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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Bridges of Hope
- Aug 29, 2016
- 2 min
Supporting Family and Caregivers: Respite Services
As a single mother of three children under the age of three and with another on the way, Kristine needed help. Her time for self-care and...
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Bridges of Hope
- Jun 23, 2015
- 2 min
Gordon and Rhonda’s Moment
This year marks the 10th year that Bridges of Hope has been offering Crisis Nursery Services to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Yes, you read...
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Bridges of Hope
- Apr 20, 2015
- 2 min
It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child
Child abuse is difficult to think about, but we need to think about it and we need to create a community where parents are supported and...
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Bridges of Hope
- Mar 12, 2015
- 1 min
Inspiring Hope
I 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...
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Bridges of Hope
- Dec 17, 2014
- 2 min
Charlotte’s Moment
I had the blessing of visiting with Charlotte about her experiences with Bridges of Hope over the last couple of years. Charlotte is a...
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Bridges of Hope
- Nov 7, 2014
- 2 min
Are You a Frantic Family?
Are you a frantic family? Do you sometimes wonder if have you have over-scheduled your kids? Now that we are a couple of months into...
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Bridges of Hope
- Oct 23, 2014
- 1 min
She 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...
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Bridges of Hope
- 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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Bridges of Hope
- Jul 24, 2014
- 3 min
A Fairy Tale Ending
Over 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...
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Bridges of Hope
- Jul 3, 2014
- 3 min
When can I leave my child home alone?
Summer is in full swing and many parents may be wondering: When can I leave my child home alone? As a parent, I remember wondering when...
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Bridges of Hope
- Feb 27, 2014
- 2 min
Building Bridges…in more ways than one
“To build bridges of support, anchored in Christ’s love, between families in the Lakes Area and the community assets that can help them...
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Bridges of Hope
- Oct 29, 2013
- 2 min
Dustyne’s Moment
Dustyne and her beautiful children had experienced too much heartache, and Dustyne turned to Bridges of Hope despite feeling nervous and...
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Bridges of Hope
- Aug 5, 2013
- 2 min
Crisis 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...
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Bridges of Hope
- May 16, 2013
- 3 min
Tom & Kelly’s Moment
Tom 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...
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Bridges of Hope
- May 13, 2013
- 2 min
A Place at the Table
Hunger is a very real issue in our community. In fact, at Bridges of Hope, we hear from around 8 households per week who are worried...
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Bridges of Hope
- May 6, 2013
- 1 min
Maggie’s Moment
Maggie 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...
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Bridges of Hope
- Apr 15, 2013
- 2 min
Volunteers Make a Difference at Common Goods
Washing Windows! At Common Goods, we are thankful for the hundreds of volunteers who help out every year! Volunteers help us get extra...
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Bridges of Hope
- Mar 28, 2013
- 2 min
It’s Not About the Bunny, the Candy, and the Ham. Or is it?
She explained that, because her work hours had been reduced lately, she just couldn’t afford the gas money to travel, and, on top of...
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Bridges of Hope
- Mar 20, 2013
- 4 min
New Program Making a Big Difference for Teen Parents
The Teen Parent Outreach Program is new to Bridges of Hope in the past year. This program is a collaborative effort with Crow Wing County...
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