Group Volunteering Fosters Communication, Teamwork, and Problem-Solving Skills Each year, Bridging is grateful to host more than 100 groups comprised of more than 2,000 volunteers, altogether contributing nearly 6,000 hours of service! These diverse groups include volunteers from the corporate world, faith-based organizations, civic and student groups, athletic teams, alumni clubs, groups of friends and…
Lives We Touch: Caseworker Ella Washington, Breaking Free* Housing Advocate Ella Washington “wears many hats” at Breaking Free, an organization with a mission to end all forms of sex trafficking and prostitution. Breaking Free empowers survivors of sex trafficking and prostitution by providing housing services, case management, advocacy, referrals, and other resources. Working at…
Bridging’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned us top rankings on three national evaluators.
By Beth Schultz-Smith One week into my new role as the new part-time Communications Coordinator at Bridging, I am excited to share my first reflections about this extraordinary organization and team. So far, I have been immersed in the incredible work that happens here each day, surrounded by welcoming staff, volunteers, and clients. Absorbing…
Take a flyover above Bridging’s Roseville and Bloomington locations and you will notice a new tenant on the roof! This past month, Bridging finished implementing its next step in sustainability: rooftop solar. The new solar panels were the result of a partnership with iDEAL Energies, a Minneapolis-based solar company. “We have been so pleased with…
By Shereese Turner, Sr. Dir.; TC Habitat for Humanity, Bridging board member, former Bridging client 23 years ago, the lowest point of my life was also filled with turning points, excitement, relief and an opportunity to press reset. I learned quickly there were many resources available to single moms and children. If there was a…