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...
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Bridges of Hope
- May 16, 2017
- 2 min
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...
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Bridges of Hope
- Mar 14, 2017
- 3 min
Spring Cleaning (and Giving)
A combination of the recent stretch of unseasonably warm weather combined with recent weight loss triggered my inner spring cleaner a...
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Bridges of Hope
- Dec 1, 2015
- 1 min
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...
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Bridges of Hope
- Jul 14, 2015
- 2 min
Storm 2015 Relief Efforts & Resource Updates
[Last updated: 7/28/15] Bridges of Hope is helping to coordinate some of the relief efforts following the major storm that hit the Lakes...
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Bridges of Hope
- Jul 1, 2015
- 1 min
Common Goods Now Open in Crosslake!
It’s been quite exciting and busy around here at Bridges of Hope! In case you haven’t heard, we are officially open for business at our...
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Bridges of Hope
- Jun 29, 2015
- 2 min
Summer Donations at Common Goods
Do you have great items just sitting around that you no longer have any use for? Have you recently had a garage sale or plan on having...
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Bridges of Hope
- Mar 5, 2015
- 2 min
The Role of Volunteers at Common Goods
Bridges of Hope owns and operates a thrift store called Common Goods, which is located at 16227 Hwy 371 North in Baxter, Minnesota. If...
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Bridges of Hope
- Nov 25, 2014
- 2 min
The Top Seven Reasons Why You Should Make a Gift this Fall
Bridges of Hope is in the midst of our Fall Fundraising Campaign, and this year we need your support to help us reach our goal of raising...
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Bridges of Hope
- Oct 2, 2014
- 2 min
The Fall Season at Common Goods
Common Goods, it brings other changes–such as the types of donations we are looking for. Just like you, we are in the process of rotating...
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Bridges of Hope
- Sep 12, 2014
- 2 min
Common Goods–5 Years and 5 Ways to Say Thanks!
It’s hard to believe Common Goods has been supporting the work of Bridges of Hope for five years! So much has happened, from the initial...
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Bridges of Hope
- Apr 4, 2014
- 1 min
Common Goods for the Common Good
Did you ever think that you could give back by purchasing something for yourself? Well, you can! Shopping at Common Goods not only helps...
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Bridges of Hope
- Nov 26, 2013
- 2 min
Thanks to You…
We are having another record-breaking year here at Bridges of Hope. So far this year, we have been able to serve 2,662 households (and...
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Bridges of Hope
- Nov 21, 2013
- 3 min
Great Partnerships, Guaranteed
Amazing things are happening at Bridges of Hope, all because of you. Because of you, we are SO CLOSE to meeting the challenge of...
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Bridges of Hope
- Nov 4, 2013
- 1 min
60K in 60 Days Kick-Off Event a Success
On Friday, November 1, about fifty brave souls gathered at the Franklin Arts Center parking lot for lunch at Prairie Bay’s Side Dish food...
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Bridges of Hope
- Oct 29, 2013
- 2 min
Where will you be on November 1?
A gift of $150 supports our work with one family. We hope you will join us for lunch on Friday, November 1st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...
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Bridges of Hope
- Jun 3, 2013
- 2 min
Something for Everyone
Ever wonder where you could buy a nearly-life-sized Orangutan Puppet? What about a Snowman Pinata? A bench made from a sleigh bed? A...
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Bridges of Hope
- May 16, 2013
- 1 min
Golf Tournament Goal to Raise $20,000
Fred Boos & Mark Ronnei – Tournament Founders Spring is here; let’s talk GOLF! Our thanks goes out to Grand View Lodge for choosing...
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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
- Apr 25, 2013
- 1 min
Time to Dust Off Those Running Shoes!
Spring is finally here, really, it IS! The sun is shining and soon the snow will melt & be replaced with green grass! We’ll all be...
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