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Transitioning Back into College
This is the second in a series of blog posts written for workers transitioning back into civilian life. Beginning a college degree can...
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Apr 44 min read
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Mental Health Monthly: Your Bill of Rights
This is the first post in a “mental health monthly” blog post series by Lisa Gray. Lisa is a Marriage and Family Therapist with...
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Mar 182 min read
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The Emotional Journey of Asking for Assistance
Our mission at Bridges & Balm is to support both sexual assault survivors and transitioning workers. While this blog post is for all, it...
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Feb 254 min read
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Enacting Transparency While Honoring Privacy
Four foundational principles are woven into the fabric of the Bridges & Balm bylaws and policies: trust , transparency , privacy , and...
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Feb 22 min read
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2024 in Review & 2025 Initiatives
We are almost one year old! As we enter the holiday season - a time when thoughts turn to family, gift-giving, and year-end finances -...
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Dec 3, 20244 min read
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Navigating the Holidays: A Message of Support and Hope
As the holiday season approaches, we at Bridges and Balm want to acknowledge that this time of year can bring complex emotions for...
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Nov 18, 20244 min read
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Trust Is a Beautiful Thing
Thank you for trusting us! Trust plays such a strong role between and among donors, recipients of assistance, and Bridges & Balm. Donors,...
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Aug 3, 20244 min read
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Reflection On Our First Few Months
Bridges & Balm was formed to meet the needs of both former workers who are in financially vulnerable conditions as well as survivors of...
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May 13, 20242 min read
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We're Live!
Hello everyone! After months of planning and development Bridges & Balm is finally live! We received our 501(c)(3) certification recently...
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Mar 14, 20243 min read
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