Bridge House
A unique and highly-effective combination of employment, housing, and support that breaks the expensive cycles of homelessness, incarceration and chronic unemployment.
Overview:
Bridge House is a Boulder-based nonprofit with additional programs in Aurora and Englewood that operates social enterprises providing paid work, skill-building, and workforce development for adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Through its Community Table Kitchen and Outdoor Crew programs, Bridge House combines employment with coaching and support services to help participants build confidence, gain transferable job skills, and transition to stable employment and independent living.
Population served:
Adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including individuals facing barriers to employment due to past incarceration, addiction, or gaps in work history
Enterprise type:
Food service and catering – Community Table Kitchen
Landscaping, groundskeeping, and outdoor maintenance – Outdoor Crew
Client Services offered:
Paid transitional employment
Job skills training in hospitality, food service, landscaping, and groundskeeping
Career coaching and supportive employment services
Work readiness development
Opportunities to gain work experience, references, and job placement support
Program length:
Typically structured as short-term transitional employment opportunities, ranging from a few weeks to several months, with ongoing coaching to support career advancement and housing stability
How You Can Support Bridge House
Community Table Kitchen – Catering & Food Services:
Hire participants for catering events, meal prep, and food service, supporting both workforce development and local food access.
Outdoor Crew – Landscaping & Maintenance:
Engage the crew for groundskeeping, yard care, snow removal, and seasonal maintenance projects.
Hire Locally:
Every engagement supports paid employment for adults in transition, helping participants gain income, skills, and stability.
Volunteer, Partner, or Donate:
Support the broader mission through donations, volunteer support, or partnerships that expand employment and training opportunities.
