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About Us
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Bridges of Hope is a faith-based 501c3 nonprofit
organization,
incorporated in 2002. Our service area includes Crow
Wing County and the bordering communities.
Our Mission & Vision
To build bridges of support, anchored in Christ's love,
between families in the Lakes area and the community
assets that can help them thrive and gain hope.
Bridges of Hope links families to community supports and
resources. It creates partnerships within the broader
community to help strengthen, stabilize and support
families in the Lakes area, sending a message of hope
and empowering families to thrive.
Our Services
More about our programs and services can be found
here.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Meetings by appointment only; in most cases we can
assist you over the phone without the need to come into
our offices.
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| Guiding Principles |
- Christ calls us to love our neighbor as
ourselves.
- Families can be strengthened by formal and
informal support.
- Faith communities are in a unique role of
offering relationships to those who are in crisis.
- Healing happens best in the context of
community.
- Having an active faith makes a difference in a
person's life.
- We respect diversity, individual needs, beliefs
and values.
- We will be fiscally responsible to our donors,
funding sources and the community.
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Governing Structure
The Board of Directors is made up of community members from
the Brainerd Lakes area, representing higher education,
the business community, human services, faith
communities and others. The Board provides leadership and oversight
to the ongoing operations of Bridges of Hope in regards
to planning,
budgeting, fund development, and community networking.
Board member terms are for 3 years, with a limit of two
consecutive terms.
Bridges of Hope's
Fact Sheet.
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Financials & Annual Reports
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Staff
Jana Shogren, Executive Director
Kassie Heisserer, Development Manager
Suzanne Welch, Common Goods Manager
Katie Sordahl, Family Service Worker
Janelle Vesely, Family Service Worker
Jennifer Koenig, Resource Specialist
Meghann Morris, Program Assistant
Contact Us
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2012 Board Members
Patty Baltz
Bill Brekken
Jill Brodmarkle
Tracy Jeremiason
John Just
Val Knudsen
Tami Laska
Kevin Littman
Erika Nilsen
Pat Sharbonda
Taylor Stevenson
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