Vision
To be a community that provides all the help required to those willing to work toward self-sufficiency; anyone who wants help will receive help!
Mission
Advance provides pathways to recovery that create self-esteem, dignity, and independence for people experiencing homelessness.
Advance helps individuals focus on recovery from harmful behaviors while gaining livable wage employment to move into independent housing. We focus on a whole person approach to rebounding from homelessness and achieving the highest level of self-sufficiency!
Who We Serve
Aurora Homeless
- Men
- Women
- Couples
- Families
Addictive & unhealthy behaviors
What We Provide
Commitment toward self-sufficiency
Transitional housing
Structure & Community
Wrap-around support
- Health
- Employemnt
- Recovery
Our Intended Impact
Livable wage
Wellbeing
Long-term self-sufficiency
Big Picture Impact
Reducing adult homelessness in Aurora, CO by providing an effective ecosystem of wrap around services directly from Support Coaches and indirectly via referrals to quality nonprofit partner services.
We aspire to be the choice for a uniquely supportive transition from homelessness to long-term sustainability. Many services will be provided onsite and will be the appropriate match for the person who has the motivation to create a new trajectory for their life off the streets. A successful transition is a Community Member who has safe housing while maintaining steady employment, developing a career path, and actively working a personal plan of recovery toward self-sufficiency.
Who We Are
We are a passionate team who believe homelessness should not define the future of adults living on the streets, but instead informs their next decision to create a different path. This path begins with the choice to change their mindset, focus on recovery and resilience.
We are committed to supporting a person for as long as it takes to achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency.
Our Board of Directors and staff have direct personal experience with addiction recovery, homelessness, and supporting individuals in discovering new pathways to maintain momentum in improving their lives.
We believe in the perseverance, resilience, and capacity of the human spirit to overcome any challenge. This is possible when there is a community of support who will always believe in the potential for life-long fulfillment of joy and hope.
Meet the Team
Staff
![Jim Goebelbecker](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/jim.jpg)
Jim Goebelbecker
Executive Director
![Jacob merrion](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jacob-Pic.jpg)
Jacob merrion
Program Director
![Alex Baldassare](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alex-Baldassare.jpg)
Alex Baldassare
Assistant Program Director
![Levi Secrest](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Levi-Secrest_s.jpg)
Levi Secrest
Support Coach
![Carson Haney](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Carson-Haney_s.jpg)
Carson Haney
Support Coach
![Joe Manzanares](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Joe-Manzanares_s.jpg)
Joe Manzanares
Support Coach
Board
![Owen McAleer](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Oweninbacklot.jpg)
Owen McAleer
Board Chairman
Sr. Grants Program Officer, Daniels Fund
![Paul Scudo](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PaulScudo-PromoPicture.jpg)
Paul Scudo
Board Member
Chief Executive Officer, Step Denver
![Jeff Parker](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JeffCasualHeadshot.jpg)
Jeff Parker
Board Secretary
Entrepreneur
![Kelsey Nolan](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NolanKelseyHeadshot.jpeg)
Kelsey Nolan
Board Member
President & CEO, Dakota Foundation
![Meghan Shay](https://advancepathways.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/M-Shay-Crop-V2-562x562-1.jpg)
Meghan Shay
Board Member
Executive Director, Step Denver