My family was in need of help. We were told this was a great place to go. Instead of getting help we were made to feel like we were in the wrong for falling on hard times. Like we had done something wrong to deserve it. We were told to sell our belongings to get the money we needed. So it wasn't bad enough that we had gotten to the point that we needed to ask for this help, no, we were made to feel like we bad people for having to ask.
Bridges of Hope is here to assist families who are stressed. They are a phone call away when you are in crisis. Their compassion is expressed by their staff and supporters. As a donor, I know my dollars are being used effectively to meet the needs of our community. In my role as a service provider, I rely on Bridges to have the latest information on what services are available. I appreciate being asked to be an advisor because I know that Bridges is always looking for ways to improve the work they do.
Bridges of Hope is a faith based non-profit in the Brainerd lakes area. I have been involved with Bridges of Hope since the idea stage. What drew me to Bridges was the concept of joining (Bridging) the faith community with the service community. Pastors were struggling with knowing how to assist members of their congregation when they came to them with needs for mental health counseling, parenting support, financial difficulties, etc. These types of services are plentiful in our area but families struggle to access them. Bridges of Hope is that lifeline for families. We come along side them and connect them with the supports they need to be healthy and thrive as a family or individual.
Bridges of Hope is an excellent organization serving the Brainerd Lakes Area . BoH was developed by local people who wanted to connect people in need to the full array of resources that could help. BoH has the flexibility to work with a variety of resources in the community from public agencies, non-profits and area churches. This flexibility and coordination has made a tremendous impact in coordinating area resources for people in their time of greatest need.
Bridges of hope is a wonderful organization! It is the aptly named "bridge" to services in the Brainerd Lakes Area. A simple call to Bridges of Hope can put into motion a variety of supports to aide a person through any domestic crisis. The counselors are respectful and caring, and will work with clients to formulate a plan that maintains dignity.
I have had the privilege of working with some of the families they serve, and they have been completely satisfied with the services they receive!
Bridges of Hope is a very valuable organization in our community! I am a social worker in the community and work with children and families. They have provided many resources such as gas cards, rent deposits, utility help, clothing, housing resources and much more. One of the most valuable resources they provide is setting up counseling services for families. Many therapists in the community are booked a month in advance. Bridges is able to reserve appointments so families can get in sooner! I love this and so do the families!