Boulder Bridge House

Ready to Work and Homeless Navigation Center Open in the Tri-Cities (May 15, 2025)

Colleen Krueger — Thu, 15 May 2025 15:58:52 +0000

Adjacent facilities will house up to 70 adults experiencing homelessness ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – More than 150 municipal officials and staff, local business owners, corporate and project partners, foundation representatives, community residents, doreferral partners, and invited guests from nine cities from seven counties, celebrated the official opening of Bridge House’s third Metro Denver Ready to…

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Bridge House is pleased to announce Melissa Green as its new CEO.

Bridge House — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:50:04 +0000

For Immediate Release: Bridge House is pleased to announce Melissa Green as its new CEO. Green has been serving as Bridge House’s Interim CEO since January 1, 2021, and had been COO during the year prior. Green’s extensive history with Bridge House since 2015 has included directing the successful Path to Home program, working directly with clients as a lead case manager, overseeing the Ready to…

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Important Announcement, December 2020

Christine Suchor — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:04:22 +0000

Dear Supporter, We write to you today to announce that Isabel McDevitt, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of our Ready to Work Program, will be departing our organization on December 31, 2020. Isabel has accepted a senior position at the New York City-based Doe Fund and their Ready, Willing & Able, ‘Work Works’ program to solve homelessness. The Doe Fund operates 3 different Ready Willing &

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Solving Homelessness isn’t a Zero Sum Game – We should be looking for the “AND” not the “EITHER/OR”

Isabel McDevitt — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:21:06 +0000

In the fight to end homelessness we must leave no stone unturned. No tool in the box. No player on the bench. The causes of homelessness are real. They are formidable. To eradicate homelessness it will require wide scale, systemic change. This will take time, money, and political will. As we shoot for this ideal, we should not delay in developing a robust, multi-faceted system that is ready to…

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6th Annual Farm to Table – Remarks from Isabel

Isabel McDevitt — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:09:10 +0000

Good evening! It is my great pleasure to be here with you – LIVE! Thank you for joining us virtually. This is kind of fun! Isn’t it? 2020 has certainly been the year of the pivot – and this event is no exception. A huge thanks goes to Christine. She has worked tirelessly and her team – especially Dan and Scott – have done a masterful job changing course and creating this evening to…

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It’s our 5th Anniversary of Ready to Work House in Boulder!

Isabel McDevitt — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:29:52 +0000

This week marks the 5th Anniversary of Ready to Work House at 4747 Table Mesa Drive in Boulder! On August 12, 2015 Ready to Work House opened its doors to 44 adults experiencing homelessness ready to transform their lives. Launched as a pilot with no housing in 2012, Ready to Work brought a “work-first” solution to address homelessness in the City of Boulder and Colorado. In 2015 with the…

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An Update on Path to Home – New services as of June 1, 2020

Isabel McDevitt — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:36:48 +0000

Please read the guest opinion written by Isabel McDevitt in the Boulder Daily Camera Here: Path to Home navigation shelter operated from July 2017 through May 2020. As a pilot designed to combine overnight sheltering with intensive, housing-focused case management, the Path to Home model proved to be highly successful. Over 850 clients exited Path to Home with housing and support.

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Updates and Changes to Services in Response to Covid-19 as of May 6th, 2020

Isabel McDevitt — Wed, 06 May 2020 22:33:19 +0000

Bridge House is committed to continue providing services for our clients who need support the most during this uncertain time. We have been closely monitoring all of the developments in regards to Coronavirus COVID-19 and, along with coordination from Boulder County and other local providers, are modifying our programs to ensure the safety of clients, staff and volunteers. In all cases…

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Updates and changes to services in response to COVID-19 as of April 3rd, 2020

Isabel McDevitt — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:36:48 +0000

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Leadership in Crisis

Isabel McDevitt — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:09:23 +0000

As the COVID-19 pandemic grips us, nothing is more important than effective leadership. We need our leaders to not only guide us through this ever-evolving situation, but to define our mission and set a tone and standard for how we respond. While there has been little time to reflect since this began, I have been thinking a lot about what makes a good leader and how to lead in a time like this.

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