Posts by Bridge House
I want to know what love is. Can you show me?
We all want to know what love is. It is the lifeblood that sustains us during times of despair and loneliness. It is the feeling that lifts our hearts when we see our beloved smile. It is the sensation that warms us when we see a mother caress her child’s face or hug them to…
Read MoreHow the Homeless Community of Boulder is Driving Change
Sometimes advocacy has results, and boy, is it gratifying when it does. But to keep it coming, the leaders that have been able to change should be recognized. There were a number of articles on Change.org last year about Boulder’s camping ticket law, and how silly it is to arrest people when they have no…
Read MoreCory's Story
I’m a 25 year old female, who has been addicted to pain pills and heroin for almost 11 years. I tried to make a change in my life by leaving my home and all my belongings. I dropped everything and moved to Colorado in September 2005 with only the things I could carry on my…
Read MoreMark S.'s Story
Carriage House helped me stay on a path of success when I had no other resources to turn to. I have been able to keep working since in Colorado because of their staff’s encouragement and help with bus fare, which I could barely afford after paying my bills. Consequently I was able to keep my…
Read MoreRay J.'s Story
I came to Colorado from Oklahoma. I was on the streets looking for a job and somewhere to sleep. While I was looking for work, I met some people from the Carriage House that gave me information about places to eat and sleep. They showed me how to work on the computer and that led…
Read MoreTony C.'s Story
Hi, my name is Tony C. I am a Colorado native. I recently came to Boulder, CO and have been homeless for some time now. I heard of a place “where the heart is” called the Carriage House. I have been coming here since I came to Boulder. They have helped me with a lot…
Read MoreDenny's Story
Last September 26th, I thought the bottom had dropped out of my life. I was in a car accident, spent 9 days in the hospital, had all my personal possessions impounded and had $5800 stolen from my hotel room. I had $8, and the clothes on my back and ended up at the Boulder Shelter.…
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