About us
Streetscape is led by lived expertise in homelessness, balanced with reality and evidence-based best practices.
Who we are
Streetscape is a 501-c.3. peer-led nonprofit organization based in Boulder, CO, dedicated to providing vital support services to individuals currently experiencing homelessness and those that have transitioned into permanent supportive housing. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by our unhoused neighbors, our team combines lived expertise with reality-based, evidence-driven best practices.
Led by individuals who have personally experienced homelessness, we bring a unique perspective to our work. We believe that by leveraging our collective knowledge and empowering those with lived experience, we can create meaningful change in our community. Our peer-led approach ensures that our services are informed by firsthand understanding, empathy, and compassion.
At Streetscape, we are committed to removing the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing essential resources, healthcare, and sustainable housing. We believe that everyone deserves a safe and dignified place to call home, and we strive to create accessible pathways to achieve that goal.
Through our comprehensive wrap-around support services, we address the multifaceted needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. From providing referrals to emergency shelters and basic necessities to offering case management, mental health support, and employment assistance, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to regain stability and transform their lives.
Our work extends beyond immediate assistance. We actively engage with our community, advocating for systemic changes that address the root causes of homelessness. By fostering a compassionate and embracing environment, we aim to build a society where homelessness is eliminated, and every individual can thrive.
Join us in our mission to empower change and transform lives. Together, we can create a future where homelessness is no longer a reality.
OUR MISSION
Streetscape leverages informed, lived expertise to remove system barriers and create accessible, supportive pathways to increased health and wellness resources and sustainable housing while educating the public about effective solutions that end homelessness.
OUR VISION
Streetscape strives to create a world in which homelessness and its causes have been eliminated through the action of a compassionate and embracing community led by knowledgeable people with lived experience.
Meet our board
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Jen Livovich
FOUNDER & BOARD PRESEIDENT
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Benita Duran
BOARD MEMBER
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William Briggs
BOARD MEMBER
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Deborah Smith
Lived Experience
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About our founder.
Jennifer Livovich's journey has been one of resilience and transformation. Growing up in northwest Indiana, she had aspirations of becoming the mayor of Chicago and providing housing for the homeless in her mother's workplace. However, life took unexpected turns, and by the age of 38, she found herself battling alcoholism and experiencing homelessness.
After leaving an abusive marriage, Jennifer sought refuge in safe houses, eventually landing in Boulder, Colorado, where a friend offered her a fresh start. Unfortunately, she burned out her friend's support and ended up living on the streets for five challenging years. Her encounters with the criminal justice system resulted in numerous citations, nights in jail, and costly interactions with detox facilities.
Jennifer's turning point came when she experienced severe frostbite in her toes during a stay in detox. This moment sparked a profound change within her. Through a voluntary transitional sober program, she embraced sobriety, repaired relationships, and rekindled her sense of accountability. Determined to make a difference, she pursued her education at Colorado State University and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services.
Driven by her personal experience, Jennifer founded Feet Forward in 2020, a nonprofit focused on providing support and resources to the homeless community. She distributed socks, organized weekly programs in the park, and built connections with various organizations and individuals invested in solving homelessness.
Her new nonprofit, Streetscape, centers the expertise of people who have previously experienced homelessness. Peer support services is the cornerstone of her work, emphasizing the need for comprehensive wrap-around services that address addiction, mental health, and other intersecting challenges faced by individuals transitioning into stable housing.
Jennifer's charisma and dedication have made her a go-to person for those seeking solutions to the homelessness crisis in Boulder. Her 4-point plan for addressing homelessness gained significant attention when published as an editorial in the Daily Camera. While her journey has taken different paths, her dream of caring for the homeless continues to shape her reality.