23: Clean & Safe Pilot Program

About this episode

Beth discusses the Clean & Safe pilot program aimed at addressing homelessness in Colorado Springs with guest Pat Rigdon.

Clean & Safe is a unique pilot program designed to make the heart of the city of Colorado Springs more welcoming to all and to connect people with needed resources to resolve homelessness. Beth discusses the program with Pat Rigdon, Director of Downtown Safety and Public Space for the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs. Clean & Safe Program: https://downtowncs.com/clean-safe-pilot-program/ Downtown Partnership: https://downtowncs.com/ a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak and hosted by Executive Director Beth Roalstad. 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 Hall Roalstad

Guest: Pat Rigdon

Topics covered

• homelessness
• community resources
• city safety
• non-profit initiatives
• urban development

Keywords

• Clean & Safe
• homelessness
• Colorado Springs
• community resources
• urban safety
• non-profit
• Downtown Partnership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, Homeward Pikes Peak, Clean & Safe

Places: Colorado Springs

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