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Studio 809 Community Podcast Network24: Getting a Step Up: Introducing Step Colorado Springs - a Place for everyoneA new recovery program called Step Springs helps men in a state of desperation end their cycle of addiction, take back control of their lives, and transition to a safe and sober living environment. There, they can become productive, contributing members of their families and our community. Step Springs CEO Meghan Shay shares details with our host, Beth Roalstad, CEO of Homeward Pikes Peak. For More Information:Step Springs: https://stepsprings.org/a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak and hosted by Executive Director Beth Roalstad. We empower individuals and...
2026-01-2832 mina Place for everyone24: Getting a Step Up: Introducing Step Colorado SpringsA new recovery program called Step Springs helps men in a state of desperation end their cycle of addiction, take back control of their lives, and transition to a safe and sober living environment. There, they can become productive, contributing members of their families and our community. Step Springs CEO Meghan Shay shares details with our host, Beth Roalstad, CEO of Homeward Pikes Peak. For More Information:Step Springs: https://stepsprings.org/a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak and hosted by Executive Director Beth Roalstad. We empower individuals and...
2026-01-2832 min
Studio 809 Community Podcast Network37: Jan 13 2026 - What is The Next Us and Who Is Judy Pearring? - Loving the SpringsSpoken word artist, idealist, and entrepreneurial cheerleader Judy Pearring shares some of her poetry and explains the vibe we love at The Next Us. The Next Us is home to Studio 809 Podcasts’ community podcast studio, as well as a family of extraordinary entrepreneurs. “We’re all the weirdos,” she tells us, and she means it with affection and respect. We also find out Carrie is a “recovering poet,” and Al wants to take one of Judy’s poems to Burning Man.LINKS:The Next Us: https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.comClean & Safe Pilot Program - epis...
2026-01-1338 minLoving the Springs37: Jan 13 2026 - What is The Next Us and Who Is Judy Pearring?Spoken word artist, idealist, and entrepreneurial cheerleader Judy Pearring shares some of her poetry and explains the vibe we love at The Next Us. The Next Us is home to Studio 809 Podcasts’ community podcast studio, as well as a family of extraordinary entrepreneurs. “We’re all the weirdos,” she tells us, and she means it with affection and respect. We also find out Carrie is a “recovering poet,” and Al wants to take one of Judy’s poems to Burning Man.LINKS:The Next Us: https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.comClean & Safe Pilot Program - epis...
2026-01-1338 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network23: Clean & Safe Pilot Program - a Place for everyoneClean & Safe is a unique pilot program designed to make the heart of the city of Colorado Springs more welcoming to all and to connect people with needed resources to resolve homelessness. Beth discusses the program with Pat Rigdon, Director of Downtown Safety and Public Space for the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs.Clean & Safe Program: https://downtowncs.com/clean-safe-pilot-program/Downtown Partnership: https://downtowncs.com/a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak and hosted by Executive Director Beth Roalstad. We empower individuals and families to access stable housing, increase mental...
2025-12-3036 mina Place for everyone23: Clean & Safe Pilot ProgramClean & Safe is a unique pilot program designed to make the heart of the city of Colorado Springs more welcoming to all and to connect people with needed resources to resolve homelessness. Beth discusses the program with Pat Rigdon, Director of Downtown Safety and Public Space for the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs.Clean & Safe Program: https://downtowncs.com/clean-safe-pilot-program/Downtown Partnership: https://downtowncs.com/a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak and hosted by Executive Director Beth Roalstad. We empower individuals and families to access stable housing, increase mental...
2025-12-3036 min
Elevating Pikes Peak Women61: Get Involved. Get Engaged.Three new co-hosts for the podcast discuss the past, present and future for Pikes Peak Women. Beth Roalstad, Melissa Marts and Brenda Morrison honor the initial host of Elevating Pikes Peak Women, Mary Lou Makepeace, and the original founders of Pikes Peak Women – including Brenda’s mom, Marcy Morrison. They also discuss what Pikes Peak Women hope to do in 2026, including podcast topics and quarterly in-person events. The bottom line: an invitation to get involved in the community, and the support to do it. They also invite all the women listening to provide feedback and ideas. To provi...
