Step Denver

04/14/2026

Today's resident shout out goes to Juan for picking up a "Service in Recovery" coin at the last Cakes & Coins meeting!

We recently asked Juan what led him to Step, and he had this to share:

“It was just going really bad. I completely burnt every bridge that I ever had.

"I crashed my car five times in five months, I was drinking a bottle of whiskey a day, and I overdosed three times. I was just like, ‘Dude, I can’t keep doing this.’”

After coming to Step, Juan hit the ground running.

“I’ve attended 66 meetings in 57 days. This is the first time in 10 years that I’ve been completely sober. I got promoted to a manager already. It’s such a huge weight off my shoulders now – my family is talking to me again. They’re not disappointed in me anymore.”

We asked Juan what about the Step program has helped him the most so far and he shared:

“Definitely the accountability and the peer support. I’ve never had a support system like this. One of my biggest things is that I love seeing people grow. Seeing somebody come in who’s like me, seeing them get a job and slowly grow into the person that they know they could be… that’s the best thing in the world."

04/10/2026

A huge shoutout to Antonio for recently moving into one of Step Denver's sober homes! One of our Recovery Support Managers shared that he's never worked with a resident who has been more grateful for the love and support that he's found in the Step Denver community. Keep up the great work, Antonio!

04/08/2026

We're excited to share the first newsletter from Step Springs! It's amazing to see the impact that the Step Denver model has made in the Colorado Springs community in only 100 days – all thanks to staff and residents who work hard every day to rebuild lives.



04/03/2026

Not even the rain could stop the guys from enjoying a nice BBQ at one of the sober homes on Wednesday!

03/28/2026

We'd like to give a huge shoutout to Step Alum Troy, who recently donated his vehicle to the program!

"My life was falling apart, and I realized I needed to get my life together before I lost everything.

"I was online looking for a place where I could still work and rebuild my life and that's when I found Step Denver. I immediately called, applied over the phone, and was accepted.

"My RSM relieved a lot of stress and anxiety that I had with rebuilding my life. Step Denver gave me the sobriety support and stability that I needed. I learned how to budget my money, and it allowed me to save money for when I was going to transition into my own place.

"I was able to save money while at Step Denver and purchased a new vehicle, and I knew I wanted to donate to Step and pay it forward to the place that gave me my life back. Now I have my own apartment, new vehicle, and working at a job I love."

A big thank you to Troy for sharing his story with us, and for paying it forward!

If you or someone you know is interested in donating a vehicle to Step Denver, visit https://stepdenver.org/ways-to-give/vehicle-donation

03/27/2026

Another incredible Cakes & Coins meeting in the books! Residents and alumni came together to celebrate some huge sobriety milestones, including three guys who picked up 1-year chips. Keep up the great work!

03/26/2026

Just published our 2026 Spring Newsletter! Click the link below to read four powerful stories, each highlighting a different Step pillar: sobriety, work, accountability, and community.

Step Denver gives men with nowhere else to turn the opportunity to overcome addiction through sobriety, work, accountability, and community.

03/20/2026

Step Alum Greg was recently inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame! He recently shared with us his recovery journey: from playing jazz in Kansas to being homeless in Denver – he’s excited to celebrate this incredible achievement:

“I just needed a foundation."

“I was married for a very long time, and when she asked for a divorce it absolutely devastated me. I went into a deep dark funk, and turned to alcohol from that point on.

"A family friend was coming through Kansas, and she saw how much I was struggling. She said 'come with me, I'm gonna introduce you to Denver.’

"I had nothing to lose so I hopped in her car with two bags and two guitars. I meandered down the foothills below the mountains and found a tunnel that I made home. It was three or four years of just hell.”

Eventually, Greg heard about Step while at a different facility.

“I showed up at the door and the rest is history.”

"It was the recipe that I needed to go from the point I was at in the tunnel to now in a career position. I knew I could do it, I just needed a ladder - and that’s what Step is.

“Today, I have a career job helping autistic kids. I'm at the highest level that a behavioral therapist can be. I'm two years sober now and it gets sweeter every week, every day, every minute.

“Now, being inducted this May into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame - I think every musician's dream is to be part of their state's heritage.

"I have to pinch myself sometimes. Life’s not perfect, not rosy every day. But gosh darn it, from living in a tunnel and the heartbreak of loss, to reinventing myself with the help of Step - really, that's where it is.

“I couldn't be happier.”

03/16/2026

Not too long ago, our Chief Operating Officer said, “If they can conquer the door, they’re through the biggest obstacle.” We couldn't agree more.

Today, SEVEN men had the willingness to make a life changing decision - they conquered the door and entered Step's program.

03/12/2026

Last weekend, the guys went to the Museum of Illusions on 16th Street! The Resident Activity Committee always finds fun and unique ways to bring the Step community together.

03/07/2026

Introducing the new Deserving Dental van! They come to Step once a month to provide dental work to our residents. A few years ago, one of their hygienists found the early signs of oral cancer in a former resident, Dorne. Thanks to the early detection, he was able to extend his life. Throughout his battle with cancer, he never gave up his sobriety - or his hope. While Dorne recently passed away, his memory lives on in the lives of those he inspired while at Step, as well as the people from Deserving Dental who work hard to help residents like him. They even named their new van after him (pictured below).