Pathway2Progress Launches Recovery-Focused Housing in Colorado

Meet the Pathway2Progress Founders: Leaders in Colorado Reentry & Recovery Housing

Pathway2Progress is led by three mission-driven co-founders whose combined experience spans entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, operations, faith-based service, and community advocacy.

Together, Sean McClay, Marcus Weaver, and Jeffrey Legins are building pathways for people who are often overlooked, those coming home from incarceration, emerging from homelessness, or working to heal from trauma. Through safe housing, mentorship, and workforce opportunities, they are turning second chances into sustainable futures.

Sean McClay: Entrepreneurial Vision for Workforce Housing in Colorado

Sean McClay is the principal founder of Pathway2Progress, where his passion for growth, opportunity, and personal development comes to life.

A naturally driven and success-oriented leader, Sean has managed multiple businesses from the startup stage, gaining firsthand experience in what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up. That entrepreneurial mindset now powers his work in workforce and recovery-focused housing in Colorado, where innovation and compassion go hand in hand.

Sean’s work is fueled by a genuine desire to help people:

• Discover their strengths
• Break through internal and external barriers
• Reach their full potential

Through Pathway2Progress, he focuses on creating practical pathways for individuals to elevate their lives, whether through mentorship, mindset development, or skill-building opportunities. His goal is simple and clear: empower others to succeed and celebrate their wins along the way.

Marcus Weaver: Nonprofit Leader Creating Second Chances After Incarceration

Marcus Weaver, co-founder of Pathway2Progress, is a nonprofit leader and social entrepreneur dedicated to real second chances for people rebuilding their lives.

As Executive Director of Lower the Barrier Colorado and founder of The People’s Pickles, Marcus has helped more than 500 individuals transition from incarceration, homelessness, and trauma into stable housing and meaningful employment—with a recidivism rate of less than 1%.

Marcus is also:

• A survivor of the Aurora theater shooting
• The author of Chosen to Forgive
• A powerful voice for dignity, healing, and restorative justice

He channels his lived experience into:

• Advocacy for those who are often unheard
• Workforce development that connects people to real jobs and training
• Community-building that restores connection, purpose, and hope

Marcus is driven by a deep belief in dignity, opportunity, and the power of authentic connection to transform lives, values that are at the heart of Pathway2Progress’ housing and workforce model.

Jeffrey Legins: Operations, Faith & Community-Centered Housing in Colorado

Jeffrey Legins is a seasoned project management and operations professional dedicated to advancing social equity and community empowerment.

As co-founder of Pathway2Progress Workforce Housing, he works to bridge the divide between affordable housing and economic opportunity, helping individuals build both stability and long-term success. Jeffrey also:

• Serves on the board of Lower the Barrier
• Is a member of Colorado’s Member Experience Advisory Council (MEAC)

In these roles, he advocates for removing systemic barriers and strengthening community engagement across the state.

For nearly four decades, Jeffrey has been a committed member of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, where he serves as Multimedia Director—blending his technical expertise with faith-driven service. Known for bringing together structure, compassion, and strategic vision, he is deeply committed to creating pathways for people and communities to thrive.

Outside of his professional and community work, Jeffrey enjoys the outdoors, camping, and ATV riding, reminders of the joy, rest, and balance he hopes every person will one day be able to experience in their own lives.

About Pathway2Progress Workforce Housing in Colorado

Pathway2Progress Workforce Housing exists to meet people at a critical turning point, when they’re ready to rebuild but lack the housing, stability, and opportunity to do it safely and sustainably.

Their vision includes:

• Safe, structured housing for individuals coming from incarceration, homelessness, and trauma
• Workforce pathways that connect residents to training, employment, and entrepreneurship
• Mentorship and mindset development that support long-term growth
• Community partnerships that expand access to services, supports, and second chances

By combining recovery-friendly, reentry-friendly housing with real economic opportunity, Pathway2Progress is helping people move from survival to stability, and from stability to purpose.

About Vanderburgh Sober Living

Vanderburgh Sober Living partners with independently operated, peer-supported recovery homes across the country to create safe, structured environments for sustained sobriety and stability. Most homes are led by local Owners/Operators, like the team at Pathway2Progress, who bring their passion, expertise, and community connections into the work. vanderburghhouse.com

Through its Charter Program, Vanderburgh Sober Living provides:

• Operational systems and support
• Branding and marketing resources
• Training and ongoing guidance
• A national network of recovery-focused homes

This partnership allows leaders like Sean, Marcus, and Jeffrey to focus on serving residents, building partnerships, and growing impact, backed by a proven framework for operating high-quality recovery and workforce housing.

Why Second-Chance Housing & Workforce Development Matter

Recovery and reentry don’t end when a program or sentence does. People need:

• Safe, stable housing
• Consistent routines and accountability
• Supportive community
• Real opportunities to work, earn, and grow

Without these, even the most committed individuals can struggle to maintain change.

Pathway2Progress and Vanderburgh Sober Living work together to address this gap, offering housing with purpose, where residents are not only sheltered but equipped to move forward in their lives with dignity, agency, and hope.

Partner With Pathway2Progress and Vanderburgh Sober Living

If you’re inspired by the mission and leadership of Pathway2Progress, there are many ways to get involved:

• Refer individuals who need safe, structured housing
• Explore employment or training partnerships for residents
• Collaborate on reentry, recovery, or workforce initiatives
• Share resources, funding, or community connections

Together, we can expand access to recovery-friendly, second-chance housing and workforce opportunities that change lives across Colorado and beyond.