Featured Partner: Presbyterian Homes & Services The motto of Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), a close-knit organization based on faith, is “Creating smiles in the eyes of people we serve.” For nearly 70 years, PHS has committed itself to serving the needs of older adults by offering a broad array of housing, care and services for…
A U.S. Veteran, Robert served in the Persian Gulf War. Following his service, he dedicated years of his life to helping people in the community as a firefighter and critical care paramedic. “I live with PTSD and stress because of the situations I encountered. I’ve been through hard times. I want people to understand that…
It’s a warm spring Saturday morning, and donations are coming in steadily at the Bridging warehouse in Bloomington. Ramon backs in his truck and unloads lamps, a bedside table, and some framed pictures. As a flooring and carpet installer with a reputable Twin Cities flooring company, Ramon meets many clients who are cleaning out furnishings…
Bridging Agency Partner Spotlight Featuring Lynn Mullin, Director of Refugee Services, Metro Region There are 43.4 million refugees worldwide. Less than one-half of 1% of the world’s refugees each year find a safe haven through resettlement in another country.* Minnesota organizations like Lutheran Social Service – Refugee Services provide a welcoming presence, a qualified staff with cross-cultural competence,…
A carpenter by trade, Bob has been woodworking since he was 10 years old. Equipped with his toolbelt, Bob worked on construction projects across the country, and, for the last 40 years, he operated his own construction company and was later employed by a large corporation in the Twin Cities. When Bob retired, he found…
Director of Human Resources Joined Bridging team in 2010 What do you enjoy most about working at Bridging? What I enjoy most about working at Bridging is the strong sense of community and purpose. It’s incredibly fulfilling to be part of a talented team that is so passionate about making a meaningful impact in people’s…
Frank is a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and a father who furnished his family’s home at Bridging. “I had a transitional home situation. Bridging helped me get my household situation stabilized,” he says. With the help of Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), Frank secured an apartment for his family and accessed other helpful resources…
Bailey joined Bridging in 2022 Why does Bridging’s mission matter? “Our society is so good at producing stuff, and there are so many household goods in the world. The furnishings that are donated to Bridging have many more years of life in them. It’s important to make these items available to people who need them…
It’s lunch time at The Aliveness Project and the cafeteria is bustling with conversation as more than 40 members and their guests enjoy the chef’s special, the Thai vegetable bowl, and many other healthy menu choices. Upstairs Latin music pumps through the room, as members dance side by side in the daily Zumba class. Later…
Meet Kurt Johnson, Metro Regional Director, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans Bridging partners with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), a nonprofit agency whose mission is to end veteran homelessness in Minnesota. Serving the community of Minnesota veterans, the MACV team offers multifaceted services focused on housing stability, physical and mental health, employment, and…
