This is our ARCHIVED Story page! As we continue to add stories from former and current Bridge House particpants to our current Story page, we don't want to lose the wonderful stories we've already posted. Here you can read older stories that remain warm and inspirational. Enjoy!

This Story selected for NPR's "Giving Matters" Series
listen here - (Windows Media Player) or (MP3)
or read the story here ....

Last summer a 29 year-old woman, six feet tall,
rail thin with a mane of dark brown hair and big dark
eyes arrived at our shelter with her three children....
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Story from Paul - a former TBH participant now living in Chicago ...
"The process of becoming not housed was not an easy one. It took a lot of giving up.
I gave up on the systems that I believed in."... read more

Read about Jack's gift - a new basketball hoop ... more

Dana explains his generous gift ... read here

Enjoy this heartwarming letter from Angela who formerly lived at
the Bridge House with her two children. Her story tells of hard work, perserverance and success for her and her children in their new life ...read on