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a Place for everyonea Place for everyone18: Housing Affordability - A Conversation with Pikes Peak Housing Network’s Jill GaeblerPikes Peak Housing Network’s mission is to foster innovative and collaborative solutions that advance housing affordability, access and production in the Pikes Peak Region. Executive Director Jill Gaebler shares data and details about her work. Jill  is a former member of the Colorado Springs City Council where she served two terms. Prior to that, Jill worked for Greccio Housing and served in the Us Air Force. Jill is also a former board member of Homeward Pikes Peak.Website: https://pphousingnetwork.org/State of Housing Report:  https://pphousingnetwork.org/resources.htmla Place for everyo...2025-06-2243 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyone17: The Intersection of Behavioral Health and HomelessnessHow does behavioral health contribute to homelessness, and how does Homeward Pikes Peak help people facing this obstacle? Homelessness is quite complex – often multiple contributing factors such as the cost of living, the cost of housing in our community, and then the complexities of broken family relationships, compounded by mental health and substance misuse by people. When someone has untreated mental health issues or substance use turns into misuse and addiction it has a negative impact on everything – housing, employment, and overall health. Homeward Pikes Peak has an outpatient treatment clinic and today we speak to its director Katie Edelson...2025-05-2539 minElevating Pikes Peak WomenElevating Pikes Peak WomenHow Federal Cutbacks Are Impacting Non-Profits in Colorado Springs Part 1On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're conversing about how the recent federal funding cuts are impacting essential services for Colorado Springs non-profit. We have leaders, Beth Roalstad from Homeward Pikes Peak, Becky Treece from The Place and Cami Bremer from Pikes Peak United Way hosted by Mary Lou Makepeace, a former Colorado Springs City Council member and Mayor of Colorado Springs herself.Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Apple Podcast, Spo...2025-04-1956 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyone16: The Place Connecting At-risk and Unhoused Youth to Vital Services and HousingThe Place offers housing, a drop-in center, and supportive services for youth up to age 24 years old. CEO Becky Treece shares details about The Place. Their mission is to empower Colorado youth to break the cycle of homelessness and forge supportive relationships and have self-sufficient, successful lives.The Place website - https://theplacecos.org/  Telephone - (719) 338-9257a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak. We empower individuals and families to access stable housing, increase mental health, increase recovery and achieve economic stability.  Learn more at http://homewardpp.org/. You can reac...2025-02-2842 minTHRIVERS: Impact-Driven Leadership for the Next NormalTHRIVERS: Impact-Driven Leadership for the Next NormalCelebrating the THRIVERS Community JourneyLeadership is a journey filled with constant evolution and growth. Sometimes that means closing one chapter to begin another.In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Tucker, accompanied by members of the THRIVERS community, takes a moment to mark the conclusion of this season of their collaborative journey. Guests:Frankie Abralind - Founder of The Good Listening ProjectBeth Roalstad - CEO of Homeward Pikes PeakLisa Simms Booth - Executive Director of Smith Center for Healing and the ArtsDr Stephanie McGencey - Founder of Womens Equity Center and Action N...2023-12-1434 minTHRIVERS: Impact-Driven Leadership for the Next NormalTHRIVERS: Impact-Driven Leadership for the Next NormalNeck-Down Learning: How To Lead Well From Within“We don't need more knowledge, we need more learning." - Tucker WannamakerAs nonprofit leaders, we're deeply committed to our communities and the causes we serve. Unfortunately, the demands of our roles often leave us with little time for deep introspection and self-care. The journey to effective leadership begins with leading ourselves.So how can we find balance, enhance our decision-making, and create room for growth when our schedules are bursting at the seams?In our newest episode of THRIVERS, Tucker and Beth Roalstad, CEO of Home...2023-06-0144 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyone15 Greccio: A Solution Focused Housing OrganizationLearn about valuable housing resources for working families provided by Greccio Housing. Homeward Pikes Peak Executive Director Beth Roalstad sits down for this conversation with Lee Patke, Executive Director of Greccio Housing. Greccio's mission is to provide stable, safe, and affordable housing, to offer resources for residents to achieve stability, and to promote solutions to the affordable housing needs of our community.  