Brainerd Rotary Foundation Funds to Support Parenting Series
The Brainerd Rotary Foundation recently awarded $2,500 to the Self-Healing Communities Project at Bridges of Hope for the development and...
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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
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
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 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
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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sarah5365
Aug 2, 20153 min read
Storm Response: Proud of our Community!
Many of our neighbors were hit by the storm that produced up to 90 MPH straight line winds on July 12th. While some of us had just a few...
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sarah5365
Jun 29, 20152 min read
Summer Donations at Common Goods
Do you have great items just sitting around that you no longer have any use for? Have you recently had a garage sale or plan on having...
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sarah5365
Apr 20, 20152 min read
It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child
Child abuse is difficult to think about, but we need to think about it and we need to create a community where parents are supported and...
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sarah5365
Mar 12, 20151 min read
Inspiring Hope
I have the awesome privilege to work for an agency that I love and in a role that is a perfect fit for me. I am an Outreach Worker at...
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sarah5365
Nov 25, 20142 min read
The Top Seven Reasons Why You Should Make a Gift this Fall
Bridges of Hope is in the midst of our Fall Fundraising Campaign, and this year we need your support to help us reach our goal of raising...
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sarah5365
Nov 20, 20143 min read
Samantha’s Moment
Samantha and Matthew have three children (Alex, Tanner, & Asher). They have interacted with Bridges of Hope on a few different occasions...
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sarah5365
Nov 12, 20143 min read
Irene’s Moment
“Crazy.” –Irene said with a little chuckle. That’s how she described her life before Bridges of Hope. Irene is able to see the joy in her...
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sarah5365
Nov 7, 20142 min read
Are You a Frantic Family?
Are you a frantic family? Do you sometimes wonder if have you have over-scheduled your kids? Now that we are a couple of months into...
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sarah5365
Oct 23, 20141 min read
She is Clothed with Strength and Dignity…
Defeated…worn out…confused. These are some of the words that Cindy used to describe herself and her situation when I first met her. Cindy...
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sarah5365
Oct 10, 20142 min read
What You Might Not Know About the Cold Weather Rule
As we experience God’s blessings during this fall season, we think about colorful leaves,apple cider, a trip to the pumpkin patch, and...
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sarah5365
Sep 27, 20142 min read
Callie’s Moment
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...
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sarah5365
Jul 3, 20143 min read
When can I leave my child home alone?
Summer is in full swing and many parents may be wondering: When can I leave my child home alone? As a parent, I remember wondering when...
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sarah5365
May 16, 20142 min read
Looking Ahead
Our staff and board members spent the day together yesterday enjoying good food & fellowship and we also did some planning for the future...
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sarah5365
Apr 9, 20142 min read
Chuck and Kristi’s Moment
“To everyone who’s lost someone they loved, long before it was their time…. The days that you had with them were not enough, when you...
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