19: Building a Housing Justice Movement in Colorado Springs
From a Place for everyone by Beth Hall Roalstad
August 6, 2025 · 36 min · Season 1 · Episode 19
About this episode
The episode discusses the advocacy work of the COS Pro Housing Partnership in Colorado Springs to support low-income renters.
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.
People in this episode
Host: Beth Roalstad
Guests: Max Kronstadt, Will Smith
Topics covered
- housing justice
- advocacy
- community organizing
- tenant rights
- social justice
Keywords
- housing justice
- Colorado Springs
- COS Pro Housing Partnership
- tenant rights
- community services
- grassroots organizing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: COS Pro Housing Partnership, Homeward Pikes Peak
Places: Colorado Springs
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