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Monthly Archives: September 2010
It’s all about the kids…
Jonathon, Sam and Emily along with their parents Charlotte and Rob were homeless—or practically homeless. This family of five had just moved to our area and were living in a burned-out trailer with no heat. It was winter. Charlotte and … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season…
In early November 2009, Nicole, a mother of two, called Bridges of Hope in tears because she knew she and her husband Tom would not be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner for her family. Tom had been laid off … Continue reading
Posted in Main, News and Events
Tagged children, Christmas, community, families, support, Thanksgiving
Nicole and Tom’s Moment
In early November, Nicole, a mother of two, called Bridges of Hope in tears because she knew she and her husband Tom would not be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner for her family. Tom had been laid off a … Continue reading
Posted in Main, Moments of Hope
Tagged children, community, families, financial, help, parent, Thanksgiving
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Who knew?
This month, Bridges of Hope is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Common Goods. Yes, it’s already been a year since Common Goods opened its doors! For those who wonder if a social venture can really provide financial support to a … Continue reading
Posted in Common Goods, Main, News and Events
Tagged anniversary, common goods, community, donations, foundation, funders, green, recycle, support, thrift
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Wally and Cindy’s Moment
Wally and Cindy have been raising their three grandchildren since the day each of them was born. Wally contacted Bridges (BoH) about five months after losing his job, just after Cindy had also been laid off. Wally had been trying … Continue reading
Posted in Main, Moments of Hope
Tagged assistance, children, families, Family Service Worker, financial, grandparents, help, housing, mortgage, resources, staff, support, unemployment