Greccio currently serves over 1,000 residents per year through properties across Colorado Springs. Beyond providing affordable housing to lower their cost of living, they offer access to a variety of services, guidance, community events, educational workshops, a...2023-04-1442 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyone15 Greccio: A Solution Focused Housing OrganizationLearn about valuable housing resources for working families provided by Greccio Housing. Homeward Pikes Peak Executive Director Beth Roalstad sits down for this conversation with Lee Patke, Executive Director of Greccio Housing. Greccio's mission is to provide stable, safe, and affordable housing, to offer resources for residents to achieve stability, and to promote solutions to the affordable housing needs of our community.  Greccio currently serves over 1,000 residents per year through properties across Colorado Springs. Beyond providing affordable housing to lower their cost of living, they offer access to a variety of services, guidance, community events, educational workshops, a...2023-04-1342 minBeyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso CountyBeyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso CountyAn Interview with Homeward Pikes PeakThis interview with Homeward Pikes Peak's Executive Director, Beth Roalstad, was recorded on December 12, 2022. In this episode we discuss a number of programs run by Homeward Pikes Peak, including the soon-to-be-opened Bloom House. This new program was made possible, thanks to grant funding from El Paso County via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). If you want to get involved with Homeward Pikes Peak, or are someone seeking assistance, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://homewardpp.org/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are...2022-12-2119 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneIntersection of Housing and a Vibrant DowntownWhy a surge in downtown housing isn’t causing costs to drop, plus the story behind a new affordable live/work space for artists. Host Beth Roalstad discusses these issues with Susan Edmondson, President and CEO of Downtown Partnership. Susan explains the structure and activities of the Downtown Partnership, and she provides details about an exciting project to break ground in early 2023 – Artspace, an affordable live/work space for artists with rent priced for artisans earning up to 60% of average median income. Downtown Partnershiphttps://downtowncs.com/ Downtown Ventureshttps://downtowncs.com/ventures/ Arts...2022-12-1937 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneIntersection of Housing and a Vibrant DowntownWhy a surge in downtown housing isn’t causing costs to drop, plus the story behind a new affordable live/work space for artists. Host Beth Roalstad discusses these issues with Susan Edmondson, President and CEO of Downtown Partnership. Susan explains the structure and activities of the Downtown Partnership, and she provides details about an exciting project to break ground in early 2023 – Artspace, an affordable live/work space for artists with rent priced for artisans earning up to 60% of average median income. Downtown Partnershiphttps://downtowncs.com/ Downtown Ventureshttps://downtowncs.com...2022-12-1937 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneFilling a Gap in Healthcare and Housing: Dream Centers of Colorado SpringsMatthew Ayres, CEO of Dream Centers, joins host Beth Roalstad to share how the Dream Centers and Mary’s Home serve women of low income in our community and provides women and families with services ranging from health care to housing.  They also discuss resources for men, and the longtime collaboration between Dream Center and Homeward Pikes Peak. LINKS:Dream Centershttps://www.dreamcenters.com/ 2022-11-1336 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneFilling a Gap in Healthcare and Housing: Dream Centers of Colorado SpringsMatthew Ayres, CEO of Dream Centers, joins host Beth Roalstad to share how the Dream Centers and Mary’s Home serve women of low income in our community and provides women and families with services ranging from health care to housing.  They also discuss resources for men, and the longtime collaboration between Dream Center and Homeward Pikes Peak.  LINKS: Dream Centers https://www.dreamcenters.com/  2022-11-1336 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneSprings Recovery Connection: A Local Solution Based on National ModelLearn how Springs Recovery Connection is helping individuals enter recovery and build skills to stay sober, thrive as adults and be active in our community. Trudy Hodges, CEO of Springs Recovery Connection, discusses the growth of her organization, its dreams for the community and how important being involved with others in Recovery contributes to  lifelong  sobriety. Trudy and host Beth Roalstad (executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak) compare notes on this vital work that engages both organizations. Recovery community organizations (RCOs) are the heart and soul of the recovery movement. In the last ten years, RCOs have pr...2022-10-2631 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneSprings Recovery Connection: A Local Solution Based on National ModelLearn how Springs Recovery Connection is helping individuals enter recovery and build skills to stay sober, thrive as adults and be active in our community. Trudy Hodges, CEO of Springs Recovery Connection, discusses the growth