About envida

We believe our entire community deserves to live fully. As a nonprofit, we provide transportation and homecare services to individuals with disabilities, older adults and those experiencing financial challenges.

NEW NAME, SAME MISSION

Supporting independent living

You may be missing those Amblicab buses around town. That’s because in January of 2018, we launched a new brand along with a new name – envida. We have proudly served the Colorado Springs community for nearly 50 years, providing transportation in our community. Our new name and brand reflect our continued commitment to our clients and their ever-changing needs. Always adapting, we now offer home care services to more than 100 clients and caregivers.

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More than a service. Our passion.

We show compassion. We take initiative. We are there. Our mission is to promote access and support independent living with dignity. Hear about our stories from the community.

STORIES FROM THE MEDIA
WELL LED TEAM

Our board

Our staff is supported by dedicated, diverse board members who believe in our mission.

  • Charlotte McClanahan, MK Legacy LLC
  • Steve Eikanger, GE Johnson Construction
  • Serina Gilbert, Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Douglas Nicoll, Life Quality Homes
  • Daniel Reilly, CMIT Solutions of C.S. North
  • Tim P. Connors, Forbush Legal, PLLC
  • Mike Richardson, Colorado Springs Utilities
  • Ben Sportel, Stockman Kast Ryan

Our staff

Office

Gail Nehls
Chief Executive Officer

Roz Beall
Director of Human Resources

Dave Somers
Director of Outreach & Development

Millie Lujan
Finance Specialist

Daisy Olson
Executive Assistant

Transit

Ted Schweitzer
Transit Specialist

Wakisha Greene
Transit Supervisor

Will Collins
Fleet Supervisor

Liz Robertson
Dispatch/Reservationist

Kyle West
Dispatch/Reservationist

Home Services

Trudy Strewler Hodges
Homecare Director

David Samson
Assistant Director of Home Services

Gayle Norwood
Home Care Licensed Professional, RN

Lizeth Arizpe
Home Care Support Specialist

Drivers

  • Tim Blom
  • Martin Hiltner
  • Gerald McMillian
  • Yolanda Torres
  • David DeLeon
  • Robert Huff
  • Robert Simmons
  • Gene Varnum
  • Eric Heisel
  • Jerry Kautz
  • John Thurston
  • Will Collins
TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our staff

envida is a fun place to work. I like helping people, and I love to drive. I have a great relationship with my riders. I let them talk about their ailments, and often we talk sports. I just enjoy helping people.
Rob
RobDriver since 2014
It has been a pleasure working with you and folks at envida. You guys are awesome and make our lives so much easier. Thank you for advocating for us to get the best services.
DaneHomecare employee since 2017
I work at envida because I get to make a positive impact. I change lives, and I feel rewarded. I believe in what I do. Some of my riders treat me like family, and I treat them the way I treat my own family.
Tim
TimDriver since 1990

Our partners

Job openings

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities. We currently have the following positions open:

BUSINESS & FINANCE MANAGER
TRANSIT DIRECTOR
HOME CARE COORDINATOR

Annual report & financials

As a nonprofit, we are proud of what we do, and we share our financials. See our annual report and check us out on Guidestar. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Give us a call at 719.633.4601.

OUR ANNUAL REPORT
OUR FINANCIALS
LOOKING AHEAD

Our plans for the future

We have big plans for the City of Colorado Springs and the community that we serve. Those plans take hard work, a great team, dedicated board members and community partners who believe in our vision. 

SEE INTO THE FUTURE