Bridging

Ilon Preston is the Community Engagement Coordinator for Bridging, a nonprofit furniture bank in Bloomington, Minnesota, serving an average of 120 households each week. Ilon joined Bridging in July 2025 as part of the Strategic Partnership team, bringing experience as a Program Manager at a food pantry before transitioning to a furniture bank.

As Community Engagement Coordinator, Ilon leads volunteer groups, introduces new people to Bridging’s mission, and fosters connections between staff, volunteers, and the community Bridging. Ilon emphasizes the organization’s 1–2–3 model: connecting those with excess furniture/housewares to those in need, keeping functional items out of landfills, and providing stability and comfort to individuals and families