Barbara has struggled to live a “normal life” for the last 54 years, despite suffering from mental illness. An active member in her community, Barbara serves as a local representative… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Robert
At only 58 years of age, Robert is dying of emphysema. Completely house-bound with around the clock caregivers, Robert depends entirely on others to take care of him. But last… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Evelyn
Evelyn is one of those people who fall through the holes in America’s “safety net.” Working for many years in an accounting office, Evelyn was laid off in May 2013. … Read Full Article >
Join Byrd Barr Place on April 7 to Skip Lunch/Fight Hunger
On April 7th, we are asking everyone in Seattle to skip lunch, and donate the money to Byrd Barr Place. You can donate your lunch money online here. We are asking your help… Read Full Article >
Help Bridge the Gap this Winter
Byrd Barr Place works hard to provide nearly 10,000 Seattle households with grants to maintain their heat in the winter, but sometimes that grant isn’t enough to prevent a disconnection…. Read Full Article >
Financial Education Newsletter Updates
To read Byrd Barr Place’s new Financial Education newsletters, click here!… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Emmanuel
Life in Seattle isn’t easy when you are a single parent. Many are familiar with the plight of the single mom, but more recently there has been a rise in… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Deshaye
Deshaye was in a tough spot. Employed as a caregiver for an elderly and disabled man, Deshaye’s employer passed away in October 2013, leaving her without any income to support… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Qian
Music is Qian’s life. A professional concert pianist and survivor of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, Qian studied piano at Beijing’s premier musical college in the 1970s, despite losing his eyesight at… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Opal
Life has been hard for Opal W. Now in her early 60s, Opal is unable to work due to crippling arthritis in her knees. She walks painfully with crutches, because… Read Full Article >
