By Kelli F. “When I first came in, I wondered if I would be judged. It was my first thought. When I got there, I was greeted with a smile, and no one treated me in any other way but with respect. It can be hard to ask for help. My pride gets in the…
You may have heard … Bridging is growing! Our third location in Plymouth is OPEN, and an enthusiastic, mission-minded team of onsite staff and volunteers is welcoming the Northwest metro community to participate in the important work of furnishing homes with hope. Staff Spotlight The Plymouth warehouse staff team, Bailey DeLaRosa-Troth, Kirk Hobbs, and Thaw…
Ecolab: Featured Bridging Partner By Kris Taylor and Alexa Hoekstra, Ecolab Foundation in collaboration with Kris Kielsa, Ecolab; Joel Bisser and Beth Smith, Bridging For nearly 20 years, Ecolab and the Ecolab Foundation have been dedicated to making a difference in the communities where its associates live and work. Through financial support, volunteerism, and hands-on…
Luther Automotive Group is thrilled to be the exclusive Gold-level sponsor for the 2025 Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging. An eight-year sponsor of the Bedrace, the Luther Auto team encourages local businesses, family, and friends to participate in this one-of-a-kind winter fundraiser on March 1, 2025 at Buck Hill in Burnsville. Luther Auto’s Community Engagement…
Cook and advocate Julie M. adds an extra ingredient of love in her work alongside youth. “I love being in the role of cook,” Julie says. “Because food is love. When you cook for someone and add that extra ingredient of love, they feel it.” Julie McCarthy is the cook and one of six youth…
Chocolate crinkles, peanut butter, ginger, triple chocolate, and Kitchen Sink. This is just a sampling of the decadent, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that Debby bakes for the Bridging volunteers and staff members who are lucky enough to be at the Bloomington warehouse on Thursday mornings. Debby works full-time at Boston Scientific. Her husband Tom, retired from his…
Bridging is thrilled to be named one of the 2025 Great Workplaces in Minnesota! Nine companies were named in two categories, small employers (15-49 Minnesota employees) and large employers (50 or more Minnesota employees). Bridging was named #8 in the small employers category. Representatives from each recipient organization gathered at a reception and awards ceremony…
An incredible community partner supports Bridging’s mission, banks on Bedrace fun! Premier Banks is celebrating 20+ years as a Bridging partner! Their team is also gearing up for the winter festivities and unforgettable fun at the 2025 Bedrace for Bridging! Marriah Anderson, Branch Operations Supervisor of Premier Banks’ Bloomington location, is passionate about Bridging’s mission…
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Navigate Forward, a Twin Cities-based consulting firm serving senior executives in transition, dedicated their afternoon to volunteering at Bridging. Group volunteer coordinator Joel Bisser introduced the 12 volunteers to Bridging’s operations during a tour of the Bloomington warehouse. As the group walked the warehouse aisles and approached…
For over a decade, Bridging Facilities Manager Steve Jameson has played an essential leadership role in Bridging’s facilities and operations. Steve is dedicated to Bridging’s mission and is grateful to have known and worked with Founder Fran Heitzman. “You saw Fran’s passion and how it transferred to everyone here at Bridging. Our mission is so…