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Holmes searches for homeless solutions (access required)

by Amy Gillentine Published: March 23,2012

Tags: Bob Holmes, Homeward Pikes Peak, One on One

Bob Holmes brings both patience and experience to his job as executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak. A nonprofit agency focused on finding jobs and housing for the homeless population, Holmes has worked for the group since 2003. He brings his experience and love of children as a school superintendent to the job — as [...] [...]

Outreach program nets more than 200 jobs for homeless

by Amy Gillentine Published: July 20,2011

Tags: Aztec Hotel, Bob Holmes, Homeward Pikes Peak, Jobs, United Way

Back in 2010, Leif was one of the more than 600 people camping on the banks of Monument Creek. The military veteran had no job and no place to live. He did, however, own a moped. In an effort to keep it from being stolen, he fought for his possession and lost an eye in [...] [...]

Springs nonprofits looking for leaders of tomorrow (access required)

by Rebecca Tonn Published: April 8,2011

Tags: center for nonprofit ex, Homeward Pikes Peak, nonprofits

The sports industry could teach the nonprofit sector something about succession planning. Professional sports teams are in continual recruiting mode, teambuilding up to 10 years in advance. Nonprofits, however, are often left scrambling to find new leadership when an executive director moves on. Few young people, it seems, even consider careers in the nonprofit sector. [...] [...]

El Pomar serves up annual awards to local nonprofits (access required)

by Rebecca Tonn Published: November 12,2010

Tags: Bob Holmes, El Pomar, homelessness, Homeward Pikes Peak, Myron Stratton

Married, middle aged, employed and living in a three-bedroom house, Shelly and Daryl Gottier never imagined they’d end up homeless — much less living along Monument Creek in a tent during winter. But that’s what happened. After a death in the family and losing their jobs in the midst of the economic downturn, they were [...] [...]

Two local nonprofits to receive El Pomar awards

by Rebecca Tonn Published: November 4,2010

Tags: El Pomar, Homeward Pikes Peak, nonprofits

Two local organizations will receive awards during the El Pomar Foundation’s Awards for Excellence presentation Tuesday. Both nonprofits – Homeward Pikes Peak and the Myron Stratton Consortium –  are finalists and guaranteed to receive $7,500. Thirty-three organizations in Colorado will receive awards. During the ceremony, Nov. 9 at The Broadmoor, the winners in 11 categories will [...] [...]

Homeward Pikes Peak lands its 100th job (access required)

by Rob Larimer Published: June 1,2010

Tags: homelessness, Homeward Pikes Peak, recession

Homeward Pikes Peak has something to celebrate. This week the homeless outreach program is celebrating because its 100th client recently got a job.  The client was formerly a homeless tent camper. Executive Director Bob Holmes said this amounts to securing one job a day for clients since the effort to place homeless tent campers in [...] [...]

Holmes to discuss progress with homeless camps (access required)

by Amy Gillentine Published: March 16,2010

Tags: homelessness, Homeward Pikes Peak

About 200 people have been removed from homeless camps along Monument Creek. Nearly 125 have been placed in shelters and homes, said Homeward Pikes Peak Executive Director Bob Holmes. Holmes will hold a press conference this afternoon to discuss the process of moving people from the camps and introduce programs aimed at addressing homelessness in [...] [...]

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