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It's been 15 years - a long time ago! - since I graduated from Bridge of Hope.  One of the key things for me is the bond I shared - and still share - with my mentoring group [from Hinkletown Mennonite Church].  All the other things have been great - parenting tips, budgeting, helping me get a car - all those things were wonderful.  But that bond we share is a bond that can never be broken. 

The really neat thing is now I can give back.  I was a Bridge of Hope mentor 2 or 3 years ago.  It was a really good experience - seeing a woman with her children, seeing the sadness at times and yet seeing the joys, celebrating with her when she graduated nursing school and seeing her gain confidence. 

Currently I serve on the advisory board for Bridge of Hope National.  I can offer my experience being a participant of Bridge of Hope in the past.  I've been through that experience and walked that journey, so I have something to offer that someone else may not.  That's really exciting for me.

As we all know, there are so many single mothers out there!  Since I graduated from Bridge of Hope and have seen what it's done for me and my life, it's developed in me a passion for single mothers.  I want to get the word out so people understand there's a need and we can be part of meeting that need.   That's my biggest thing right now, getting that word out!

Michelle Beamer, Graduate
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties (Pa.)