Featuring Pastor Joel Ramirez Iglesia Centro Cristiano de Minneapolis serves the close-knit and culturally rich Latino community in Minneapolis. Twenty-four years ago, Pastor Joel Ramirez started the church, housed in the Inner City Church of Minneapolis (ICCM), and has since established six new churches throughout the Twin Cities. Pastor Joel welcomes more than 150 people,…
What do you like best about volunteering with Bridging? “I like to connect with people and be in community with them. I like the interactions with the Saturday volunteers and staff, and it’s nice to start up conversations with people who donate. I also like moving around and helping people in a different way. There…
Two and a half years at Bridging What’s special about Bridging? “I love how close we are to the mission. We can walk through the door to the warehouse and see the mission in action every day.” What do you enjoy most about working here? “I really like the people. Our development team is pretty…
Bridging is committed to the vital work of advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at our organization and in the community. In June, Bridging hosted a partner agency panel discussion to learn about the resources each organization provides to support the diverse needs and strengths of the community. The featured organizations are three of…
A Glimpse into How She Drives the Mission and “Makes the Magic Happen” Out in the community or in Bridging’s warehouses, Director of Strategic Partnerships Diana Dalsin is doing what she does best, inspiring community partners to engage in Bridging’s vital work of furnishing homes with hope. She is a Bridging champion who can often…
Martha DeWitt is a case worker at Mental Health Resources, a Twin Cities nonprofit and Bridging agency partner. MHR offers community-based mental health and substance use disorder services to adults and youth recovering from serious mental illness. As a Co-occurring Recovery Specialist on a Hennepin County Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, Martha and other team…
Dear Partners and Friends, My name is Andrea Giles, and I serve as both a member of the Bridging Board of Directors and a Ramsey County deputy, school resource officer, and drug and alcohol counselor. I am committed to Bridging’s vital work of furnishing homes with hope. A furnished home through Bridging is essential for…
An Interview with Bridging’s Executive Director Mark Wilkening In 2023, Bridging increased its number of weekly appointments to 120 across its Bloomington and Roseville locations to respond to rising demand. Even with this expanded number of appointments, the current wait time for a Bridging appointment is longer than desired. Now more than ever, Bridging’s mission…
Uncovering the vital and unexpected contributions of Bridging volunteers. Bridging simply could not fulfill its mission without the hundreds of individual volunteers and thousands of group volunteers who drive Bridging’s services. Volunteers are engaged in nearly every aspect of Bridging’s operations, working alongside individuals and families who furnish their homes with hope at Bridging. Wendy…
Warehouse and Delivery Team Member – Roseville Joined Bridging in 2022 Why does Bridging’s mission matter? “There’s a huge need out there. We’re serving more and more people. Bridging works with so many other agencies that also provide services, and more resources are needed out there.” What do you like best about working at Bridging?…
