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Quarters for Hope
Some of the greatest ideas come out of our collaborative partnerships, and Bridges of Hope is so thankful for our community partners!
jessica04938
Apr 29, 20203 min read
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Noon Sertoma Club Donates $5,000 to Bridges of Hope
BRAINERD, Minn. (June 18, 2019) – A surprise presentation to Bridges of Hope by a member of the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club made a tea...
sarah5365
Jul 3, 20191 min read
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A TEA-riffic Success for Side by Side
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, nearly 200 women, teens, kids, and of course several area Fire Fighters convened at Madden’s Town Hall...
sarah5365
Apr 15, 20192 min read
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Self-Healing Communities Project Update
In the last seven months, the Self-Healing Communities Project has reached over 1,600 people in Crow Wing County. In case you haven’t...
sarah5365
Apr 1, 20192 min read
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Brainerd Rotary Foundation Funds to Support Parenting Series
The Brainerd Rotary Foundation recently awarded $2,500 to the Self-Healing Communities Project at Bridges of Hope for the development and...
sarah5365
Mar 22, 20191 min read
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The Power of Hope
What do you hope for? For the past couple years, Bridges of Hope has been asking this question to Lakes Area residents as part of our...
sarah5365
Dec 10, 20182 min read
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Partnering With You for a Healthier Community
At its core, Bridges of Hope was created to bridge gaps and connect people to resources; and the newly-launched Self-Healing Communities...
sarah5365
Nov 1, 20182 min read
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It’s the ‘Little Things’
Did you know that by simply making a date with your daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend or any other important lady in your life,...
sarah5365
Feb 5, 20182 min read
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Thanksgiving overflows
“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of...
sarah5365
Nov 7, 20172 min read
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Will You Run for Hope This Year?
Written by Jenny Holmes, with assistance from Kassie Heisserer. Some people run for fun, some run for the free shirt, but on September...
sarah5365
Aug 4, 20171 min read
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Third-Annual Afternoon Tea a Success
On Sunday, May 7, over 150 women, girls, and even some gentlemen joined Bridges of Hope at Cragun’s Legacy Pavilion on a beautiful and...
sarah5365
May 16, 20172 min read
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Dressed to Bless
Teatime is a great time–and excuse–to put on your finest and channel your inner English aristocrat. Looking for a fun new dress, jewelry,...
sarah5365
May 1, 20171 min read
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Pinkies up! It’s time for Tea
During some searching, I came across fun and fascinating information regarding how the tradition of afternoon tea came to be. According...
sarah5365
Apr 27, 20172 min read
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A Glowing Success – 2016 Run for Hope
Post by Jenny Holmes, guest blogger. ———————————————– Over 100 adult runners and walkers, along with kids of all ages, recently...
sarah5365
Aug 1, 20162 min read
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Crossing Bridges by Jenny Holmes
I was first introduced to Jana Shogren, and subsequently the Bridges of Hope organization, four years ago. At the time, I was working for...
sarah5365
Apr 13, 20162 min read
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Hopelessly Devoted
Business owner. Bicycle enthusiast. Photographer. Father. Husband. And, just one year ago, Biff Ulm added ‘board member’ to the list. “I...
sarah5365
Dec 14, 20153 min read
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Beauty in the Storm
In the midst of a storm, the last thing many of us witness is beauty. However, one Brainerd area couple saw just that in the hours, days...
sarah5365
Dec 7, 20152 min read
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Just Over Four Weeks To Go!
We’re already 4 weeks into our 2015 Bridges of Hope “I Hope” fall fundraising campaign, and we have been blown away by the generosity of...
sarah5365
Dec 1, 20151 min read
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Baptism by Fire
Tim Holmes’ first day on the job was July 13, 2015 – the morning after a devastating windstorm blew through the Lakes Area – changing the...
sarah5365
Nov 16, 20152 min read
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What Does it Mean to Hope?
What does it mean to hope? For some, it’s the thought of building a dream home, or perhaps it’s anticipating an acceptance letter to your...
sarah5365
Nov 11, 20153 min read
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