community service, health, physical fitness, pro-social

A Stronger Cord

various locations in Arvada, Denver, Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan; see Events on website for more info

Denver Metro

A Stronger Cord is a faith-based organization that provides men and women on the "comeback trail" with opportunities to connect around working out. The nonprofit encourages three pillars of health: physical fitness, healthy relationships, and service to others. Locations and hours vary so you'll need to check out the Events tab on their website for this information. Call 303-667-5957 or email mark@seekvictory.com to learn more. Check their calendar for upcoming events.

A1, a1 fitness, boxing, family gym, glenn goodson, gym, kickboxing, kid gym, Muay Thai, training

A1 Boxing Fitness

14200 E Alameda Ave, Floor 1, Aurora CO 80012

Denver Metro

Aurora

A1 Boxing Fitness offers multiple classes that fit everyone's fitness needs. Classes contain boxing, king's muay thai, kick boxing, and overall fitness. There are programs designed specifically for the youth, offering a safe and supportive environment to curate important life building skills including respect, discipline, confidence, self-esteem, goal setting, patience, restraint, persistence, humility, honor and passion. Along with developing these core values, students will learn how to "not sweat the small things"; while having fun and the time of their lives.

mentoring, youth

Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization (AOPYA) Mentoring

2949 Federal Blvd, Denver CO 80211

Denver Metro

Denver

AOPYO Mentoring- Provides one-on-one and group mentoring for youth and young adults in correctional facilities and those who have been involved with the criminal justice system. Our Mentor program meets our participants where they are in life and provides a safe space with a mentor, who to has experienced similar life lessons. Our Mentors are motivated to serve others through personal stories and evidence-based curriculums to provide alternative opportunities for a different path in life. We incorporate our Enrichment programs which include The Apprentice of Peace program which focuses on destigmatizing mental health while positively developing youth and young adults by incorporating leadership, arts, wellness, and skilled trades. Tai Chi for peace program which includes increased coping skills, meditative physical activity, and movement-based therapy. The Career Pathways program aims to equip the youth and young adults with sufficient knowledge about themselves and career development opportunities. Through this program they will gain job-readiness skills and explore career opportunities, this will include activities like resume building, mock interviews, exposure to skilled trades a career and personality quiz, and much more.

Breaking Chains Building Bonds

Denver Metro

Aurora

Breaking Chains Building Bonds is an intergenerational program designed to heal the wounds of incarceration for formerly incarcerated parents and their children and/ or justice involved youth and their families. Parents and their children will bond and learn new skills through workshops in hip hop, spoken word, art, storytelling, changing perceptions, parenting with PTSD, and mindfulness. BCBB is an eight week (32 hour) program that encourages participants to develop and use healthy coping skills, accept responsibility and accountability for their crime and incarceration and the harm it caused to themselves, their family, and the community, and learn tools to repair that harm. You will receive times/locations for each class after you sign up on their website.

CHOW

280 E 1st Ave #1969 Broomfield, CO 80038

Denver Metro

Broomfield

CHOW is an organization of individuals employed in the hospitality industry who support each others’ mental wellness through shared stories, learned skills and available resources. They promote a culture that welcomes conversations towards empathy, healing, and community. Anyone in the industry is welcome to attend their virtual and in-person meetings. They recognize the importance of mental health and look towards creating healthy avenues towards building awareness. Whether it's good or bad, they want to talk about it.

conflict center, healing circles, Restorative, restorative Denver, restorative justice, restorative practice, RJ

Conflict Center (Restorative Denver Program)

4140 Tejon Street Denver, CO 80211

Denver Metro

Denver

Restorative Denver uses a restorative practice called a community-group conference. Trained facilitators bring together the person harmed (victim), person who caused harm (offender), community members, and support people to discuss what happened, the resulting harm, who was impacted, and how the defendant can repair the harm. The conference results in a contract that the person who caused harm must complete. Once completed, The Conflict Center refers the case back to the DA’s office and the charges are dismissed and the case is sealed.

