Empowering youth and families
to close the poverty cycle in
Northern Colorado
1 in 10 families in Northern Colorado Live At or Below Poverty Line
Poverty is about scarcity not about ambition. It is about having a lack of access to everyday needs, which is often out of one’s control. This is more than just a roof over one’s head or a warm meal at a table, it is an overall absence of social, emotional, and societal support.
We are here to fill in the cracks and secure the fault lines of insufficiency; we aim to equip individuals with the tools necessary to foster a stable and secure life.
11.4%
POVERTY RATE IN LARMER COUNTY
3,421
FAMILIES SERVED THIS YEAR
82%
OF FAMILIES STAYED IN SAFE LIVING SITUATIONS
Our Why
We Want to Know People
We want to hear their stories and their struggles and walk along side them. We believe that relationships and access to resources are powerful tools that can lift a community and create systematic change.
Who we serve
Youth & Families
We help youth and families in our community who do not have access to the resources they so desperately need, so they are better equipped to handle the stresses of life.
how we do it
Trusting Relationships
We build trusting relationships with our participants, by walking alongside them, helping them create goals, and providing them with the support they need to truly succeed.
Stories of Impact
Jessica's Story
A New Path
As a teenager, Jessica was in a very abusive relationship. She was married at 16 years old and ended up being sold man to man. Jessica says people ask her why she didn’t leave…
Amy's Story
Instilling Confidence
Being part of the Restaurant Ready program gave her the confidence she needed . She says, “Confidence was the biggest thing. Being told you did it wrong, but it’s ok. It’s a huge confidence builder.”
Han's Story
Turning A Corner
For the past year Hans has attended Dad’s Café, a Parent Café specifically for fathers that models effective parenting skills. It has helped him stay sober & to instill positive parenting methods.