. As of August...

Have you ever felt the love of a pet? Their loyalty, support, and fur-covered silliness can keep us smiling through the highs and lows;...

On Saturday, April 6, 2019, nearly 200 women, teens, kids, and of course several area Fire Fighters convened at Madden’s Town Hall...

In the last seven months, the Self-Healing Communities Project has reached over 1,600 people in Crow Wing County. In case you haven’t...

One of the ways Bridges of Hope aims to support families and keep children safe in Crow Wing County is through Respite Services. This...

In Lila’s case, she was lucky to find out about her failing furnace during summer, leaving her a cushion of time to figure out how to...

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We...

What do you hope for? For the past couple years, Bridges of Hope has been asking this question to Lakes Area residents as part of our...

Single parents have to make difficult decisions all the time, and this was no different for Ella. For example: should she exchange her...

Tonight, we celebrate milestones the best way we know how- good friends, good conversation, and of course, cupcakes! Between the seven of...

At its core, Bridges of Hope was created to bridge gaps and connect people to resources; and the newly-launched Self-Healing Communities...

Just as the heat of summer is ramping up, the last thing you want to find is your refrigerator inoperable. Shauna called Bridges of Hope...

Written by Irene, 2018 Side by Side program graduate, along with Kassie Heisserer. Irene first joined Side by Side in the summer of 2013:...

It’s over halfway through the year; a good time to pause and look back on what we’ve done so far in 2018. A quick glance at our database...

After the birth of their third child, Jess was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She experiences attacks, where the condition gets...

Rachel arrived in Brainerd by bus late on a Friday afternoon. She had recently escaped an abusive relationship, and though an order for...

“Shocked” was the emotion Levi used to describe how he felt after reading the notice sent out by his health insurance provider. There had...

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...

“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...

Alyssa and Dan had been married for several years. The couple has two active children, solid jobs, vehicles, and a comfortable home; the...