2025-12-1727 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network61: Get Involved. Get Engaged. - Elevating Pikes Peak WomenThree new co-hosts for the podcast discuss the past, present and future for Pikes Peak Women. Beth Roalstad, Melissa Marts and Brenda Morrison honor the initial host of Elevating Pikes Peak Women, Mary Lou Makepeace, and the original founders of Pikes Peak Women – including Brenda’s mom, Marcy Morrison. They also discuss what Pikes Peak Women hope to do in 2026, including podcast topics and quarterly in-person events. The bottom line: an invitation to get involved in the community, and the support to do it. They also invite all the women listening to provide feedback and ideas. To provi...
2025-12-1727 mina Place for everyone22: Catholic Charities of Central Colorado Steps Up Their Housing GameCatholic Charities of Central Colorado’s Deana Hunt covers the range of programs CC provides in our community and the footprint they have in our region. Deana is Vice President of Family Services for Catholic Charities of Central Colorado. LINKS:Catholic Charities of Central Colorado: https://www.ccharitiescc.org/a 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 reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinica...
2025-10-3136 mina Place for everyone21: Colorado Springs's Long-Time Advocate to Address Homelessness: Aimee CoxBeth sits down with long-time friend and professional colleague, Aimee Cox - chief of the Housing and Homelessness Response Department. The core activity of the City of Colorado Springs Housing and Homelessness Response Department is the strategic management and investment of public funds to strengthen neighborhoods, increase the availability of quality affordable housing, and prevent and address homelessness.Formerly known as the Housing and Community Vitality Department, the renamed Housing and Homelessness Response Department clarifies its focus on creating a thriving community by tackling housing instability and homelessness. While the department does not typically provide direct services to...
2025-10-1046 mina Place for everyone20: Colorado Springs Fire Dept – More Than Just Putting Out FiresHomeward Pikes Peak and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) have worked together for several years providing street outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness. This episode explores when CSFD began doing street outreach and their unique role in our community. More information about the CSFD Community and Public Health Division can be found at https://coloradosprings.gov/fire-department/page/community-and-public-health-cares. Additional questions about their work can be through email with the Director: Steven M. Johnson, Steven.Johnson@coloradosprings.gova Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak. We empower individuals and families to access stable housing, incre...
2025-08-1941 mina Place for everyone19: Building a Housing Justice Movement in Colorado SpringsA small but mighty organization is doing critical advocacy and organizing work of low-income residents who are renters in our community. Host Beth Roalstad sits down with Max Kronstadt and Will Smith of the COS Pro Housing Partnership. Through their efforts, tenants are using their voice to organize for better living conditions and for vital community services. The group uses grassroots organizing and social justice ideals to advance the rights of our community members.COS Pro Housing Partnership: https://cosphp.org/a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak. We empower individuals and f...
2025-08-0635 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network19: Building a Housing Justice Movement in Colorado Springs - a Place for everyoneA small but mighty organization is doing critical advocacy and organizing work of low-income residents who are renters in our community. Host Beth Roalstad sits down with Max Kronstadt and Will Smith of the COS Pro Housing Partnership. Through their efforts, tenants are using their voice to organize for better living conditions and for vital community services. The group uses grassroots organizing and social justice ideals to advance the rights of our community members.COS Pro Housing Partnership: https://cosphp.org/a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak. We empower individuals and f...
2025-08-0635 mina 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 every...
2025-06-2243 mina 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 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...
2025-04-2056 mina 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 mina 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 min
Beyond 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 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 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 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 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 minElevating 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 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 minElevating 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 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 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 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 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 min
Peak 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.
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2021-02-0900 min
Studio 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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