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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Bridges of Hope
- 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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Bridges of Hope
- Nov 1, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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Bridges of Hope
- 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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Bridges of Hope
- Jul 24, 2018
- 3 min
New Staff to Join Self-Healing Communities Efforts
Written by Jenny Holmes & Kassie Heisserer On the heels of announcing a new community collaborative project, Bridges of Hope has...
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Bridges of Hope
- 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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Bridges of Hope
- 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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Bridges of Hope
- 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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Bridges of Hope
- 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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Bridges of Hope
- 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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Bridges of Hope
- Jul 23, 2015
- 2 min
Beat the Heat!
Whether you have air conditioning or not, it can be hard to keep cool during the hot summer months that we all LOVE here in Minnesota!...
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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 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
- 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
- Feb 6, 2015
- 1 min
Building Bridges, Building Community
Do you know what happened when local 5th graders were given: 100 popsicle sticks, some white glue, strong science classroom instruction,...
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Bridges of Hope
- Jan 27, 2015
- 2 min
The Art of Upcycling
At Common Goods we are fortunate to receive a variety of unique furniture pieces from our generous donors. Some of these items can go...
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Bridges of Hope
- Jan 21, 2015
- 2 min
Loving Our Neighbors
At Bridges of Hope, our mission is to build bridges of support, anchored in Christ’s love, between families in the Lakes area and the...
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