of her organization, its dreams for the community and how important being involved with others in Recovery contributes to  lifelong  sobriety. Trudy and host Beth Roalstad (executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak) compare notes on this vital work that engages both organizations. Recovery community organizations (RCOs) are the heart and soul of the recovery movement. In the last ten years, RCOs have pr...2022-10-2631 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneChild Abuse Prevention MonthHelp for children experiencing abuse is discussed, since April is child abuse prevention month. Host Beth Roalstad notes there’s an intersection between families facing multiple barriers or facing homelessness, and child abuse. Stacie Kwitek Russell, executive director of El Paso County’s Department of Human Service discusses the issues with Beth.  They are joined by El Paso County Public Information Specialist Kristina Iodice.  LINKS: DHS helped to create Family Treatment Drug Court: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Custom.cfm?Unit=prbsolcrt&Page_ID=448 El Paso County Department of Human...2022-04-2523 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneChild Abuse Prevention MonthHelp for children experiencing abuse is discussed, since April is child abuse prevention month. Host Beth Roalstad notes there’s an intersection between families facing multiple barriers or facing homelessness, and child abuse. Stacie Kwitek Russell, executive director of El Paso County’s Department of Human Service discusses the issues with Beth.  They are joined by El Paso County Public Information Specialist Kristina Iodice.  LINKS: DHS helped to create Family Treatment Drug Court: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Custom.cfm?Unit=prbsolcrt&Page_ID=448 El Paso County Department of Human...2022-04-2423 minElevating Pikes Peak WomenElevating Pikes Peak WomenPIKES PEAK WOMEN’S CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss who Pikes Peak Women actually is. Our host, Mary Lou, sits down with Beth Hall Roalstad, director of Homeward Pikes Peak to discuss the history of Pikes Peak Women and the annual event, Wine, Women and Chocolate, and the heroines they honored.Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and many other platforms.2022-04-1522 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyonePrison Re-Entry: How to Ease a Rough TransitionWe speak with a dynamic leader who not only knows how hard the transition is from prison to community at a community level, he knows it from a personal level. too. After serving 20 years in a Colorado prison for what was deemed a “hate crime,” Howie Close is now a leader in a movement to improve the pathway for men and women as they exit prison and return to our communities. Howie leads the Woodmen Valley Chapel Prison Ministry https://woodmenvalley.org/prison. This is a dynamic team of over 160 volunteers who work inside and outs...2022-03-3146 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyonePrison Re-Entry: How to Ease a Rough TransitionWe speak with a dynamic leader who not only knows how hard the transition is from prison to community at a community level, he knows it from a personal level. too. After serving 20 years in a Colorado prison for what was deemed a “hate crime,” Howie Close is now a leader in a movement to improve the pathway for men and women as they exit prison and return to our communities. Howie leads the Woodmen Valley Chapel Prison Ministry https://woodmenvalley.org/prison. This is a dynamic team of over 160 volunteers who work inside and outs...2022-03-3046 minElevating Pikes Peak WomenElevating Pikes Peak WomenNew Female Leadership in Colorado Springs Part 1 - Johnna Reeder KleymeyerOn today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down highlighting and getting to know new female leadership in Colorado Springs. Our guest host, Beth Hall Roalstad, who's filling in for Mary Lou, sits down with the new President and CEO of the Springs Chamber and EDC, Johnna Reeder KleymeyerSubscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and many other platforms. Also, please co...2022-02-1832 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneAffordable Housing in Colorado SpringsWhat are the top affordable housing issues and what is being done to address these in Colorado Springs? It’s a hot issue and means different things to different people. We discuss it all in this conversation with three area affordable housing leaders.  Randy and BJ Scott are two of the founders of the Affordable Housing Collaborative, an advocacy organization that seeks to be a hub of information and lead efforts to increase affordable housing in El Paso County. Barb Van Hoy is a Policy Analyst in the Community Development Division of the City of Colorado Springs....2021-09-1353 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneAffordable Housing in Colorado SpringsWhat are the top affordable housing issues and what is being done to address these in Colorado Springs? It’s a hot issue and means different things to different people. We discuss it all in this conversation with three area affordable housing leaders.  