Serving Over 130 Minnesota Families Each Week

Founded in 1987, Bridging is a non-profit 501(c)(3), operating 100,000 square feet of warehouse space in Bloomington and Roseville.  Bridging was founded on the simple concept that community resources should be shared with those in need.  Our purpose is to "bridge the gap" between the " haves" and the "have nots". 

Our mission is to provide the economically disadvantaged with a one-time gift of quality furniture and household items which helps to stabilize and improve their lives while effectively using community resources. Through a network of over 200 social service agencies, eligible clients are referred to our warehouse for a once-in-a-lifetime shopping experience.  Program services and the community need continue to climb across the state.  In 2007, Bridging served over 16,000 individuals.  This is nearly double the number of families served five years ago.  View our increase in program services from 2003 to 2007.

Attention Donors and Clients: Summer Holiday Closings

All Bridging facilities will be closed the weekend of July 4th (Friday 7/4 and Saturday 7/5) and Labor Day (Saturday 8/30 and Monday 9/1). Details on our locations and hours page of the website.


Take a Video Tour

Bridging Video Tour

Take a video tour of the Bridging warehouse and programs with Founder Fran Heitzman. See first hand how your community can make a difference in the lives of Minnesota families.  Click on picture to play.

 

View, Order and Purchase Bridging Apparal online.  Choose from caps, fleece jackets, t-shirts or sweatshirts.  They make a great holiday gift for your favorite Bridging volunteer or donor!  Click here and start shopping

Bridging in the News

  • Summer issue of The Provider now available - Check out Bridging's comunity newsletter for donors, volunteers and community partners.  Stay in touch with our current needs and success stories.  View an online version today. 
  • Bridging-Central Minnesota closes June 1, 2008. As news of the economy headlines our news daily, non-profits are not immune from economic downturns.  Belt tightening not only affects individuals but also non-profits who juggle the demand for increased services as well as increased costs of operations.

     After reviewing our St. Cloud operations, we have decided to  close our Sauk Rapids warehouse when our lease expires on June 30th.  Read the full announcement.

  • A big "Thank You" to our friends Larry and Russ Schneiderman, Schneiderman’s Furniture, for their advertising campaign to help Bridging meet the needs of the Families we serve. View the commercial - click here.

  • Thank you to SKY Sotheby's International Realty for featuring Bridging as their highlighted agency/charity for the current issue of Artful Living.

  • Thank you to Midwest Home magazinefor placing a Bridging Ad in the May Magazine. Community partners are an important part of helping spread the word on Bridging.