Building Bridges…in more ways than one
“To build bridges of support, anchored in Christ’s love, between families in the Lakes Area and the community assets that can help them...
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sarah5365
Jan 29, 20144 min read
A Few Numbers, and Many of Your Words
Last year was another record-breaking year at Bridges of Hope. In 2013, we received referrals, calls & requests for help from 2,896...
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sarah5365
Nov 26, 20132 min read
Thanks to You…
We are having another record-breaking year here at Bridges of Hope. So far this year, we have been able to serve 2,662 households (and...
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sarah5365
Nov 21, 20133 min read
Great Partnerships, Guaranteed
Amazing things are happening at Bridges of Hope, all because of you. Because of you, we are SO CLOSE to meeting the challenge of...
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sarah5365
Nov 18, 20132 min read
Thanksgiving Meals
We actually received over 360 applications and 208 kind-hearted sponsors have already stepped forward. Thank you! If you haven’t already,...
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sarah5365
Nov 12, 20132 min read
Brenda’s Moment
Brenda had been in an abusive relationship from the time when she was a teenager, and she was convinced that she could not support her...
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sarah5365
Nov 4, 20131 min read
60K in 60 Days Kick-Off Event a Success
On Friday, November 1, about fifty brave souls gathered at the Franklin Arts Center parking lot for lunch at Prairie Bay’s Side Dish food...
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sarah5365
Oct 29, 20132 min read
Dustyne’s Moment
Dustyne and her beautiful children had experienced too much heartache, and Dustyne turned to Bridges of Hope despite feeling nervous and...
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sarah5365
Oct 29, 20132 min read
Where will you be on November 1?
A gift of $150 supports our work with one family. We hope you will join us for lunch on Friday, November 1st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...
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sarah5365
Sep 28, 20132 min read
One Year Ago…
Where were you one year ago? I remember clearly that I was in our little office in First Lutheran Church, looking around at stacks of...
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sarah5365
Sep 24, 20131 min read
A Look Back at 2012…Our Annual Report
Our 2012 Annual Report is now available on our website. The annual report gives us an opportunity to thank our donors, reflect on the...
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sarah5365
Aug 29, 20132 min read
One step forward…and another step back.
In this job we celebrate a lot of successes–both small and large–with the families we work with. However, the reality in life (for our...
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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 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 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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