a Place for everyone

28: Trust Opens Doors for People and Housing

The Street Outreach team from Homeward Pikes Peak discuss the daily realities of engaging with unhoused individuals in the Pikes Peak region. Steve Wayant, LCSW and Haley Crist, MSW student share how they build trust, navigate systemic barriers, and help people transition from the streets into stable housing. Hosted by Beth Roalstad, Executive Director of Homeward Pikes Peak. LINKS: Street Outreach, including Give Help – Get Help: https://homewardpp.org/what-we-do/housing/street-outreach [https://homewardpp.org/what-we-do/housing/street-outreach] a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak and hosted by Executive Director Beth Roalstad. Homeward Pikes Peak (HPP) is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families permanently exit homelessness through supportive housing, recovery services, and clinical treatment. Founded in 2002, the organization has evolved from a community planning agency into a leading direct service provider for the Pikes Peak region. Learn more at http://homewardpp.org/ [https://homewardpp.org/]. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.

27: Rebuilding Lives through Fatherhood with Jarron Cook

Jarron Cook, the visionary behind Father’s First, a new and vital organization in Colorado Springs discusses the critical role of fathers in the family unit and how this innovative program provides the housing, mentorship, and recovery support men need to become the pillars their families deserve. We also speak with Benjamin Herbert, the first staff member of Father’s First who is putting a new spin on a case manager and is a Father Figure, a mentor for new participants. Host: Beth Roalstad, CEO of Homeward Pikes Peak Guests: Jarron Cook, Founder and Executive Director of Father’s First & Ben Herbert, Father Figure Origin Story: Jarron shares his personal history and the specific "why" that led him to launch a program dedicated to men in the Pikes Peak region. Resources Mentioned: Homeward Pikes Peak: https://homewardpp.org/ [https://homewardpp.org/] Father’s First Website: https://www.fathersfirstinitiative.com/ [https://www.fathersfirstinitiative.com/] Follow Father’s First on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588194840402 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588194840402] About Father’s First Father’s First is a Colorado Springs-based program dedicated to rebuilding lives and strengthening families. By providing stable housing and focused support, they empower fathers to achieve economic stability, maintain recovery, and reclaim their roles within their families. a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak and hosted by Executive Director Beth Roalstad. Homeward Pikes Peak (HPP) is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families permanently exit homelessness through supportive housing, recovery services, and clinical treatment. Founded in 2002, the organization has evolved from a community planning agency into a leading direct service provider for the Pikes Peak region. Learn more at http://homewardpp.org/ [https://homewardpp.org/]. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.

26: The Power of Consistency: How Fostering Hope Builds Lasting Bonds for Foster Families

The "Extended Family" Model: Discover how Fostering Hope uses a volunteer-based support system to act as "aunts and uncles," providing a safety net that prevents youth from reaching a point of crisis. Healing Through Connection: How developmental psychology and trauma-informed care are integrated into volunteer training. Brian Newsome oversees the Fostering Hope Foundation [https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/about-us/staff/], a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit that recruits volunteers to serve as "aunts, uncles, and grandparents" to foster families. His work focuses on providing the emotional and practical support—like date nights, transportation, and a "listening ear"—that the traditional child welfare system often lacks. Fostering Hope was established in 2006 after four years of research into the foster care system. Their goal was to better understand the plight of children in foster care and the challenges of foster parents who step up to provide them with a home. What began as a little more than a hunch and a heart for helping these families is today an organization impacting hundreds of lives. Fostering Hope: https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/ [https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/] How to become a volunteer: https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/volunteer/ [https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/volunteer/] Donate now: https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/give/ [https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/give/] Get involved and Support HPP: https://homewardpp.org/get-involved/ [https://homewardpp.org/get-involved/] 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 health, increase recovery and achieve economic stability. Learn more at http://homewardpp.org/ [https://homewardpp.org/]. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.

25: Emergency Shelter in Colorado Springs - Hope COS Delivers an Alternative

We dive into the vital work of Hope COS, a Colorado Springs-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals at their most vulnerable points. Executive Director Melissa Wallace discusses how their values-driven approach provides a lifeline for those navigating homelessness, battling addiction, or reentering society after incarceration. Key Discussion Points 1. Providing compassionate, values-driven support to bridge gaps in the community with justice, love, and humility. The team has lived experience which provides a key differentiator for high impact services. Hope COS: https://hopecos.org/ [https://hopecos.org/] 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 health, increase recovery and achieve economic stability. Learn more at http://homewardpp.org/ [https://homewardpp.org/]. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.

24: Getting a Step Up: Introducing Step Colorado Springs

A 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/ [https://stepsprings.org/] 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 health, increase recovery and achieve economic stability. Learn more at http://homewardpp.org/ [https://homewardpp.org/]. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.