Colorado Springs Program Marks 12 Months Of Transforming Lives - Through Addiction Recovery, Employment, And Restored Self-Sufficiency (Photo) - 10/26/26

Colorado Springs, CO — October 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM — Step Springs will host an open house to mark the one‑year anniversary of its opening, inviting local media for an inside look at the program’s impact, outcomes, and expansion.

In its first year, Step Springs has served more than 200 men, far surpassing initial projections of 160 annually. The program’s 50‑bed residential facility is full, its sober‑living homes are full, and a waiting list continues to reflect the urgent need for structured, recovery‑focused housing in El Paso County.

Media Interview Opportunities

During the open house, outlets will have access to:

·       Meghan Shay, CEO — speaking on first‑year outcomes and regional impact

·       Andre Podpolucha, COO — an alumnus of the Step Denver program whose lived experience informs the program’s peer‑driven model

·       Rob L., current resident — who arrived on opening day and will celebrate one year clean and sober on October 28

What Media Will See

·       Guided tours of the residential facility

·       A look at how Step Springs’ four‑phase model moves men from crisis to stability, employment, and independent living

“Recovery requires more than sobriety — it requires structure, employment, accountability, and a community that believes in you,” said Shay. “This year, our residents showed extraordinary courage, and our supporters met the moment with generosity and conviction.”

Step Springs is on track to impact 1,000 men and their families by 2030, strengthening the region’s workforce, reducing homelessness, and restoring families through sustained sobriety and stability.

Event Details

What: Step Springs One‑Year Anniversary Media Open House

When: October 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Where: 4525 Northpark Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918

Who: Media