Randy and BJ Scott are two of the founders of the Affordable Housing Collaborative, an advocacy organization that seeks to be a hub of information and lead efforts to increase affordable housing in El Paso County. Barb Van Hoy is a Policy Analyst in the Community Development Division of the City of Colorado Springs....2021-09-1353 minElevating Pikes Peak WomenElevating Pikes Peak WomenCaring for the Homeless Population of Colorado SpringsOn today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss Homelessness in the Colorado Springs area... Today, we're chatting with Beth Hall Roalstad, the executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak, and Kayla Rockhold, a social worker from Pikes Peak Library District. This podcast is focused on the topic of Homelessness in our area. We discuss some myths about the homeless, what Homeward Pikes Peak is doing for the population, and Pikes Peak Library District's efforts to help the homeless crisis.   Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Fa...2021-07-1430 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneLibrary for the PeopleToday’s library is not just about books anymore, it is a vital hub where community, people, art, and technology intersect. John Spears, Chief Librarian and CEO of the Pikes Peak Library District, joins host Beth Roalstad to discuss how the Pikes Peak Library District is carrying out a new form of community library. What is most interesting to Homeward Pikes Peak is that our library has had a social worker on staff for about three years. This staff person is considered a subject matter expert on the needs of the library guests who experience homelessness. There is...2021-07-0941 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneLibrary for the PeopleToday’s library is not just about books anymore, it is a vital hub where community, people, art, and technology intersect. John Spears, Chief Librarian and CEO of the Pikes Peak Library District, joins host Beth Roalstad to discuss how the Pikes Peak Library District is carrying out a new form of community library. What is most interesting to Homeward Pikes Peak is that our library has had a social worker on staff for about three years. This staff person is considered a subject matter expert on the needs of the library guests who experience homelessness. There is...2021-07-0841 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneSubstance Use and Mental Health Barriers in Our CommunityToday on this episode of - A Place for Everyone. we will tackle the issue of substance use in our community. The frequency or how often it occurs and where can someone get help when they are ready. My guests are colleagues from Diversus Health. Amanda Smith, Director, Substance Use Disorders and Case Management and E.J. RICKEY, MCG, Vice-President of Marketing and Communication Strategy | Diversus Health. Diversus Health recently changed its name recently from AspenPointe. Diversus Health offers health care services focusing on counseling, psychiatry, addictions, and crisis intervention. Navigating the way to the...2021-05-2530 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneSubstance Use and Mental Health Barriers in Our CommunityToday on this episode of - A Place for Everyone. we will tackle the issue of substance use in our community. The frequency or how often it occurs and where can someone get help when they are ready. My guests are colleagues from Diversus Health. Amanda Smith, Director, Substance Use Disorders and Case Management and E.J. RICKEY, MCG, Vice-President of Marketing and Communication Strategy | Diversus Health. Diversus Health recently changed its name recently from AspenPointe. Diversus Health offers health care services focusing on counseling, psychiatry, addictions, and crisis intervention. Navigating the way to the...2021-05-2430 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: Community – HomelessnessHow can we best address the challenge of reducing the number of people in the Pikes Peak Region who are homeless? Two local experts join the Colorado Springs Business Journal’s Publisher and Executive Editor Amy Gillentine for this community conversation. Beth Roalstad, executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak, and Evan Caster, manager of homeless initiatives for Community Health Partnership, share about current programs, successes and challenges. Businesses are concerned about increasing numbers of people without homes, living on the streets, particularly with rents going higher and wages staying stagnant. Special thanks to the sponsors of...2021-02-0900 minStudio 809 PodcastsStudio 809 PodcastsCommunity Conversation: Community - HomelessnessHow can we best address the challenge of reducing the number of people in the Pikes Peak Region who are homeless? Two local experts join the Colorado Springs Business Journal’s Publisher and Executive Editor Amy Gillentine for this community conversation. Beth Roalstad, executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak, and Evan Caster, manager of homeless initiatives for Community Health Partnership, share about current programs, successes and challenges. Businesses are concerned about increasing numbers of people without homes, living on the streets, particularly with rents going higher and wages staying stagnant. These six free, live lunchtime webinars run thr...2021-02-0954 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneLasting Impact of childhood traumaPeaceful Household’s Mission is To improve the health, social-emotional and economic outcomes for children and families by providing the foundation, leadership and education to build and sustain a trauma responsive community.  