Serving Over 130 Minnesota Families Each Week

Founded in 1987, Bridging is a non-profit 501(c)(3), operating 100,000 square feet of warehouse space in Bloomington, Roseville, and Central Minnesota.  Bridging was founded on the simple concept that community resources should be shared with those in need.  Our purpose is to "bridge the gap" between the " haves" and the "have nots". 

Our mission is to provide the economically disadvantaged with a one-time gift of quality furniture and household items which helps to stabilize and improve their lives while effectively using community resources. Through a network of over 200 social service agencies, eligible clients are referred to our warehouse for a once-in-a-lifetime shopping experience.  Program services and the community need continue to climb across the state.  In 2007, Bridging served over 16,000 individuals.  This is nearly double the number of families served five years ago.  View our increase in program services from 2003 to 2007.


Take a Video Tour

Bridging Video Tour

Take a video tour of the Bridging warehouse and programs with Founder Fran Heitzman. See first hand how your community can make a difference in the lives of Minnesota families.  Click on picture to play.

 

View, Order and Purchase Bridging Apparal online.  Choose from caps, fleece jackets, t-shirts or sweatshirts.  They make a great holiday gift for your favorite Bridging volunteer or donor!  Click here and start shopping

Bridging in the News

  • A big "Thank You" to our friends Larry and Russ Schneiderman, Schneiderman’s Furniture, for their advertising campaign to help Bridging meet the needs of the Families we serve. View the commercial - click here.

  • The Tenth Annual SUBWAY® BEDRACE FOR BRIDGING, presented by Cities 97in partnership with Slumberland Furniture took off at Buck Hill Saturday, March 8, 2008. Teams of four were invited to race down the tubing hill atop queen-sized mattresses. A total of 147 teams came out to race, collected pledges, dance, watch fireworks and have a great time. View 2008 Photos.                                 Bridgding raised over $91,000 through registrations, pledges and sponsorships. This will provide over 800 beds for kids who did not have a bed to sleep in last night. Visit the event website at www.SubwayBedrace.org. 

  • Thank you to Midwest Home magazinefor placing a Bridging Ad in the March Magazine (page 127.)  Community partners are an important part of helping spread the word on Bridging.  We could not do it without you!