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On the Seventh Day of Christmas, Bridge House gave to Me: A Job, and income and a pathway to a brighter future through work
A little over a week ago, on December 12, 2012, our Ready to Work Program celebrated its one-year anniversary. This program has been instrumental in our mission to help Boulder’s homeless on the path to self-sufficiency. Since inception more than 20 people have been employed, 9 have graduated to mainstream jobs and 8 into housing.…
Read MoreOn the Sixth Day of Christmas Bridge House Gave to me: a chance to change my community
Throughout the year, many of you have fulfilled our wishes by selflessly giving your time or making a donation to our cause. It is because of you that we were able to give so many of Boulder’s homeless and working poor more opportunities to get back on their feet. Our wish this season is to…
Read MoreOn the Fifth Day of Christmas Bridge House gave to me: a Resource Center and Abundant Opportunity
Two months ago, in October of this year, Bridge House unveiled our new Resource Center, which allowed us to grow and expand the services we offer as well as collaborate more effectively with other agencies. Located at the First Presbyterian Church Annex and open two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays), the Resource Center allows…
Read MoreOn the Fourth Day of Christmas, Bridge House Gave to Me: A Sense of Service and Humanity
Like us on Facebook If you walk into the kitchen of the Community Table on any given night, you will see volunteers hustling to set the tables, getting food ready, serving up hot, healthy meals, washing dishes, wiping down tables, and a number of other tasks that it takes to keep things running smoothly. With…
Read MoreOn the Third Day of Christmas, Bridge House Gave to Me: A bus pass, some socks and an opportunity to change my future
What would you do if you needed an ID? What if you didn’t have internet to find out how to get one? Or money to pay for one? Or transportation to the place you would have to fill out and file your paperwork? Or what if the person you were asking questions with treated you with total…
Read MoreOn the Second Day of Christmas, Bridge House Gave to Me: A Belly Full of Warm, Delicious Food and Hope for the Future
Like us on Facebook Sign up for our emails to stay in the loop about our innovative solutions to homelessness One of the first opportunities that Bridge House offers its clients on the pathway to self-sufficiency is a free, healthy meal. Scott Medina, the director of the Community Table says “(Community Table) gives people a…
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of Christmas: A Wonderful Season of Wishes and Opportunities
Like us on Facebook Sign up for our emails to stay in the loop about our innovative solutions to homelessness Throughout the year, many of you have fulfilled our wishes by selflessly giving your time or making a donation to our cause. It is because of you that we were able to give so many of…
Read MoreCombatting homelessness among Veterans – a model to follow
November is an important month for Veterans. This November Boulder County was able to honor our homeless Veterans with new hope. Thanks to a regional and county-wide effort , 25 chronically homeless veterans now have access to a home. Long time Bridge House clients like Bob – who has served over 4 years in the military is…
Read MoreOne Person At A Time – A Reflection on what it takes to help the homeless
Last week one of our long term case managers, Heather, ran up to me with a smile ear to ear. She was beaming as she exclaimed “This is why I do what I do. My month has been made”. She was referring to the sweetest possible reward for our work – she had sealed the…
Read MoreThe Bridge House Resource Center is now open
We have launched! The Bridge House Resource Center is now open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm at 1603 Walnut Street. Our Resource Center is over a year in the making. As a response to the ever growing need to make homeless services more accessible, efficient and effective for clients and service providers alike,…
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