Street Fraternity

Fundraise

THE STREET FRATERNITY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A PLACE OF BROTHERHOOD AND PROGRAMS FOR PERSONAL GROWTH FOR URBAN YOUNG MEN AGES 14-25 YRS. WE ARE A BROTHERHOOD OF EXCELLENCE, LEARNING AND RESPECT. APRIL 1ST 2013 WAS STREET FRATERNITY DAY ONE. NOW IN OUR 14TH YEAR OF OPERATIONS, WE ARE A YOUTH-FRIENDLY GATHERING PLACE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF EAST COLFAX THAT PROVIDES A PLACE OF BROTHERHOOD AND PERSONAL GROWTH FOR URBAN YOUTH. THE MAJORITY OF THE YOUNG MEN AGES 14-25 WHO PARTICIPATE IN STREET FRATERNITY'S PROGRAMS LIVE IN EAST COLFAX AND ITS SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS, INCLUDING THE CITY OF AURORA. STREET FRATERNITY IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THIS POPULATION BY PROVIDING A ONE-OF-A-KIND FREE GATHERING PLACE TO ADDRESS MOST OF THE GAPS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2014 COLORADO STATEWIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN INCLUDING: SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DURING TRANSITION BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE; POSITIVE ADULT AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS; LINKAGES TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; A TRUSTED, YOUTH-FRIENDLY GATHERING SPACE; AND OUTREACH TO MARGINALIZED YOUTH AFFECTED BY POVERTY AND DISCRIMINATION (2014 COLORADO STATEWIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN).

Mission

To provide a place of brotherhood and personal growth for urban young men.

Background Statement

For a year, in 2012, we looked for a place to rent along East Colfax. Finally the Disabled American Veterans took a chance on us and we have became wonderful partners and tenants. In March of 2024 we purchased their building. Street Fraternity was opened in April 2013 as a place for young men who were identified as violent. Over the years, the organization has shifted to serving those young men living in the East Colfax neighborhood. Violence is a major issue in the neighborhood and our guys' lives, but not necessarily the most important issue. We welcome all young men who agreed to abide by our Street Fraternity Character and Values.

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Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Street Fraternity

Year Established

2012

Tax id (EIN)

46-0667062