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Jun 23, 20152 min read

Gordon and Rhonda’s Moment

This year marks the 10th year that Bridges of Hope has been offering Crisis Nursery Services to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Yes, you read...

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...

Feb 6, 20151 min read

Building Bridges, Building Community

Do you know what happened when local 5th graders were given: 100 popsicle sticks, some white glue, strong science classroom instruction,...

Jul 24, 20143 min read

A Fairy Tale Ending

Over the past two and a half years, I have had the privilege to work with 44 teen parents through our Teen Parent Outreach Program at...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 8, 20112 min read

Andrew’s Moment

Andrew, a single father, had been unemployed for about four months, and the utility bills had begun to pile up. He connected with Bridges...

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...