Meet Jodi Nottger, Human Services CoordinatorSt. Paul Public Housing Agency, A Bridging Agency Partner Q: What do you do in your role at St. Paul Public Housing Agency? A: I am one of eight Human Services Coordinators. We provide resources for residents in our 16 high-rise buildings. We also support families in four different sites…
Executive Director Mark Wilkening is celebrating his 10th anniversary with Bridging. We’re excited to celebrate Mark and his incredible milestone! Mark is an esteemed leader and down-to-earth Bridging team member devoted to the important work of furnishing homes with hope. With humility and gratitude, Mark has navigated exciting opportunities and challenges at Bridging alongside a…
Written by Nancy Lee, Beth Smith-Schultz, Kanah Xiong, and Phia Xiong Meet Kanah Xiong and Nancy Lee of Handy Help LLC, a trusted agency partner making a lasting impact across the Twin Cities. Handy Help is a social service agency committed to providing high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive, community-based services to underserved populations. Handy Help…
Behind the scenes at Bridging, a new and versatile group known as the Strategic Partnership (SP) team cultivates an abundant network of community partners who participate in Bridging’s important work of furnishing homes with hope. Director of Strategic Partnerships Diana Dalsin and Community Engagement Coordinators Joel Bisser (in Roseville) and Danyelle Marthaler*, (in Bloomington) inspire…
Building on Bridging’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Earlier this month, Bridging staff members participated in a Culturally Responsive Practice training session facilitated by the Training Institute, a program offered by People Incorporated (a Bridging agency partner). Trainer Warren Duncan invited the group to examine how cultural identity shapes the way we make…
Dignity and Hope at Bridging “I was finding household items for my new beginning,” says Charlie, who furnished his home through Bridging last year. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1982-1985 and later enjoyed a 30-year career as a chef. “Two years ago, I lost everything, but because of the grace of…
By Pastor Marty Wyatt and Joel Bisser Through their annual dresser build events and numerous blanket and kitchen item drives and Sharing Tree, Roseville Lutheran has partnered with Bridging since Bridging joined the Roseville community 15 years ago! Pastor Marty Wyatt says, “Our mission at Roseville Lutheran is to “love God and love our neighbor,…
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…