“Bridging was the beginning of my journey. It was the start of my life,” says Kelove. Kelove remembers furnishing her home at Bridging after securing a referral from the YWCA, a Bridging agency partner. “I was totally shocked that I got to walk in and pick out what I wanted for each room. I furnished…
Featured Partner: Presbyterian Homes & Services The motto of Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), a close-knit organization based on faith, is “Creating smiles in the eyes of people we serve.” For nearly 70 years, PHS has committed itself to serving the needs of older adults by offering a broad array of housing, care and services for…
A U.S. Veteran, Robert served in the Persian Gulf War. Following his service, he dedicated years of his life to helping people in the community as a firefighter and critical care paramedic. “I live with PTSD and stress because of the situations I encountered. I’ve been through hard times. I want people to understand that…
It’s a warm spring Saturday morning, and donations are coming in steadily at the Bridging warehouse in Bloomington. Ramon backs in his truck and unloads lamps, a bedside table, and some framed pictures. As a flooring and carpet installer with a reputable Twin Cities flooring company, Ramon meets many clients who are cleaning out furnishings…
Is Housing Enough? A pair of St. Catherine’s University researchers recently published a study of the impact of the Bridging experience on people seeking housing stability. Associate Professor Kari Hartwig and former graduate student Fatma Mohamed conducted a qualitative evaluation of Bridging. They published the study, titled, “From Housing Instability to Home: The Effects of…