Summary
Organization name
Angelica Village
2016
Tax id (EIN)
47-5575911
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
Angelica VillageLAKEWOOD, CO 80226
Jefferson County, CO, US
About
About Our Goal
Angelica Village creates community living spaces that support each person's humanity, bringing hope and healing to the world. We welcome community members who have experienced war, violence, and homelessness. We encourage all to "give what you can, receive what you need" - join us!
Read our 2025 Annual Report here.
Testimonials
"Coming to a strange country in which I've experienced the horrors of being an immigrant, Angelica Village has provided me with guidance, support, love and peace. I have been blessed with incredible people, whom I can call my family and who care for me deeply, without expecting anything in return. I am eternally grateful for everything that Renata, Amy and everyone else in the community have done for my sister and me."
"Angelica Village! Did you know that you make this world a better place for people to live while navigating lives in the US? Yes!! Ask other youths in the house. YEP! You gave me the courage to pursue my Bachelor of Science in Social Work, and now it is only months to my graduation. As I said, no words can express how I feel about you. I am beyond lucky to have you in my life. With all the experiences and knowledge you have planted in me, I hope I will be able to return the favor to the community."
"I feel grateful for the community of Angelica Village. I feel Supported, and I feel safe, and feel at home. Seriously you guys are doing amazing and changing lives by helping each other and I am glad I have you."
Mission
Angelica Village, through individualized, family care, and sustained mutual support, nurtures conscious community living spaces that promote health, resilience, and generative sustainability.
Background Statement
Angelica Village began in December 2014 when a small group of people came together around a shared belief: that community, mutual aid, and meaningful relationships could create a different approach to supporting people experiencing hardship.
Inspired by intentional communities where people live, work, and care for one another, co-founders Renata Heberton and Amy van der Kamp envisioned a place where people from different backgrounds could build lives together, sharing their strengths, resources, and experiences.
In 2015, that vision began taking shape in a farmhouse in Lakewood, Colorado. What started as a shared home for a handful of individuals and families soon grew as neighbors, donors, and community partners helped make additional housing and gathering spaces possible.
Today, Angelica Village is a multicultural, multigenerational community of more than 150 people, including families and individuals who have experienced homelessness, displacement, and other barriers to stability. Community members represent countries across Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, bringing diverse languages, cultures, and experiences.
Through shared housing, community meals, food assistance, basic needs support, and opportunities for connection, Angelica Village continues to build on its founding vision: a community where everyone has something to contribute and everyone deserves care, belonging, and support.
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Organization Data
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226