2023 Donor Impact Report

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Upstander (n): a person who acts to make positive change

387 men

Becauseofyouraction, gainedanewlifethisyear – one they can be proud of. That’s 100 more than four short yearsago.

YouhavetakenStep’sannualimpacttoremarkableheights.

40yearsago,Stepmadeacommitmenttonottakegovernment fundingandthatstancehaspreservedthismodel.You’vemade itpossibleforustomakeeverydecisionbasedsolelyonwhat’s bestforthemenweserve.

You'llseeinthisreportsustainedoutcomesthatexceednational averagesandanROIof567%.Every$1youdonatedwasturned into$6.74ofimpact!

Of course, you know that behind every number is a person. Thankyouforbelievinginthem.

The last six years of Darren's life were spent night-to-night in an emergency shelter. "It was hell. I knew it was time. Coming to Step, into a clean and safe environment... it was just amazing. It’s just little things that can lead to bigger things.”

Darren has maintained sobriety, employment, and has a life he couldn't have imagined.

FOR GOOD

2022-23 Economic Impact: $12,282,000

Darren S.

88% of residents repaired family relationships during their stay.

Just nine months ago, Chris wasn't on speaking terms with his sons.

“They had every reason to be mad. I couldn't stop drinking, and wasn't holding up my part of the bargain of being a dad. It was kind of a mixed bag. They wanted me to get help but here I was once again, abandoning the family.

"It took a few months. I didn’t see them at the holidays, neither one of them wanted to have anything to do with me. I had to accept that. It was going to take a long time to get well again."

Today,Chrishasbothofhis boysbackinhislife."Igo overandseemykids.Their momletsmeinthehouse.I speakweeklywiththemandmy youngestevencametovisitme atmySoberLivingHome.They’re impressedwithmysobriety, withmestickingtoit.”

- Chris F.

One-On-One Peer Coaching Sessions Provided by Recovery Support Managers

23,662 12-Step Meetings Attended

30 Sober Social Events Organized by the Resident Advisory Committee

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4,387 Recovery & Life Skills Small Groups Conducted

SELF-SUFFICIENCY & GIVING BACK

“I was on the verge of homelessness and nearly lost my life a few times.

"My first week at Step, I found a really good job helping people fix their credit.

"Staying accountable at Step, and in my life, helps me to be good at my job too.

"Today I get to be a father to my twins and help new guys in the program."

72% of Step Denver Residents Obtained Full-Time, Tax-Paying Jobs Within One Month (97% by Day 45)

- Vinny B.

OUTCOMES

were employed

Step was able to reach 73% of Alumni in follow-ups last year.

84% were employed 86% 78% were housed were sober

"I didn't lose anything. I threw it all away..."

That was a different Chad from the one we know today. He recently celebrated ONE YEAR of sobriety.

“I’m expecting my first grandbaby. I’ll be flying out to San Diego with my ex-wife, her husband, and my youngest son so we can all be there for the birth. It’s all just blessings of this program.”

- Chad B., Step Alumnus

- Chad B., Step Alumnus

Let's keep making the impossible possible.