CrossPurpose Cultivate 2024

Our Story

A group of residents in northeast Denver saw the issue of poverty in their own neighborhoods and felt that what was lacking was a comprehensive, holistic solution to helping adults get out of poverty. Twenty-seven percent of our neighbors were living in poverty, and generational cycles seemed overwhelming. It was then that we stopped asking the question, “How do we help someone in poverty?” and started asking, “How do we get someone out of poverty?” We planted a church, partnered with a local philanthropist, and started a program to help people rise out of poverty.

Our Program

Our six-month career and community development program offers a cash stipend, covers career training/education costs, and offers one-on-one support. Our goal is to help participants, called 'Leaders,' get on a career path that will lead to earnings of $21/hr or more with advancement opportunities.

Purpose of Cultivate

To date, CrossPurpose has 10 cities across the United States utilizing our model to help neighbors in their communities exit poverty. This event is for cities who are interested in learning about the CrossPurpose model and adapting progamming to serve your own community. Guests who attend Cultivate and want to pursue this option will be invited to join the CrossPurpose National Network following this event.

CrossPurpose National Network

The CrossPurpose National Network was formalized in late 2022 as a a coalition of national nonprofits working to abolish poverty in neighborhoods across the United States. Hosted by CrossPurpose, a Denver-based workforce development nonprofit founded in 2012, the National Network is a nationwide collaborative of nonprofits addressing economic, relational, and spiritual poverty through career and community development. CrossPurpose provides free training, materials and support to members of the Network to benefit their respective, regional context.

CrossPurpose National Network

Launch: Learn how to offer a first step.

Recruitment: Learn how to market your program.

Admissions: Learn how to select your Leaders.

Personal Development: Learn how to help Leaders grow.

Coaching: Learn how to empower Leader transformation.

Career Services: Learn how to manage employer partnerships.

Legacy Fellowship: Learn how to empower your Alumni.

Fundraising: Learn how to raise support for your program.

Spiritual Development (optional): Learn how to disciple your neighbors.

Cost

Cultivate Only Cost: $350 per guest*

*To make space for as many cities as possible, we are requesting that groups bring no more than five individuals from their team to this event.

Flights and Accommodations

Guests are responsible for their own airfare, lodging & transportation. Hotel recommendations include:

• Double Tree Denver Stapleton N
• Holiday Inn Denver E Stapleton
• Renaissance Denver Stapleton

We recommend booking a car rentals or utilizing ride-sharing services for the duration of your stay.

Details and Food

Cultivate Only Details: Guests attending the Cultivate event should plan to be present for event programming from12:00p on Wednesday, May 1st to 4:30p on Thursday, May 2nd.

May 1st | 3050 Richard Allen Court, Denver, CO 80205

• Heavy hors'devours will be provided for lunch
• Dinner will be provided at Family Gathering

May 2nd | 3855 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

• Breakfast willl be provided
• Lunch will be provided

This year, we will be hosting the first day of the event at our primary location in Northeast Denver. Our second day will take place at our second location in Englewood. We look forward to sharing our program with you!

Host or Publisher CrossPurpose