More information about this organization can be found at https://www.peacefulhouseholds.org/.   Our Guest today is Kathy Orr, Executive Director of Peaceful Households; a Registered Nurse, Master Trainer of ACES and a community leader and advocate regarding reducing trauma experienced by young children and their families.   Homeward Pikes Peak brings you A Place for Everyone two times per month...2020-03-2550 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneLasting Impact of childhood traumaPeaceful Household’s Mission is To improve the health, social-emotional and economic outcomes for children and families by providing the foundation, leadership and education to build and sustain a trauma responsive community.  More information about this organization can be found at https://www.peacefulhouseholds.org/.   Our Guest today is Kathy Orr, Executive Director of Peaceful Households; a Registered Nurse, Master Trainer of ACES and a community leader and advocate regarding reducing trauma experienced by young children and their families.   Homeward Pikes Peak brings you A Place for Everyone two times per month...2020-03-2450 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyone5. Rise Recover Live - The Phoenix of Colorado SpringsThe Pheonix Colorado Springs is part of a national movement that offers a free sober active community to individuals who have suffered from a substance use disorder and to those who choose a sober life.  Using a peer support model, The Phoenix helps members heal and rebuild their lives while also striving to eliminate the stigma around recovery.  You can find more information about the programs and find a gym and a community near you on their website click here. Today's guest, Dan Hugill is a coach, peer recovery coach and advocate for individuals in recovery and tho...2019-12-1648 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyone5. Rise Recover Live - The Phoenix of Colorado SpringsThe Pheonix Colorado Springs is part of a national movement that offers a free sober active community to individuals who have suffered from a substance use disorder and to those who choose a sober life.  Using a peer support model, The Phoenix helps members heal and rebuild their lives while also striving to eliminate the stigma around recovery.  You can find more information about the programs and find a gym and a community near you on their website click here.  Today's guest, Dan Hugill is a coach, peer recovery coach and advocate for individuals in recovery and tho...2019-12-1548 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyone4. How does data inform services?This interview with Dr. Tatiana Bailey will examine what we know through research about individuals who experience homelessness in Colorado Springs – how do we define the problem and what are common characteristics?   In 2017, HPP began working on program evaluation to better understand the challenges our clients face and which interventions work well.  Data collection continued in 2018 and results were published in 2019.  Tatiana Bailey has her Master's in economics and her doctorate in public health, both from the University of Michigan. In the health care arena, Dr. Bailey has focused on programs that aim to increase access and qualit...2019-12-0438 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyone4. How does data inform services?This interview with Dr. Tatiana Bailey will examine what we know through research about individuals who experience homelessness in Colorado Springs – how do we define the problem and what are common characteristics?   In 2017, HPP began working on program evaluation to better understand the challenges our clients face and which interventions work well.  Data collection continued in 2018 and results were published in 2019.  Tatiana Bailey has her Master's in economics and her doctorate in public health, both from the University of Michigan. In the health care arena, Dr. Bailey has focused on programs that aim to increase access and qualit...2019-12-0438 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneRoofs, Resources, and Relationships- Three Keys to address youth who experience homelessnessA PLACE for Everyone, the Pikes Peak region’s podcast about housing, homelessness, resiliency, and recovery.  The podcast is brought to you by Homeward Pikes Peak.  Our mission is to support individuals to achieve their full potential in recovery from substance abuse and to exit homelessness and move towards permanent housing. Today's interview is with Shawna Kemppainen, the CEO of The Place, a former affiliate of Urban Peak.  The Place ignites the potential in youth to exit homelessness and create self-determined, fulfilled lives.  