Bridges of Hope

Happy Halloween!🎃

Thank you to all who came together for the Pequot Lakes Men’s Clothing Drive!

If you weren’t able to drop off your donations for The Bridge on 7th for the drive, North Star Family Medicine is still holding their drive until Nov. 5th! As always too, the shelter accepts donations every Wednesday from 11am-1pm.

A BIG thank you to Pequot Lakes and surrounding communities for donating to Community Action Pequot Lakes “Men’s Clothing Drive” for the Bridges on 7th Overnight Shelter! Two truck loads! Another THANK YOU to the Pequot Lakes Library for collecting the clothes to our own Kim C and Nicky for getting the goods to the Shelter! Job Well Done! ❤️

Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming Thanksgiving Break distribution!

It's hard to believe we're already thinking about Thanksgiving break, but it'll be here before we know it! Mark your calendars that registration for Thanksgiving Break Lunch Pick-Up open on November 12th at 10AM.

Registration will be posted on Bridges of Hope's website, www.bridgesofhopemn.org/operation-sandwich

Join us for our 16th annual Thanksgiving Basket Program and help provide a meal to a family in need!

Becoming a sponsor is easy: simply sign up using the link below. We'll match you with a family and notify you by November 19th. Then, you purchase the ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal for your matched family or families.

We are thankful for the amazing sponsors who have already signed up to provide meals to families in the area. We are still needing additional sponsors to help cover the following areas:

📍Crosby/Deerwood/Ironton/Garrison
📍Fort Ripley/St. Mathias/Pine Center
📍Pine River

If you have any questions, please reach out to Tedi at [email protected].

Sponsor Sign Up Here: https://www.bridgesofhopemn.org/thanksgiving

🍕Pick up your pizza today!🍕

Today (10/24) is your last day to Dine ‘n Donate at Papa Murphy’s in Baxter!

Simply order online at papamurphys.com and enter GIVE20 in the promo code section. 20% of proceeds will go to the good works of Bridges of Hope.

Don’t miss out on the best excuse to order a pizza for dinner!

Reminder! Donations for The Bridge on 7th are not open today (Oct. 23). Donations will resume for the next Wednesday (Oct. 30th).

No time to cook tonight? Grab a pizza from Papa Murphy's in Baxter and support the good works of Bridges of Hope!🍕

All online orders today (10/17) and October 24th will give 20% of the proceeds to Bridges of Hope. Simply enter the code GIVE20 in the promo code line when checking out.

Order your pizza today!

We are thankful for this community we get to be a part of!❤️

🍓Needing plans for the morning? 🍓

Join us in gathering strawberries at Double T Acres tomorrow (10/14) for Operation Sandwich!

To sign up, use the link below:
https://whocanbethere.com/SignUp/operation-sandwich--strawberry-picking/1yXElRcDZPB

A big thank you to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Churches as they generously donated much needed items to The Bridge on 7th! Your kindness and compassion makes our mission possible.

If you have items to donate to The Bride on 7th, please drop them off to the shelter on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm.

For more details on the shelter and items that we are needing most, please visit bridgesofhopemn.org/warmingshelter.

🦃Thanksgiving is just around the corner!🦃

We’re excited to announce the return of our Thanksgiving Basket Program for its 16th year! We’re currently seeking meal sponsors to help provide Thanksgiving meals to families in our community.

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor this year, please visit bridgesofhopemn.org/thanksgiving to sign up today.

If you or someone you know needs a Thanksgiving meal this season, please reach out to your school collaborative or social services worker to apply. Thank you for helping us make this holiday special for those in need!

Don't forget to sign up for Operation Sandwich! Pick-up will be on Tuesday, October 15th.

Want to get involved? On October 14th, we have volunteer opportunities for strawberry picking out at Double T Acres. Sign up today through our website, bridgesofhopemn.org.

Tomorrow (10/8) is the LAST chance to sign up for the Fall Break distribution. Registration closes at 10am tomorrow morning.

Register Here: bridgesofhopemn.org/operation-sandwich

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Looking to get involved with Operation Sandwich? Join us on October 14th to gather strawberries courtesy of Double T Acres that will be included in our Fall Break distribution. Space is limited. Use the link below for more details and to sign-up today!

Bridgesofhopemn.org/operation-sandwich

Sign-ups for Fall Break are open!

✏️Registration is open October 1st-October 8th at 10am
📅Pick-up is on October 15th
📍Pick-up locations are in Brainerd, Pequot Lakes, and Pine River

For more details and to register, please visit:
bridgesofhopemn.org/operation-sandwich

☕At Crosslake Coffee, your cup is always full☕

A big thank you to owner Joanna and her team for their generous donation of coffee cups to The Bridge on 7th! It's the perfect reason to celebrate National Coffee Day—stop by, say hi, and savor their delicious fall flavors!🍂

Want to contribute?
You can drop off your items for The Bridge on 7th on Wednesdays from 11AM-1PM at the shelter, or swing by Frandsen Bank & Trust from 9AM-4PM. This is the final week of the donation drive at Frandsen Bank & Trust.

A big thank you to Bauer Design Build LLC for their generous donation to The Bridge on 7th. Not only do they offer an unmatched client experience to their customers, they also show incredible commitment to supporting our community.

Join us in making a difference! To learn how you can support the impactful work of Bridges of Hope, visit bridgesofhopemn.org today.

The Bridge on 7th is open for the season! As we opened our doors on September 22nd, our team is thankful to be able to offer a warm and safe place to sleep for those who need it in our community.

We are...
🕒Open 7 days a week
✔Check-in runs from 7pm-11pm
🛏Shelter hours are from 7pm-8am
📍1926 S 7th Street

For more information about the shelter, please visit bridgesofhopemn.org

✨ Donation Drive Alert! ✨
We’re excited to partner with Frandsen Bank & Trust in Baxter and Crosslake for a donation drive supporting The Bridge on 7th! Now through October 4th, drop off much-needed items like cleaning supplies, adult clothing, and coffee essentials during the bank's regular business hours (9am-4pm, Monday-Friday).

For specific needs, check out the list below! ⬇️

☕Coffee Items: coffee, cups, sugar, creamer, coffee maker, electric tea kettle
🧹Cleaning Supplies: Lysol wipes, floor cleaner, paper towels, garbage bags, air freshener
🥾Clothing: coats, winter boots, jeans, shirts, snow pants, socks, hand warmers

To learn more about The Bridge on 7th, please visit our website at bridgesofhopemn.org/warmingshelter.

Today is the day! Donations for The Bridge on 7th are accepted on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm. Please bring your items to The Bridge on 7th located at 1926 S 7th Street here in Brainerd.

Items we are needing:
☕Coffee Items-coffee, cups, sugar, creamer
🧹Cleaning Supplies: Lysol wipes, floor cleaner, paper towels, garbage bags, air freshener
🥾Clothing: coats, winter boots, jeans, shirts, snow pants, socks, and hand warmers

Donations for The Bridge on 7th are now open! Donations are accepted every Wednesday from 11am-1pm at the shelter.

Items we need:
☕Coffee Items-coffee, cups, sugar, creamer
🧹Cleaning Supplies: Lysol wipes, floor cleaner, paper towels, garbage bags, air freshener
🥾Clothing: coats, winter boots, jeans, shirts, snow pants, socks, and hand warmers

What a great day showing WHA Youth Group all that Bridges of Hope does. Our day was filled with meaningful experiences as we toured Common Goods, explored the work of our Resource Connection Specialists, and learned about the essential services provided by Operation Sandwich and the warming shelter. It was a day rich in fellowship and education... and of course some shopping!