Bridges of HopeJul 31, 20182 minHope in our CommunityIt’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...
Bridges of HopeFeb 2, 20181 minLaura’s MomentOnce Laura achieved sobriety, her child was temporarily placed back in her home on a trial basis before going back to court for the final...
Bridges of HopeNov 10, 20161 minNichole’s MomentA survivor of domestic violence, Nichole describes her experience working with Bridges of Hope over the course of a few years, and...
Bridges of HopeNov 2, 20161 minAndrea’s MomentAndrea shares her experience working with Bridges of Hope ~6 years ago, when she was a newly single mom with two young children. Today,...
Bridges of HopeMar 12, 20151 minInspiring HopeI 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...
Bridges of HopeDec 17, 20142 minCharlotte’s MomentI had the blessing of visiting with Charlotte about her experiences with Bridges of Hope over the last couple of years. Charlotte is a...
Bridges of HopeOct 23, 20141 minShe is Clothed with Strength and Dignity…Defeated…worn out…confused. These are some of the words that Cindy used to describe herself and her situation when I first met her. Cindy...
Bridges of HopeJul 24, 20143 minA Fairy Tale EndingOver 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...
Bridges of HopeApr 9, 20142 minChuck and Kristi’s Moment“To everyone who’s lost someone they loved, long before it was their time…. The days that you had with them were not enough, when you...
Bridges of HopeNov 12, 20132 minBrenda’s MomentBrenda had been in an abusive relationship from the time when she was a teenager, and she was convinced that she could not support her...
Bridges of HopeAug 29, 20132 minOne step forward…and another step back.In this job we celebrate a lot of successes–both small and large–with the families we work with. However, the reality in life (for our...
Bridges of HopeAug 5, 20132 minCrisis Nursery to the Rescue!Sally called Bridges of Hope, crying hysterically. She is the mother of three children: Jackie (age 7), Holly (age 5), and Tim (age 3). I...
Bridges of HopeMay 16, 20133 minTom & Kelly’s MomentTom and Kelly were at their wits end. The couple had three children: an eleven-year-old (Kim) and 8-year-old twins (Simon & Cyril). Kim...
Bridges of HopeMay 6, 20131 minMaggie’s MomentMaggie 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...
Bridges of HopeMar 20, 20134 minNew Program Making a Big Difference for Teen ParentsThe Teen Parent Outreach Program is new to Bridges of Hope in the past year. This program is a collaborative effort with Crow Wing County...
Bridges of HopeJul 18, 20122 minShelly’s MomentFamily Support Services is a unique program that can be tailored to fit the goals of each family. Staff meet one-one-one with parents in...
Bridges of HopeApr 6, 20124 minLily and Mae’s MomentThe girls today, ages 5 and almost 3. Photo by Neree Jackson | StudioYou Lily and Mae weren’t living a fairytale. Jason and Kristy are...
Bridges of HopeJan 24, 20111 minRochelle’s MomentThat’s when Rochelle called Bridges of Hope, explaining to the staff that she knew she needed to get her mental health under control...