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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Having Christmas Every Day
This Christmas, many of us will have ventured out into stores to purchase gifts for our families and friends, and we may have also made a charitable contribution to one of our many worthy local causes or purchased gifts for … Continue reading
Posted in Common Goods, Main
Tagged Christmas, common goods, community, nonprofit, thrift
We Did It…Because of YOU
This has been an incredible year at Bridges of Hope, where we have been blessed with a multitude of gifts as well as a handful of challenges. We are thankful for both, as we are reminded daily to both be gracious and … Continue reading
Campaign Nears the $60,000 Mark
On Saturday, December 10, Bridges of Hope’s Fall Campaign reached the $50,000 mark, leaving just $10,000 to raise before year-end…which means that on the following Thursday (December 15), Nor-Son was able to add the back rail of our bridge… …and … Continue reading
Posted in Main, News and Events
Tagged bridge, campaign, children, common goods, community, donations, families, gap
Having an Upcycled Christmas
So my extended family has this somewhat quirky (although not completely unique to us) tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas together. Yep–on the same day. We start with Thanksgiving Dinner, have a little down time to clean up dishes and … Continue reading
Posted in Common Goods, Main
Tagged Christmas, common goods, families, recycling, shopping, Thanksgiving, thrift, tradition
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Not Having to Choose Between Gifts or Rent
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for some of the families working with Bridges of Hope. Often, families have to make tough financial choices, which might mean choosing between giving their children Christmas gifts or providing for their … Continue reading
