The Humanity Project
The Humanity Project explores the differences and similarities of how housed and homeless people live in Boulder. Using photography as a medium, photographers from both the homeless and housed communities capture personal –yet universal – aspects of their daily lives, ranging from where they spend most of their time, to where they sleep, to what…
Read MoreThe Impact of Medicaid – A Bridge House Perspective
You don’t have to look far to hear about the flaws and hassles of newly implemented Obamacare. From difficulties with online exchanges, to dropped coverage, to more expensive premiums, it is safe to say that many individuals and businesses have not had a smooth experience. However, I am pleased to share with you some overwhelmingly…
Read MoreIsabel McDevitt wins Downtown Boulder Inc’s Community Service Award
Isabel McDevitt wins Downtown Boulder Inc’s Community Service Award at the 2014 Annual DBI Luncheon. A big thanks to the business community of Boulder! Through the Ready to Work program and other employment efforts, we strive to be a proactive, progressive force in the community. To be recognized for this work is a great honor.
Read MoreA Three Legged Stool
It is cold. Really cold. It is 5AM and I am volunteering for the Point in Time Survey (PIT). The PIT is a tool used by cities across the country on a single winter evening each year to count the number of homeless men, women and children in each community. These numbers are used by…
Read MoreWhat Would You Do?
Since I began my career in homeless services 15 years ago, I have often marveled at how lucky I am. I have heard countless stories. Stories about break ups, illness, addiction, job loss, and just plain bad luck that, when coupled with financial insecurity and lack of a social support network, result in homelessness. With…
Read MorePhotography for a Change
We are excited to be the recipients of the financial support of an online Photography show called Photography for a Change, which will launch during the first week of September 2013. Please stay tuned for the website address, but you can visit the Photography for a Change Facebook page. The show will present images from…
Read MoreLIVE United Award
Bridge House’s Resource Center wins the Spirit of the Community Award for Collaboration from Foothills United Way. The Resource Center team including The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Addiction Recovery Center, City of Boulder, Mental Health Partners and First Presbyterian Church. Click below to watch an inspirational video on the…
Read MoreBEHIND THE CARDBOARD SIGN
Shane Wyenn, the Community Affairs Associate for Bridge House, wrote this moving thesis on youth homelessness and how they find meaning and acceptance on the street. Abstract This qualitative ethnographic study examines why Boulder’s homeless young adult community remain living on the streets for extended periods of time. I undertook this project…
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week
Recognizing the service that our volunteers provide year-round Did you know that the Bridge House has opportunities for over 300 volunteers a month? And that a high percentage of those volunteers have been serving with us for over a year…over five years…and in some cases even over ten years? When it comes to addressing the…
Read MorePoverty and Incarceration
What is the best way to stop the cycle of homeless people cycling in and out of the jail? That is the million – or should I say multi-million – dollar question…. This topic has been on the minds of many in our community. Recently an article in the Camera described the challenges of managing…
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