Our Short History
Green Street House
Although the word "homeless" conjures up images of
an urban problem with people sleeping on park benches, trying to
keep warm next to grates on the sidewalk, and eating in soup
kitchens, it is also problem in picturesque rural communities across
the country like Plymouth, New Hampshire. In the mid-eighties our
community began addressing our local needs under the leadership
of the Plymouth Ministries and Bayard Hancock of the Holy Spirit
Episcopal Church. In 1987 a group of committed citizens - including Cal Carpenter, the owner of the Plymouth Inn who often housed those in need - began focusing on creating a shelter for those experiencing homelessness in our area. In 1989 they opened the first shelter on Green Street in Plymouth.
Since then, with the assistance of federal community action funds, the aid of the local Community Action Program (CAP) and the enormous help from many businesses, churches and local individuals, The Bridge House (originally named The Pemi Bridge House) has grown out of the original two bedroom home on Green Street into the excellent new facility located on the grounds of the Whole Village Family Resource Center and opened its doors in May 2005. (read more about The Bridge House (TBH) funding and contributions)
Our Staff
From the beginning TBH has had a Director and a House Manager plus the help of several part time staff and many community volunteers. Their committment is to enhance the skills and life possibilities for an increasingly needy and complex population. Contact Us
Our Board of Directors
Our dedicated Board of Directors are community leaders committed to the welfare of our residents as well as the growth of innovative programs and solutions.
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