Ready to Work Program House and Tri-Cities Homeless Navigation Center

Bridge House, a Colorado-based non-profit organization, has expanded its services with a new Ready to Work program house in Englewood, alongside the new Tri-Cities Homeless Navigation Center. This marks the third Ready to Work location for Bridge House, building on the success of established programs in Boulder (since 2015) and Aurora (since 2018).

Ready to Work Program House

The new Ready to Work program house will provide 50 long-term beds, offering a comprehensive approach to sustainably change the lives of adults experiencing homelessness. The 9-12 month transitional work program focuses on:

  • Paid Employment: Participants engage in paid work with an outdoor landscape crew, contracted for projects within the Tri-Cities area, working up to 29 hours per week.

  • Housing: A sober, communal living environment is provided for men and women, including three daily meals, onsite laundry facilities, transportation, and 24/7 staffing support.

  • Case Management: Individuals receive comprehensive support through trauma-informed and evidence-based group sessions, addiction and sobriety resources, one-on-one case management, career and financial counseling, mentoring and an aftercare program.


Ready to Work Program Intake Process

Community Impact

  • Three of four program participants graduate in 9-12 months.

  • 80% of graduates are still employed, independently housed, and stable in recovery 12 months post graduation.

  • $36,000– Average annual benefit of individual graduates from Bridge House’s Ready to Work program with positive housing and employment outcomes (now paying taxes and contributing to the workforce and housing economy).

  • $3M– Estimated annual boost to each host city economy based on 30-36 annual Ready to Work graduates.

Tri-Cities Homeless Navigation Center

Neighboring the Ready to Work house, the Tri-Cities’ Homeless Navigation Center will offer 20 short-term beds and essential day programming. This center will concentrate on collaborative case management to identify opportunities and address obstacles for individuals seeking long-term housing solutions, including application to the Ready to Work program. It is important to note that the Navigation Center is not an emergency weather shelter or a drop-off location for overnight lodging.

Navigation Center Intake Process

  • Walk-in services available during Monday-Friday (9-3 p.m.)

  • A second (and ongoing) nights are permitted with case manager meeting and housing solution plan (including Ready to Work)

Community Impact

  • The goal is to have a housing or other long-term solution within 28 days of entry, including a Ready to Work option.

  • $12,000– Average annual benefit of individuals served through Tri-Cities Homeless Navigation Center with positive housing outcome.