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Disability Services Inc.

Together in Life

aka Envida   |   Colorado Springs, CO   |  www.envidacares.org

Mission

The mission of Envida is to support independent living for persons with disabilities, the elderly and low-income citizens with transportation and home care services in the Pikes Peak region. We provide our services with compassion, respect and trustworthiness to enable our customers to maintain their independence and realize their full potential in our community.

Notes from the nonprofit

Envida is a social entrepreneurial non-profit supporting people seeking to stay in their homes and living full and independent lives.

Ruling year info

2007

Chief Executive Officer

Gail M Nehls

Main address

5660 North Academy Boulevard

Colorado Springs, CO 80918 USA

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Formerly known as

Amblicab

EIN

20-3058736

NTEE code info

Transportation (Free or Subsidized) (P52)

Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

Home Health Care (includes Visiting Nurse Associations) (E92)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

At Envida, we know from experience that maintaining independence at home is your most affordable option and keeps you healthier. Also, inability to access transportation and care causes isolation, anxiety, and other negative health outcomes. We provide our transportation and home cares services to promote access and support independent living to improve health outcomes.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Specialized Transit

Envida moves people. We help riders from inside their homes and then into their appointments. Serving the disabled, seniors, and economically disadvantaged, we transport individuals to medical appointments, adult day programs, work and volunteer opportunities, education classes and recreational activities.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
People with disabilities

Envida cares for people. Through in-home support services and non-emergent transportation, we help you maintain independence.

If you receive Medicaid, you get to choose your care provider; if you provide care to someone on Medicaid, you may qualify for compensation. Ninety percent of our Home Care Attendants are family members who qualify for employment with Envida.

Population(s) Served
Adults
People with disabilities
Substance abusers

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Envida integrates transportation and home care to support independent living and connect people to community. We have been serving Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region for more than 45 years. Our services promote inclusiveness, creating a more just society.

Our strategies for making this happen include partnering with healthcare agencies and other transportation providers in the region to overcome barriers to accessing services and care. We also advocate on policies that help the elderly, economically disadvantaged and disabled who struggle with access to transportation and medical assistance to receive the care they need to remain in their homes. By partnering with other local agencies, we weave a stronger fabric of support within the Pikes Peak region for the members of society who need it the most. We contribute to the greater good not only with the services we provide but also by being a knowledgeable mentor to other agencies in our field.

We hire and train drivers to provide competent, compassionate care, and our skilled home care staff train and support caregivers and families of loved ones who require special medical care. Over 45 years ago, we recognized that lack of transportation was a major barrier toward self-sufficiency and living independently. Twenty years prior to the Americans with Disabilities Act's passage, we connected disabled members to their community, by being the wheels that carried them to and from all of their daily destinations. Our legacy continues to connect people in meaningful and fulfilling ways to each other within our community and makes preventative medical care possible by providing reliable transportation to medical appointments.

The word envida, rooted in Latin, translates to mean “together in life.” That’s exactly the commitment of the nonprofit organization envida. We come together to ensure our entire community is able to live their lives fully. By providing transportation and homecare services to individuals with disabilities, older adults and those experiencing financial challenges, we see the possible.

Getting around and staying in your home are essential to health and happiness. For over 50 years envida has transported clients to medical appointments, work, classes, recreational activities and more! With a fleet of 50 vehicles; as well as community based volunteers, envida is able to serve clients with recurring needs or single rides.

We are passionate about continuing to address this growing need in our community. We have a vision of expanding services to provide more weekend rides, and more accessibility in the outlying parts of the Colorado Springs metro area.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    Survey burnout - many providers survey clients after each interaction.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Board of directors
as of 10/30/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Charlotte McClanahan

MK Legacy, LLC

Term: 2018 - 2025

Ben Sportel

Stockman, Kast, Ryan

Michael Koch

Compass Transit Consulting

Fletcher Howard

Colorado Technical University

Michele Williers

PEAK Parent Center

Ashley Sportel

Harrison Schools District 2

Judith Scott

UCCS College of Nursing

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/4/2022

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 10/04/2022

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.