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Denver Dream Center

2165 Curtis St. Denver, CO 80205

Denver Metro

Denver

Denver Dream Center provides multiple programs that revolve around helping returning citizens become prosocial members of the community. The THRIVE program, which is a re-entry ministry that helps men return to their community, is a great opportunity to have reentry support. They offer bible studies, and a number of other programs. For their clients, they provide help re-establishing family connections, help getting a job, and connections to health care. They also offer volunteer opportunities, character development classes, and a food, clothing and household item bank called Dream Closet. Their Families in Transition (FIT) program supports single moms.

sober living

Elevate Recovery Homes

Denver Metro

Elevate Recovery Homes provides sober shared living homes for men in Englewood, Centennial, and Westminster. Their mission is to support members in creating a life of purpose and value and believe early sobriety is much more than abstaining from drugs and alcohol. They do this by addressing the whole person, not just the substance use. Elevate provides a safe, supportive, and structured environment focused on helping members develop the independent living skills necessary to successfully transition into a healthier lifestyle. All members are provided access to a gym to encourage fitness, and peer coaches are on staff to build out individualized “Elevation Plans” for each member. You may also call their Director of Operation Robby Mitchell at the number below or email him at Robby@elevaterecoveryhomes.com. The cost is $900 a month. There is also a one-time processing fee of $150.

exercise

Elevate Runners Group

Denver Metro

Interested in running for recovery? Elevate Recovery Homes sponsors a running group that meets on a regular basis. Click on the link for meetup.com to learn more. Runs are in the Denver metro area and usually 4-8 not-too-intense miles followed by coffee/food to discuss recovery, fitness, and more. Call 303-358-1799 for more info.

gangs, youth

Every Day Improving Youth Lives (EDIYL)

Denver Metro

EDIYL (pronounced idle), improves the lives of youth in the Denver area. Through mentoring, groups and classes, and activities, EDIYL works to inspire and empower youth to have a better life. EDIYL also provides parenting classes and academic support. Call the number below or email everydayimprovingyouthlives@gmail.com to find out more and get involved in their programs.

boxing, community center, crossfit, Crossfit gym, geno, gym, recovery, sober community, sober gym, workout

Hazelbrook Community Center

16736 E Illif Ave. Aurora, CO 80013

Denver Metro

Aurora

Hazelbrook Community Center, formerly known as ParadigmONE, is a one of a kind non-profit Recovery Community Center. They have a fully equipped gym with boxing ring, weights and more and professional martial arts and fitness trainers on staff. They also have an art program that includes a variety of art forms such as graffiti art and painting, a spiritual program where people can gather to grow in their faith, and a large community area that can be used for cool events and sober parties or meetings. They offer training in boxing, fitness, weight lifting, art, as well as provide recovery coaching, sober gatherings and events, life skills training, community reentry services, job placement, spiritual mentoring, mental health support, and more! Their vision (or paradigm) is that we are all ONE and that people who are looking for a new way of life can come and have fun, workout, spar, do art and express themselves in a positive way in order to unite, make new friends, build new habits, improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. You can locate their calendar of events on their website.

Christian, church, Denver

House of Purpose Church

1470 Jersey St Denver, CO 80220

Denver Metro

Denver

House of Purpose Church is a Christian church located inside the Disabled American Veterans Building. The mission of House of Purpose is to resurrect the purpose, passion, and dreams of individuals in the community and also to serve those who have served. Its founder, Pastor David Buckner, has always had a heart for veterans, and he ministers weekly at the VA hospital in addition to the church services. In addition, as an avid motorcycle rider, David is an active member of the Christian Riders Motorcycle Ministry. Sermons may be listened from the website and are also on YouTube.

life coaching, mentoring, reentry

Reach

Denver Metro

Reach provides life coaching, financial literacy, and connections to resources for people experiencing homelessness and/or re-entry from incarceration.

Christian, church

Shanah City Church

380 S Potomac St. Ste. 120 Aurora, CO 80012

Denver Metro

Denver

Shanah City Church is a nondenominational Christian church located in Denver. The church provides services and a spiritual community every Friday at 7pm and Sunday at 10am. All are welcome, regardless of your religious background. A Daily Word by Pastor Zaq Nombre is available on the website. The video link will take you to their YouTube channel where sermons are posted.

The Crowley Foundation

Youth Educational and Mentoring Opportunities

Denver Metro

Denver

The Crowley Foundation helps to connect & building young men by providing educational opportunities through academic instruction, life skills, social/emotional learning, relationship building & career exploration. They foster empowerment by providing leadership development programs, promoting artistic expression as well as healthy lifestyles. Many of the services are after school programs and hands on workshops. If you would like to become one of their graduates, apply on their website.

church, food, food assistance, food pantry, spiritual programs, Spirituality

Wellspring Church

3885 S Broadway, Englewood, Colorado 80113

Denver Metro

Englewood

Wellspring Church is an Englewood-based ministry. In addition to services offered throughout the week, Wellspring also provides a food pantry which constitutes one portion of the Compassion Ministry’s Sunday Programming. The food pantry is delivered Sundays from 12:00PM-1:30PM and provides a meal, a food pantry, and a community center for guests. Additionally, this programming creates a pool of individuals with whom relationships may be built and invitations into additional components of the Compassion Ministry’s programming may be made.