Posts by Bridge House
It’s the company you keep – Bridge House Board of Directors is top notch
Written by Isabel McDevitt There is nothing glamorous about being on the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization yet non-profit Boards are fundamental to the health and vitality of Boulder County. With more than 1,000 non- profits in Boulder County, it is safe to say that at any given time there are more than…
Read More"I made it out with the help of Bridge House"
“I almost died on the street and there are only two reasons I made it off the street, my determination to change my life and the opportunity the Ready to Work program gave me.” “Before I joined the Ready to Work program I was a drunk. I was homeless sleeping outside even in the dead…
Read MoreWe Can End Homelessness
Isabel McDevitt – October 2016 We can end homelessness. There is no doubt that some in our community will experience homelessness due to circumstances – loss of job, family breakup, untreated mental illness – but it need not be forever. We can create a community where we have quick interventions and real opportunities so that…
Read MoreReady to Work Impact Report 2015 – 2016
Ready to Work Impact Report 2015 – 2016 by Bridge House on Scribd
Read MoreWe Won the 2016 Eagle Award
For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Contact: Emily Nilsen, 303.863.0123 [email protected] Colorado Announces 2016 Award Winners (DENVER) – Housing Colorado is pleased to announce the recipients of its Eagle Awards and People’s Choice Award. Each year, Housing Colorado honors successes in affordable housing by recognizing nominees and winners at the annual Housing Colorado NOW!…
Read MoreWho do we serve, how do we serve them?
August 2016 Written by Isabel McDevitt Boulder is at a crossroads. We are confused. We are torn. We are overwhelmed. We also have an opportunity. With the right dialogue and leadership – now could be the time we, as a community, can gain clarity on our approach to homeless services. Many stakeholders are craving…
Read MoreSummer Newsletter
What do you say? Why or Why not?
Time for your POP QUIZ: Please answer each question below with your first reaction – “Why?” or “Why not?” Should the space program put a man on Mars? Should we invest in cancer research until we have a cure? Should children in America have access to the best education in the world? Should we strive…
Read MoreBuilding Culture – Why the Broncos win is a win for the Ready to Work House!
It is Superbowl Sunday at our Ready to Work House. Residents, staff, family and friends gather to cheer on the local team. There is a sea of blue and orange in the dining room – sweatshirts to cup cakes to banners. There is a feast of pizza and wings and more soda than you could ever…
Read MoreThe Top 5 of 2015
5 – YOU! Our supporters in 2015 have gone above and beyond. From attending our myriad of events, to buying raffle tickets, to the more than 600 volunteers who shared their compassion and talents with us, to advocating for our efforts to end homelessness in Boulder one person at a time – We CAN’T…
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