Economic Vitality

Economic and Career Programs

The Economic Vitality Program works to improve the economic stability and vitality of Southwest Denver.

History

The Economic Vitality program is based on the knowledge that displacement from one’s community primarily occurs for two reasons: the community becomes unaffordable, and/or the community no longer feels like a place of belonging. The economic vitality program aims to increase the economic power of Southwest Denver residents to resist displacement and increase wellbeing through our two program goals.

Program Goals

Increase access to a living wage

1.

Support individuals and small businesses to build and work at our new community center

2.

Skill Building for
a Living Wage

Commún seeks to increase access to a living wage through ongoing classes, workshops, and mentoring for individuals and small businesses. Classes in the past have included topics such as technology skills, language acquisition, cooking classes, tax preparation, and resume and cover letters. To see our full calendar of classes, click here.

  • Ongoing classes open to all:

    • Learn English or practice another language at our weekly language exchange, ABC Cafe!

      • English classes for Spanish speakers: Wednesdays 10am-11am

      • English and Spanish exchange 11am-12pm

      • Coffee and pastries provided!

      • English classes for Arabic speakers and language exchange coming soon!

    • Technology support

      • Meet one on one or in a small group with a digital navigator in English, Arabic, or Spanish

      • To book an appointment, call 720-334-8552, email diana.aqra@thelearningsource.org, or just drop by our Tennyson location Wednesdays 10-3 and Thursdays 10-3

Building and Operating the New Community Center

The new Loretto Heights Community Center will bring hundreds of jobs and work opportunities to Southwest Denver. Get involved now to build your skills or grow your business to build, operate, or become a vendor in the new community center!

Please follow this link to fill out the survey and get connected to our economic vitality program. We want to see YOU working at the Loretto Heights Community Center!