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…
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…
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…
