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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sarah5365
- Apr 1, 2019
- 2 min
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...
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sarah5365
- Mar 1, 2019
- 2 min
Marcy’s Moment
One of the ways Bridges of Hope aims to support families and keep children safe in Crow Wing County is through Respite Services. This...
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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
- Nov 26, 2018
- 3 min
Ella’s Moment
Single parents have to make difficult decisions all the time, and this was no different for Ella. For example: should she exchange her...
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sarah5365
- Nov 12, 2018
- 2 min
The Definition of Support
Tonight, we celebrate milestones the best way we know how- good friends, good conversation, and of course, cupcakes! Between the seven of...
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sarah5365
- 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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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
- 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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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
- Apr 27, 2017
- 2 min
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...
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sarah5365
- Aug 1, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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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 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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sarah5365
- 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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sarah5365
- 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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sarah5365
- 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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sarah5365
- May 26, 2015
- 2 min
Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It!
Yeah, I was surprised too. I think that might be because mental illness is one of those topics that still make people pretty...
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