About

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.

Who We Serve

  • Homeless adults
  • Addictive and unhealthy behaviors

What We Provide

Commitment toward self-sufficiency

Emergency housing

Transitional housing

Structure & Community

Wrap-around support

  • Health
  • Employment
  • Recovery

Our Intended Impact

Permanent housing
Thriving wage
Wellbeing
Long-term 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

Jim Goebelbecker

Executive Director

Andrew Bogage

Andrew Bogage

Development Director

Peter Baron

Peter Baron

Finance and Administration Director

Shantell Anderson

Shantell Anderson

Program Director

Bob Schulz

Bob Schulz

Sober Living Homes Program Manager

Every day brings new hope. By embracing support and believing in change, together, we can build a brighter sustainable future.

Board

 Owen McAleer

Owen McAleer

Board Chairman

Sr. Grants Program Officer, Daniels Fund

 Paul Scudo

Paul Scudo

Board Treasurer

Chief Executive Officer, Step Denver

 Jeff Parker

Jeff Parker

Board Secretary

Entrepreneur

 Kelsey Nolan

Kelsey Nolan

Board Member

President & CEO, Dakota Foundation

 Meghan Shay

Meghan Shay

Board Member

Executive Director, Step Denver

Mike Coffman

Mike Coffman

Board Member

Mayor, City of Aurora

 Allison Stuart

Allison Stuart

Board Member

Grants Strategy & Innovations Officer, Daniels Fund

Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson

Board Member

DPR Construction