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OPENING SEPTEMBER 22ND FOR THE SEASON

The Bridge on 7th

The Bridge on 7th is a low-barrier warming shelter providing a safe place to sleep for individuals 18+ who are experiencing homelessness in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

 

Bridges of Hope, in partnership with law enforcement, Crow Wing County, nonprofit organizations, church partners, and community members recognized the need for a safe place for homeless adults to sleep in our community. This group has come together in a collaborative effort to address homelessness by providing a low-barrier overnight shelter that offers a safe place for individuals to rest for the night.

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We opened our doors on Friday, December 3, 2021.Since that first snowy night we have served 456 unique individuals and offered 8,289 nights of shelter from the cold Minnesota winter. 

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How can you help?

MONETARY GIVING

Our community has come alongside us on this project and has been extremely generous! We have a good start on our funding for our third season, but want to be responsible to both our guests and staff. Our goal is to start each season confident in our funding for the full season. Any help you can give goes towards operating costs is appreciated.

 

VOLUNTEER
If you have a small group that would commit to a week of volunteering at check in and check out, contact bill@bridgesofhopemn.org for more information!

 

DONATE SUPPLIES
Donations are accepted on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm. Please drop off items to the shelter. If you have any questions please contact our Shelter Manager at bill@bridgesofhopemn.org. 

Interested in Overnight Shelter volunteer opportunities? Let us know!

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What is it?: Our simple goal is to provide a safe, warm, decent place for people to sleep. You will not be required to sign up for anything, or feel pressured to do anything. A good night's sleep and a cup of coffee or snack are available. If you are looking for help with something, ask our staff and they will point you in the right direction!

How do I get in?: The shelter is first come, first served. Your first night you will be asked to sign our guest agreement.

Who can come?: The Shelter is open to all guests aged 18+.  

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Where is it?: 1926 S 7th St., Brainerd

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When is it open?: The shelter is open from 7 PM - 8 AM nightly - even holidays. Shelter will reopen on September 22nd, 2024.

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Walk ins are accepted from 7-11 PM

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How often can I go?: There is no limit to how many nights you can stay at the shelter! As long as you are following the simple rules outlined in the guest agreement and there is space available you are welcome.

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Key Partners & Funders

  • Baxter Police Department

  • Brainerd Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

  • Brainerd Fire Department

  • Brainerd Police Department

  • Bridges of Hope

  • Brainerd Area Collaboration on Homelessness (BACH)

  • Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation

  • Crow Wing County Community Services

  • Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Department

  • Crow Wing Power Community Trust

  • Essentia Health

  • Hallett Charitable Trust

  • Initiative Foundation

  • Lutheran Social Services

  • Representatives from area churches

  • Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen

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