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
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
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
May 11, 20152 min read
Is AmeriCorps VISTA Right for You?
VISTA is often described as the “domestic version of the PeaceCorps,” and is a national service program that Bridges has successfully...
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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
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
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 4, 20141 min read
Common Goods for the Common Good
Did you ever think that you could give back by purchasing something for yourself? Well, you can! Shopping at Common Goods not only helps...
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sarah5365
Apr 30, 20132 min read
New Program Puts Participants “Side by Side”
Last fall, Bridges of Hope launched its newest program, called Side by Side, which is a mentoring program for women. We began recruiting...
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sarah5365
Apr 15, 20132 min read
Volunteers Make a Difference at Common Goods
Washing Windows! At Common Goods, we are thankful for the hundreds of volunteers who help out every year! Volunteers help us get extra...
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sarah5365
Oct 31, 20121 min read
How Are YOU Involved This Fall?
Fall is our busiest season here at Bridges of Hope and we would love to have YOU join us! Here are a few updates about what we’ve been...
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sarah5365
Apr 25, 20121 min read
Volunteer Appreciation Week
by savit keawtavee http://bit.ly/HC2RVF National Volunteer Week embodies the energy and power volunteers evoke on a daily basis as they...
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sarah5365
Mar 9, 20121 min read
The Heart of the Beast
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about...
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sarah5365
Jul 26, 20113 min read
Not in the Spotlight but a Rockstar Nonetheless
image by smokedsalmon | http://bit.ly/freedigitalphotos_smokedsalmon One of our positively stellar volunteers–someone who inspires you to...
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sarah5365
Mar 29, 20112 min read
The Spirit of Service
For many middle school and high school students, Spring Break is time to head out on a family vacation or to just take it easy for a...
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sarah5365
Feb 10, 20111 min read
Common Goods Volunteer Recognized
Congratulations to Phillip Vennemann of Brainerd for being selected as the Youth Volunteer of the Month! Philip is one of our valuable...
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