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!
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abby539
- Jan 10, 2020
- 2 min
2019 Fall Campaign Update
It’s officially 2020, the start of a new year and decade, which also means the end of our 2019 I Hope Campaign. From November 1st to...
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sarah5365
- Sep 1, 2019
- 2 min
Hope is Happening
The year is past its midpoint; which means it’s time to check in on where we’re at thus far with programming and services. As of August...
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sarah5365
- Aug 1, 2019
- 3 min
Paul’s Moment
Have you ever felt the love of a pet? Their loyalty, support, and fur-covered silliness can keep us smiling through the highs and lows;...
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sarah5365
- Jan 1, 2019
- 1 min
Help Needed(!)
In Lila’s case, she was lucky to find out about her failing furnace during summer, leaving her a cushion of time to figure out how to...
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sarah5365
- Dec 19, 2018
- 3 min
A Generous Community
“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We...
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sarah5365
- Aug 30, 2018
- 2 min
Shauna’s Moment
Just as the heat of summer is ramping up, the last thing you want to find is your refrigerator inoperable. Shauna called Bridges of Hope...
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sarah5365
- Jul 31, 2018
- 2 min
Hope in our Community
It’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...
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sarah5365
- Apr 27, 2018
- 2 min
Rachel’s Moment
Rachel arrived in Brainerd by bus late on a Friday afternoon. She had recently escaped an abusive relationship, and though an order for...
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sarah5365
- Feb 28, 2018
- 2 min
Levi’s Moment
“Shocked” was the emotion Levi used to describe how he felt after reading the notice sent out by his health insurance provider. There had...
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sarah5365
- Nov 7, 2017
- 2 min
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...
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sarah5365
- Oct 24, 2017
- 2 min
Alyssa’s Moment
Alyssa and Dan had been married for several years. The couple has two active children, solid jobs, vehicles, and a comfortable home; the...
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sarah5365
- Aug 11, 2017
- 1 min
Sara Jo’s Moment
Sara Jo is a single parent of two school-age girls. She had recently been divorced and was living with her mother, something she never...
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sarah5365
- Dec 12, 2016
- 2 min
Diane’s Moment of Hope
[Note: Diane graciously allowed us to use her real name and details. Diane: thank you for your courage and generosity!] It has been 27...
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sarah5365
- May 20, 2016
- 2 min
Liz’s Moment
Then one afternoon late last fall Liz called again, and once again I expected to talk to her about why she didn’t need any gas, clothing...
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sarah5365
- Dec 18, 2015
- 2 min
Danielle’s Moment
No matter what our “loose ends” might be, I hope we all take more than a few moments to pause, breathe, and prepare our minds & hearts to...
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sarah5365
- Dec 7, 2015
- 2 min
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...
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sarah5365
- Sep 27, 2014
- 2 min
Callie’s Moment
Callie is a mom of three kids: Damion, Alayna, and Alexa, and is in the process of divorcing from her husband of many years. Even though...
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sarah5365
- Mar 13, 2014
- 2 min
Kimberly’s Moment
It’s that dreaded feeling you get…when you realize you have just been in a car accident. What happened before the accident is usually a...
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sarah5365
- Jul 23, 2013
- 2 min
Dustin & Ashley’s Moment
Ashley and Dustin are a married couple with two children. The family has been struggling to make ends meet for quite a while. So often,...
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