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Bridge of Hope Stories

Mother and daughter Most single mothers come into a local Bridge of Hope program from homeless or domestic violence shelters, transitional housing programs or after moving their children from one temporary - and sometimes unsafe - place to another. These families face many obstacles, but they find strength and encouragement along the way from their mentors and Bridge of Hope staff. Here are a few of their stories.

  •  A Lasting Difference- When I heard about Bridge of Hope, I thought that's unique!  I want to play a role and make it real for some mom in our neighborhood... More>> 
  • A Strong Desire to Survive- At the beginning of 2010, *Pamela turned to her pastor for help. More>>
  • An Inner Longing- Karen longed to help those in need in her community... More>>
  • Don't Give Up! - "I'll never forget the day we were evicted," says Mary, "It was my daughter's 10th birthday. I was in the worst spot you can be." More >>
  • "Glad I said ‘Yes'!" - Anne was a stay-at-home mom when she helped to start a Bridge of Hope affiliate in her community.  "It has been so much fun..." More 
  • "I Am Doing What's Best for This Family." - Ellen left a bad situation with only her faith, her children and the clothes on her back. More >>
  • I'm Not Struggling So Much Anymore- When I went to apply for Bridge of Hope, I knew I needed to change my life because I did not want to be stuck in the system.  More>>
  •  In Tough Times, Being A Bridge of Hope-   In their mentor training, the Longs learned that single women and children facing homelessness are often the "unseen homeless". More >>
  •  Now I Am a Bridge of Hope-  It's been 15 years - a long time ago! - since I graduated from Bridge of Hope.   More>>
  • One Year After Graduation, An Interview with Andrea- How did you come to enter Bridge of Hope? More>>
  • Once Homeless, Ten Years Later- A Lasting Impact- "When I entered Bridge of Hope 10 years ago, I was broken..." More>>
  • Someone Cared - "Before Bridge of Hope, my mom and I had to live in my grandparents' damp basement," says this teenager. More >>
  • Steeped in Prayer- In late winter of 2006, I began praying.... I was hoping to be able to do more for our Lord.. More >>
  • Vibrant Faith in Action-  Dr. John and Carol Reckner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart are quietly helping to forever change the lives of homeless and at-risk single parents.  More >>
  • Woman of Hope-  Savvy shopper and co-owner of Brook Ledge Horse Transportation,   Joan Gotwals Yoder is also a member of the board of Bridge of Hope National.  More>>