Bridging is a non-profit organization that provides furniture and household goods to help make a house into a home to over 5,100 families annually.

Guests are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped household items or cash donations, all of which will go to Bridging. Some ideas of items that can be brought as gift donations include: dishes, bowls, Tupperware, silverware, mixing and serving utensils, spatulas, measuring cups and spoons, pots and pans, bake ware, can openers, dishtowels, bath towels, wash cloths, irons, ironing boards, small appliances, mixers, toasters, coffee makers, and vacuums.

Those in attendance may enjoy appetizers and drink specials from Porter & Frye, desserts from Patrick’s Bakery, tarot card and palm readings from Treebird & Crescent Moon Studios, and mini spa services from Ivy Spa Club.

*** This event is free and open to the public, however donations to Bridging are encouraged. ***

WHEN:           Thursday, May 20, 2010

                        5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  

WHERE:         Porter & Frye

                        1115 Second Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis

                        Located in Hotel IVY

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myTalk 107.1 (KTMY-FM) is a talk radio station in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market that features entertaining talk on people, pop culture, “a little gossip, a lot of laughs.” It is owned and operated by Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. For more information, visit www.mytalk1071.fm.

Founded in 1987, Bridging, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3), operating 100,000 square feet of warehouse space in Bloomington and Roseville, Minnesota. Its 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. For more information, please visit www.bridging.org.

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