Every individual deserves a meaningful career, a supportive network, and a place to belong. Your donation creates real-world job training for neurodivergent people and those with mental health challenges in rural Colorado.
Too many neurodivergent people are sidelined by systems not built for them. In rural Colorado, many individuals with autism, mental health challenges, and executive functioning differences face steep barriers to meaningful employment. Without structured support, standard workplaces can feel overwhelming—leading to high rates of unemployment, social isolation, and lost self-confidence.
No one should be isolated or denied the dignity of a paycheck simply because traditional environments lack the right accommodations.
Achieve, Inc. was founded in 2017 out of a mother’s determination to create opportunities for her son. We understand the worry, isolation, and lack of local resources families face—and we built a proven model to solve it.
Through social enterprises like the Little Engine Eatery and our newly opened year-round café, Brew & Bloom at Jane’s Place in Salida, we provide paid job training, tailored accommodations, and supportive mentorship.
In a short time, Brew & Bloom has become a thriving community gathering space—a beacon of inclusion, acceptance, and connection. It also provides a year-round venue for after-hours social events where our Achievers build lasting friendships.
Real Wages & Mentorship:Achievers earn $15.16/hour + tips while building practical skills alongside dedicated, paid mentors.
Proven Growth: 85% of participants improve core life and work skills, 83% report higher self-confidence, and 88% feel a true sense of belonging.
Permanent Employment: We are now transitioning our inaugural graduates into permanent, competitive employment in the local workforce.
1,500+ community interactions helped break down stigma and promote public awareness.
Recognized across Colorado and featured on PBS’s Daytripper. Watch the episode!
"One participant with extreme anxiety joined Achieve after struggling to find a supportive workplace. Through hands-on training, he gained confidence, mastered customer service, and secured a job at an auto parts store. Your support makes transformations like this possible."
How you can help
Sales from our social enterprises alone don’t cover the full cost of our mission. Your support bridges the gap to fund high-touch programming, mentorship, and fair wages.
Make a donation: Your donation provides customized learning tools, visual training systems, job coaching, and transportation assistance.
They Learn & Earn: Trainees gain paid, real-world work experience in an inclusive, low-pressure setting designed for their success.
Lives Transform: Graduates secure competitive jobs, gain financial independence, and strengthen our local workforce.
Without your support, neurodivergent individuals in our community remain at risk for persistent unemployment, depression, and social isolation.
By making a donation today, you sustain our year-round programming at Brew & Bloom—ensuring more Achievers receive the training and support needed to step confidently into permanent careers.
Donate now to support Achieve!
At Achieve, we envision neurodivergent people across rural Colorado living lives of total independence, powered by the skills to succeed and the confidence to lead. Our mission is to empower neurodivergent people and those with mental health challenges in Colorado to gain confidence, independence, and job skills through hands-on training and mentorship.
In 2017, Achieve began with a mother’s determination to build a better future for her son with a learning disability in rural Colorado. Seeing how the lack of local support led to isolation, depression, and unemployment, she created the solution her son—and so many others—desperately needed.
What started with our seasonal enterprise, the Little Engine Eatery in Buena Vista, proved that with paid job training, visual tools, and community support, neurodivergent individuals thrive. We have expanded that vision by opening our year-round social enterprise, Brew & Bloom at Jane’s Place in Salida.
Today, Brew & Bloom serves as a vibrant community hub for acceptance, year-round job training, and after-hours social connection. As we begin transitioning our inaugural graduates into permanent employment, your donation ensures we can continue providing $15.16/hr paid internships and expert mentor support for the next generation of Achievers.
Organization name
Achieve, Inc.
other names
Little Engine Eatery
2017
Tax id (EIN)
37-1860566
Category
Employment, Youth Development, Education, Public & Societal Benefit, Human Services, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
16417 COUNTY ROAD 325Chaffee County, CO, US
Lake County, CO, US
Buena Vista, CO, US, 81211
Salida, CO, US, 81201
CO, US