program impact At a Glance We exist to abolish economic, relational, and spiritual poverty through career and community development. When we started working with our neighbors in northeast Denver in 2008, we knew that the problem of poverty could not be solved with fragmented or relief-based approaches. Instead, we focused on creating a model that would eliminate poverty itself, rather than simply lessening its effects. We have three programs called Launch, Leader, and Legacy with different eligibility requirements to serve our neighbors, no matter their circumstances. Neighbors who are part of our Leader Program go through a sixmonth career training program that helps participants develop the personal and professional skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. We offer various career certification and training options paired with relational support to bring about holistic growth.
THE PROBLEM
350,000 people in Denver live in economic poverty. We want to change that.
less than 2% of those in poverty are homeless. We serve the other 98%.
$17,000/year is the average income of a single-parent in poverty. LEADER PROGRAM RESULTS
Current & Prospective Locations
1339
Leaders have graduated to date. Men, women and children out of poverty. of alumni are still employed at 12 months.
nORTH METRO 2024
Population Served
nE DENVER 2012 n aurora 2025
62% unemployed
pre-program
80% ethnic
minorities
$244/month average wage pre-program
3347 85% $3515
SOUTH METRO 2021
average monthly wage post-program.
HOW THE LEADER PROGRAM WORKS Leaders apply and are accepted into a six-month long program broken into three phases.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
CAREER LAUNCH
tools for development 6 one on one coaching sessions
8 hours of counseling offered
100+ hours of personal development
35 life & career skills taught
The average wage for Leaders after graduation is
CrossPurpose graduates complete the program with a new job skill, a livable wage career and a strong sense of community and support. After graduation, Alumni can receive financial coaching and professional development through our Legacy Fellowship.
$26.43/hour.
HOW WE'RE GROWING: AURORA CAMPUS Opening in the fall of 2025, the Aurora campus is a combined housing and workforce model that also provides walkability to local public schools, grocery store, outdoor recreational space, walking trails, and public transportation via bus and rail line.
3050 Richard Allen Ct. Denver, CO 80205
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720.724.9544
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crosspurpose.org