Hope is Happening
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...
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sarah5365
Aug 1, 20193 min read
Paul’s Moment
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;...
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sarah5365
Apr 15, 20192 min read
A TEA-riffic Success for Side by Side
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, nearly 200 women, teens, kids, and of course several area Fire Fighters convened at Madden’s Town Hall...
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sarah5365
Apr 1, 20192 min read
Self-Healing Communities Project Update
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...
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sarah5365
Mar 1, 20192 min read
Marcy’s Moment
One of the ways Bridges of Hope aims to support families and keep children safe in Crow Wing County is through Respite Services. This...
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sarah5365
Jan 1, 20191 min read
Help Needed(!)
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...
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sarah5365
Dec 19, 20183 min read
A Generous Community
“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...
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sarah5365
Dec 10, 20182 min read
The Power of Hope
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...
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sarah5365
Nov 26, 20183 min read
Ella’s Moment
Single parents have to make difficult decisions all the time, and this was no different for Ella. For example: should she exchange her...
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sarah5365
Nov 12, 20182 min read
The Definition of Support
Tonight, we celebrate milestones the best way we know how- good friends, good conversation, and of course, cupcakes! Between the seven of...
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sarah5365
Nov 1, 20182 min read
Partnering With You for a Healthier Community
At its core, Bridges of Hope was created to bridge gaps and connect people to resources; and the newly-launched Self-Healing Communities...
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sarah5365
Aug 30, 20182 min read
Shauna’s Moment
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...
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sarah5365
Aug 20, 20183 min read
Not Just Blowing Smoke
Written by Irene, 2018 Side by Side program graduate, along with Kassie Heisserer. Irene first joined Side by Side in the summer of 2013:...
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sarah5365
Jul 31, 20182 min read
Hope in our Community
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...
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sarah5365
May 30, 20182 min read
Jess’s Moment
After the birth of their third child, Jess was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She experiences attacks, where the condition gets...
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sarah5365
Apr 27, 20182 min read
Rachel’s Moment
Rachel arrived in Brainerd by bus late on a Friday afternoon. She had recently escaped an abusive relationship, and though an order for...
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sarah5365
Feb 28, 20182 min read
Levi’s Moment
“Shocked” was the emotion Levi used to describe how he felt after reading the notice sent out by his health insurance provider. There had...
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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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