This organization is about 20 years old and has played a critical role in serving youth –...2019-11-2244 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneRoofs, Resources, and Relationships- Three Keys to address youth who experience homelessnessA PLACE for Everyone, the Pikes Peak region’s podcast about housing, homelessness, resiliency, and recovery.  The podcast is brought to you by Homeward Pikes Peak.  Our mission is to support individuals to achieve their full potential in recovery from substance abuse and to exit homelessness and move towards permanent housing. Today's interview is with Shawna Kemppainen, the CEO of The Place, a former affiliate of Urban Peak.  The Place ignites the potential in youth to exit homelessness and create self-determined, fulfilled lives.  This organization is about 20 years old and has played a critical role in serving youth –...2019-11-2244 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneWestside CARESFood, financial and medical assistance top the list of critical services Westside CARES provides “neighbors” in need. CEO Kristy Milligan shares her perspective and information about her programs and community needs with host Beth Roalstad. The conversation addresses the power of compassion and equalizing in developing relationships with neighbors experiencing homelessness. Milligan discusses the acute trauma that often leads people to homelessness, and how finding relationship and solidarity as well as addressing profound issues of economic injustice in our city is necessary to solve the issue. She and Beth also discuss gentrification, Housing First models, the importance of m...2019-10-2339 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneWestside CARESFood, financial and medical assistance top the list of critical services Westside CARES provides “neighbors” in need. CEO Kristy Milligan shares her perspective and information about her programs and community needs with host Beth Roalstad. The conversation addresses the power of compassion and equalizing in developing relationships with neighbors experiencing homelessness. Milligan discusses the acute trauma that often leads people to homelessness, and how finding relationship and solidarity as well as addressing profound issues of economic injustice in our city is necessary to solve the issue. She and Beth also discuss gentrification, Housing First models, the importance of m...2019-10-2239 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneHousing Challenges in Colorado SpringsWhat does home mean to you? What is the connection between homelessness and housing stability? A person would need to work 73 hours a week at minimum wage to afford a one-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs. Who are the homeless, how did they get here, and what do they need? This inaugural episode of the podcast defines the problem of homelessness for our community – central El Paso County and Colorado Springs. Executive Director Beth Roalstad invites two Homeward Pikes Peak staff members into the studio for a conversation defining homelessness, providing some surprising data, and dispelling so...2019-09-3039 mina Place for everyonea Place for everyoneHousing Challenges in Colorado SpringsWhat does home mean to you? What is the connection between homelessness and housing stability? A person would need to work 73 hours a week at minimum wage to afford a one-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs. Who are the homeless, how did they get here, and what do they need? This inaugural episode of the podcast defines the problem of homelessness for our community – central El Paso County and Colorado Springs. Executive Director Beth Roalstad invites two Homeward Pikes Peak staff members into the studio for a conversation defining homelessness, providing some surprising data, and dispelling so...2019-09-3039 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town SquareTown Square: Homeless Not AloneDoes Colorado Springs attract an inordinate share of homelessness? What exacerbates the problem, what do the homeless need, and how is our city doing on this? Homelessness, always an important issue, is frequently front page news these days in Colorado Springs. In this episode we get detail about the issue and what’s being done to address it. In the know are guest co-hosts Beth Roalstad, executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak and chair of the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care, and Andy Phelps, Homelessness Prevention and Response Coordinator for the City of Colorado Springs. They do some myth-busting an...2018-03-1438 minStudio 809 PodcastsStudio 809 PodcastsTown Square: Homeless Not AloneDoes Colorado Springs attract an inordinate share of homelessness? What exacerbates the problem, what do the homeless need, and how is our city doing on this? Homelessness, always an important issue, is frequently front page news these days in Colorado Springs. In this episode we get detail about the issue and what’s being done to address it. In the know are guest co-hosts Beth Roalstad, executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak and chair of the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care, and Andy Phelps, Homelessness Prevention and Response Coordinator for the City of Colorado Springs. They do some myth-busting and of...2018-03-1438 min