a Place for everyone

Beth Hall Roalstad
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The Pikes Peak region’s podcast about housing, homelessness, resiliency, and recovery. A Place for everyone 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.

  1. 4D AGO

    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, 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/ How to become a volunteer: https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/volunteer/ Donate now: https://fosteringhopefoundation.org/give/ Get involved and Support HPP: 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/. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.

    31 min

  2. FEB 25

    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 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/ 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/. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.

    30 min

  3. JAN 28

    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/ 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/. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.

    32 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    23: Clean & Safe Pilot Program

    Clean & 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 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 clinical services are provided.

    36 min

  5. 10/31/2025

    22: Catholic Charities of Central Colorado Steps Up Their Housing Game

    Catholic 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 clinical services are provided.

    36 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    21: Colorado Springs's Long-Time Advocate to Address Homelessness: Aimee Cox

    Beth 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 individuals, it acts as a crucial hub for funding and coordinating with non-profit organizations and other agencies that do. https://coloradosprings.gov/HousingHomelessnessResponse For more information on the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care: https://www.pikespeakcoc.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 clinical services are provided.

    47 min

  7. 08/19/2025

    20: Colorado Springs Fire Dept – More Than Just Putting Out Fires

    Homeward 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.gov 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 clinical services are provided.

    42 min

  8. 08/06/2025

    19: Building a Housing Justice Movement in Colorado Springs

    A 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 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 clinical services are provided.

    36 min
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The Pikes Peak region’s podcast about housing, homelessness, resiliency, and recovery. A Place for everyone 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.

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  • Creator
    Beth Hall Roalstad
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved for the use by Homeward Pikes Peak and our assigns.
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