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Christmas Eve has arrived and with it comes wishes of all shapes and sizes. For our 11th Day of Christmas wishes and opportunities, we asked our staff to share their Christmas Wishes. We hope that as you enjoy this holiday with friends and family, that you will continue into the New Year with a generous…

This year 17 people died homeless in Boulder. On Friday, December 21 more than 100 community members – some homeless, some elected officials, some from the faith community, some service providers – all concerned, compassionate citizens were convened by Bridge House to remember those we lost this year. The ceremony was a chance to reflect,…

When most of us think of the holidays, we think of family, friends, good food and a giving spirit. This Thursday, those were all out in full force at the annual Holiday Dinner put on by the Community Table with the amazing help of Savory Cuisines and a full crew of volunteers representing 4 generations…

At one of Boulder’s affordable housing developments, the smallest apartment costs about $800 per month. As most of us know, you also need to put down a deposit on an apartment that is usually equivalent to the first and last month’s rent. Therefore, the first payment to get into an apartment would be around $2400.…

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.…

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…

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…

 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…

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…

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…