Bridges Of Hope

Warming shelter: a safe, secure, warm place to sleep for the colder months for those 18+ of age. Hours of operation are 7 pm - 8 am and trained staff are present during open hours of operation.

Resource connection services is a single point of entry in the community for individuals and families with a short-term challenge or need; providing access to the resources they need to regain stability. When necessary, we disburse direct financial assistance to overcome barriers to stability, such as sudden health expenses or immediate rent support. Clients contact bridges of hope because they need help with basic needs, ranging from food insecurity, housing, utilities, medical bills, transportation, and employment assistance. In 2024 we assisted 3,192 clients with $62,333.69 in financial assistance.

Operation sandwich: operation sandwich is a grassroots program with a goal to provide consistent food security for kids when school isn't in session. We provide lunch and snack kits during every school break and every week during summer break. During the summer, operation sandwich has six pickup locations throughout the brainerd lakes area: brainerd, crosslake, jenkins, nisswa, pequot lakes, and pine river. During the school year, distribution is available at our brainerd, pequot lakes, and pine river pickup locations only. In 2024, we served 10,538 clients in need.