Bridging provides a household setup of essential furnishings to people who need it. Each year, Bridging serves more than 5,000 households! There is so much that happens behind the scenes at Bridging that makes this important work possible, and MANY people at Bridging and in the community participate. The Bridging Client Services team plays a…
Meet Kelly Her, Program Manager, and Rachel Vang, Youth Wellness Advocate, of the Community Empowerment Team at Hmong American Partnership (HAP), a St. Paul-based nonprofit and 20+-year Bridging agency partner. In their roles, Kelly and Rachel offer culturally-sensitive services tailored to meet the needs of youth and their families who may be at higher risk…
More than 25 years ago, the Head Start program of Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington County (CAPRW), started a partnership with Bridging. Decades later, a compassionate and talented team of Head Start family advocates and family support specialists remain committed to CAPRW’s mission to eliminate poverty, offer support, and deconstruct the systems that…
Employer Matching Gift Programs: The key to DOUBLING your impact! Employee matching gift programs offer an exciting opportunity to nonprofit organizations like Bridging. Each donation you make could be doubled, tripled, or more, and every hour you volunteer could come with a monetary contribution as well. Bridging utilizes a great “Double your Donation” feature on…
Mike R. is a warehouse volunteer at Bridging. Retiring from his professional career at 3-M two years ago, he describes how he listened to the guidance of his wife, Amy, who is also a Bridging volunteer: “She said I could retire, but I had to have a plan to contribute to society,” says Mike with…
Bridging is committed to sustainability, keeping more than 11 million pounds of usable furniture and other essential household items out of landfills each year. Reuse of items is critical to Bridging’s commitment to sustainability, and our 10+ year evolving partnership with Reuse Minnesota has helped generate innovative ideas for maximizing reuse and bringing more quality…
This video gives a glimpse into how, through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging can change the lives of people who are transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Thank you to all who donate, and thank you to all our clients who allow us to tell their stories.
How exactly does Bridging Furnish Homes with Hope? When someone comes to Bridging they select a foundational household setup, according to their needs and preferences, to support their day-to-day activities and comfort. An empty apartment or house is transformed into a home with these essential furnishings, helping to provide stability and hope. Bridging serves more…
BI WORLDWIDE CEO Larry Schoenecker fondly remembers the longtime friendship between his father Guy Schoenecker and Bridging Founder Fran Heitzman. When Fran posed the question ‘why can’t we take things that people no longer need and give it to somebody who needs it?’ and envisioned the future of Bridging, Guy responded with his support for…
Before I joined the Community Relations Team at Bridging, I was part of the warehouse team. On one of my final deliveries of furniture and household goods I brought in one of our new dressers to the client’s apartment. Inside the apartment, there were several black garbage bags on the floor labeled, “socks”, “pants”, “shirts”,…
