Today, partnership is more important than ever when working to reduce factors that affect health in our community, such as homelessness, substance use, and mental health. On Tuesday, April 2, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) will honor three community partnerships for their exemplary work in improving the health of people in Boulder County.   This…

On Tuesday 2/26, through a program sponsored by Social Venture Partners of Boulder County, I had the pleasure of addressing over 100 leaders of Boulder County nonprofits on the benefits and challenges of social enterprise. As a practitioner of social enterprise – a business that integrates a social mission – I get the question all…

Boulder is a town of foodies – award-winning restaurants, natural food grocery stores, organic farms, and a bustling scene of food entrepreneurs fueling a more than 500 million dollar industry. But Boulder is not free from hunger. In Boulder County 1 and 8 people are living in poverty. For the more than 1300 clients we…

2012 was a year of great growth and innovation at Bridge House. More than 1000 homeless men and women accessed our Bridge of Opportunity spanning from basic needs such as meals and day shelter; to case management addressing root causes of homelessness; to employment in our Ready to Work program; to homelessness prevention and access…

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.…