Acerca de
THE BRIDGE ON 7TH OVERNIGHT SHELTER
IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
WE'LL SEE YOU IN THE FALL!
Project Overview
Bridges of Hope, in partnership with law enforcement, Crow Wing County, nonprofit organizations, church partners, and community members recognized the need for a safe place for homeless adults (ages 18+) to sleep in our community. This group has come together in a collaborative effort to address homelessness by providing a low-barrier overnight shelter that will offer a safe place for individuals to rest for the night.
We opened our doors on Friday, December 3rd. Our last day of the season was Friday, April 29th. Over the course of 147 nights we served 78 unique individuals experiencing homelessness, and offered in total 942 nights of shelter from the cold Minnesota winter. The first night of our 2nd season will be Thursday, September 15th, 2022 opening at 7 PM.
How Does it Work?
Who can come?: The Shelter is open to all guests aged 18+.
Where is it?: 1926 S 7th St., Brainerd
When is it open?: The shelter is open from 7 PM - 8 AM starting Thursday, Sept. 15th.
Walk ins are accepted from 7-11 PM
How often can I go?: There is no limit to how many nights you can stay at the shelter!
What is it?: Our simple goal is to provide a safe, warm, decent place for people to sleep. You will not be required to sign up for anything, or feel pressured to do anything. A good night's sleep and a cup of coffee or snack are available. IF you are looking for help with something, ask our staff and they will point you in the right direction!
How can you help?
Our community has come alongside us on this project and been extremely generous! We have a good start on our funding for our second season, but want to be responsible to both our guests and staff. Our goal is to start each season confident in our funding for the full season. Any help you can give goes towards operating costs is appreciated.
If you have a small group that would commit to a week of volunteering at check in and check out, contact ann@bridgesofhopemn.org for more information!
As the shelter will be closed May12th at 8 AM, we have made the decision to stop accepting donated items as of May 3rd. We really appreciate everyone that has dropped off goods for our guests!
Key Partners & Funders
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Baxter Police Department
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Brainerd Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
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Brainerd Fire Department
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Brainerd Police Department
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Bridges of Hope
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Brainerd Area Collaboration on Homelessness (BACH)
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Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
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Crow Wing County Community Services
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Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Department
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Crow Wing Power Community Trust
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Essentia Health
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Hallett Charitable Trust
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Initiative Foundation
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Lutheran Social Services
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Representatives from area churches
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Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen