Some of the greatest ideas come out of our collaborative partnerships, and Bridges of Hope is so thankful for our community partners!

It’s officially 2020, the start of a new year and decade, which also means the end of our 2019 I Hope Campaign. From November 1st to...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

[Note: Diane graciously allowed us to use her real name and details. Diane: thank you for your courage and generosity!] It has been 27...

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...

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...

In the midst of a storm, the last thing many of us witness is beauty. However, one Brainerd area couple saw just that in the hours, days...

Callie is a mom of three kids: Damion, Alayna, and Alexa, and is in the process of divorcing from her husband of many years. Even though...

It’s that dreaded feeling you get…when you realize you have just been in a car accident. What happened before the accident is usually a...

Ashley and Dustin are a married couple with two children. The family has been struggling to make ends meet for quite a while. So often,...