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
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
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 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
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
Jul 24, 20183 min read
New Staff to Join Self-Healing Communities Efforts
Written by Jenny Holmes & Kassie Heisserer On the heels of announcing a new community collaborative project, Bridges of Hope has...
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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
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
May 16, 20172 min read
Third-Annual Afternoon Tea a Success
On Sunday, May 7, over 150 women, girls, and even some gentlemen joined Bridges of Hope at Cragun’s Legacy Pavilion on a beautiful and...
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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
Nov 11, 20153 min read
What Does it Mean to Hope?
What does it mean to hope? For some, it’s the thought of building a dream home, or perhaps it’s anticipating an acceptance letter to your...
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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 1, 20151 min read
Common Goods Now Open in Crosslake!
It’s been quite exciting and busy around here at Bridges of Hope! In case you haven’t heard, we are officially open for business at our...
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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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