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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
Andrew’s Moment
Andrew, a single father, had been unemployed for about four months, and the utility bills had begun to pile up. He connected with Bridges of Hope after his church had assisted him several times with food and his rent. The … Continue reading
Posted in Main, Moments of Hope
Tagged church, community, dad, disability, families, financial, help, housing, Lutheran Social Service, resources, Salvation Army, single parent, utilities, youth
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
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
