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
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
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
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
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
Dec 1, 20151 min read
Just Over Four Weeks To Go!
We’re already 4 weeks into our 2015 Bridges of Hope “I Hope” fall fundraising campaign, and we have been blown away by the generosity of...
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sarah5365
Nov 16, 20152 min read
Baptism by Fire
Tim Holmes’ first day on the job was July 13, 2015 – the morning after a devastating windstorm blew through the Lakes Area – changing the...
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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
Jul 14, 20152 min read
Storm 2015 Relief Efforts & Resource Updates
[Last updated: 7/28/15] Bridges of Hope is helping to coordinate some of the relief efforts following the major storm that hit the Lakes...
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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
Mar 5, 20152 min read
The Role of Volunteers at Common Goods
Bridges of Hope owns and operates a thrift store called Common Goods, which is located at 16227 Hwy 371 North in Baxter, Minnesota. If...
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sarah5365
Jan 21, 20152 min read
Loving Our Neighbors
At Bridges of Hope, our mission is to build bridges of support, anchored in Christ’s love, between families in the Lakes area and the...
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sarah5365
Dec 17, 20142 min read
Charlotte’s Moment
I had the blessing of visiting with Charlotte about her experiences with Bridges of Hope over the last couple of years. Charlotte is a...
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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
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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