About

Julie was born and raised in Pella, Iowa and attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. After college she moved to Denver to live and play in her beloved mountains and attended the University of Denver’s Master of Social Work program. She has 20 years of experience working with people who find themselves without homes, without jobs, and living on the margins in the southern suburbs of Denver. She worked as a case manager and program director at Adams, and Arapahoe Mental Health (now All Health) Centers. She later worked at Wellspring Church in Englewood, CO as Compassion Ministry Pastor and deacon, running a food bank, recovery program, employment program, and medical programs. She then moved into nonprofit to became the Director of Housing 180 which assists low income adults in securing affordable housing.

Kizzly is born and raised in Denver, Colorado and attended Metropolitan State University of Denver.  After graduation, Kizzly worked as an Advocate Supervisor in the Juvenile Courts system. Kizzly is experienced in providing trauma informed care and consultations for crisis solutions and management for children and adults with complex needs.

Kizzly was a teenage mother who faced similar obstacles and she is honored to mentor and support families in reaching their goals and self-sufficiency.  Kizzly is family oriented and she enjoy spending time with her husband and children outdoors. She loves to travel, exploring new places and cuisines while experiencing different cultures.

Anna was born and raised in the Denver area. She has worked in both the legal field and at the Learning Center of Open Door Ministries, another Denver non-profit. Anna is passionate about helping other Christians be the hands and feet of Jesus in their communities, and practically loving their neighbors.

When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with her family, playing the harp and piano, going to the Art Museum, and reading.

Jessica was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, and raised in Delta, Pennsylvania.   She moved to Colorado to work with a non-profit ministry- Youth With A Mission (YWAM), in 2004. During her 14 years working with YWAM, Jessica served as the personnel coordinator, food services director, and as member of the leadership team.  Jessica spent much time training volunteers to serve in both practical and spiritual ministry practices. Following her time with YWAM, Jessica worked for a local school doing family communications and engagement.  She is passionate about being the hands and feet of Jesus and equipping the church to do the same.