Homeward Pikes Peak

Today, HPP celebrated the graduation of two Housing First Clients, Jessica and Josh. Jessica and her family are moving into their own home. Josh created a nonprofit to serve the unhoused community struggling with addiction. 👏Way to go, Jessica and Josh! 💗

This week, Homeward Pikes Peak CEO Beth Roalstad testified before City Council in support of a resolution approving an amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. 🏡 The approved resolution helps ensure federal housing funds can be directed toward affordable housing, homelessness services, and housing stability resources for vulnerable residents in our community. 👏

Thank you to Nikki and the amazing team at Gather Mountain Blooms for donating beautiful plants to Homeward Pikes Peak! 🌸🌿

Our clients are already hard at work planting and bringing new life to the gardens at Harbor House Recovery, The Commons, and Project Detour. Generous community partnerships like this create more than beautiful spaces — they provide opportunities for healing, purpose, connection, and pride in creating a place to call home.

Thank you for helping us grow hope and cultivate community, one plant at a time. 💚

We wish you a happy and safe Memorial Day!

Conversations As our community continues to navigate the complex realities of homelessness, one thing remains clear: stable housing, recovery support, mental health services, and human connection are vital.
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We have exciting news! 🎉 Homeward Pikes Peak has 10 clients who were formerly experiencing homelessness preparing to move into homes of their own. A safe place to call home is life-changing, but an empty apartment can feel overwhelming.

We’d love to invite community members, businesses, faith groups, and volunteer teams to help create move-in bags or welcome boxes filled with household essentials that help turn a house into a home.

Suggested items include:
🧹 Broom, dustpan, mop, mop bucket, plunger
🚿 Shower curtain with rings, towels, toilet paper
🍽️ Dish soap, sponge, dishes, cups, utensils, pots
🗑️ Garbage can and garbage bags
👕 Hangers, laundry detergent
🛏️ Twin/full sheets, comforter, and two pillows

Together, we can help these 10 individuals start this next chapter with dignity, comfort, and hope. If your group would like to help create a move-in kit, please reach out!

We have exciting news! 🎉 Homeward Pikes Peak has 10 clients who were formerly experiencing homelessness, preparing to move into homes of their own. A safe place to call home is life-changing, but an empty apartment can feel overwhelming.

The HPP team was grateful to host the Mayor's 2026 Fellowship Class at HPP's The Commons. The fellowship members and HPP's panel had a robust discussion about the challenges and solutions to support the unhoused in our Community!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At Homeward Pikes Peak, we know that homelessness, trauma, substance use, and mental health are deeply connected. Healing doesn’t happen with housing alone — it happens when people feel safe, supported, seen, and connected to care.

That’s why every one of our programs is designed to support not only stability, but emotional and mental well-being.

🏠 Our housing programs provide safety, consistency, and dignity — creating the foundation for healing.
🤝 Our Street Outreach Team builds trust and connection with individuals living outside, helping reduce isolation and offering hope.
💚 Our clinic and sober living programs provide peer support, accountability, and a community of encouragement for individuals rebuilding their lives.
👩‍👧 Programs like Bloom support pregnant and parenting women as they navigate recovery, parenting, and mental wellness together.
🧠 Through case management, partnerships, and individualized support, we help connect clients to mental health resources, treatment, recovery services, healthcare, and community support.

Mental health matters for everyone. This month, we honor the resilience of those we serve and the dedicated staff, partners, and supporters who walk beside them every day.

Healing is possible. Hope is powerful. Community changes lives.

The National Mill Dog Rescue team provided a free pet wellness day for residents' pets at HPP's The Commons. Thirty pets were served, and their humans are so grateful! Thank you!