BridgeLink seeks to mobilize people and other assets from Our Supporting Organizations to help various non profit Service Providers successfully accomplish their mission.

We have forged rewarding relationships with eight Service Providers in the past two years. They perform vital services in the Anoka County area and we are proud to be affiliated with them.

Through collaborative relationships facilitated by BridgeLink, the following Service Providers are better equipped to address the community needs of Anoka County. For most of the following, if you click on the name of the organization in the description this will take you to their website for further information.

 

 The Community Collaborative Service Providers of BridgeLink Are: 

Alexandra House

Alexandra House provides 24-hour emergency shelter, support services and advocacy to battered women and families.

Opportunities are available answering the crisis line, working with resident women and children, preparing meals and assisting women in criminal and civil court proceedings. BridgeLink volunteers have provided a number of theme dinners such as a Hawaiian Luau and other creative events. Resident children have also enjoyed a game time before or after the meal.

Chores & More

Chores & More helps people over 60 years of age or people with disabilities care for their homes. There are a number of seasonal opportunities to help others with snow shoveling or lawn work. Other opportunities include housekeeping, minor house repairs, helping with laundry, or an occasional relocation. Chores & More is a program of Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP) which is committed to helping individuals in Anoka County out of poverty and into the community as productive citizens.

Free2B

Free2B is a community program that helps individuals who cannot afford car repair services by helping them with car repairs to their vehicle. They also refurbish and donate cars to those in need. This is a great opportunity for certified technicians, auto shop or parts stores, or anyone just willing to help. Car Care Saturdays are held twice a month and BridgeLink currently sponsors one clinic per year. You can also donate a car at any time.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity builds & repairs homes in order to provide affordable shelter for qualifying families. BridgeLink is actively involved with HPAC, The Habitat Partnership of Northwest Anoka County. During 2007-2009, 24 units will be built in Ramsey. Minor home repair work is also available through  "Brush with Kindness". You do not need any specific skills to participate.

Kinship

Kinship of Greater Minneapolis helps children ages 5-15 in need of additional adult support to realize their God-given potential through adult friendships. One-on-one or family mentoring opportunities are available. You can also volunteer for various events, clerical support or fund-raising.

 

North Anoka County Emergency Foodshelf                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

NACE is an independent non-government 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that works in partnership with all available and willing resources to curb hunger by providing nutrition to all who are truly in need of assistance. You can help by contributing, stocking, or distributing food.

 

Tamarisk

Tamarisk provides a caring presence for those with life-threatening illnesses and respite for their loved ones. Training is provided for this type of companionship volunteer service. However, no training is required for other support opportunitiies such as being an event volunteer.

 

Youth First Community of Promise

Youth First Community of Promise (YFCoP) mobilizes individuals and collaboratives to support experiences that provide young people with a healthy start, safe places, caring adults, marketable skills, and service opportunities in the greater community of Andover, Anoka, and Ramsey. Volunteer opportunities include homework help, hobby skills development, help with all ages of youth, provision of program supplies, and transportation. YFCoP is affiliated with the national organization America's Promise Alliance, founded by Colin and Alma Powell.

  

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If one or more of these organizations prompt you to be interested in supporting their mission, click here to explore Business or Faith Community collaboration. There are five ways that you can become a Supporting Organization.