The Village Exchange Center (VEC) began in 2017 when Aurora’s shrinking faith community of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church donated four parcels of land and their 17,000 square-foot building, hoping to leave a legacy that would serve the neighborhood’s changing population.
VEC is a community center and multi-faith worship space that celebrates religious and cultural diversity by creating an inclusive environment where residents from all backgrounds can practice, interact, share, and develop together. We offer youth and adult programs and services as well as cultural and voluntary multi faith activities—both directly and through our co-located partners. Our vision as an organization is to help all communities feel empowered to use their existing strengths and unique perspectives to enrich Colorado.
Over the past eight years, VEC has evolved in direct response to community needs, becoming a trusted anchor to 60,000+ individuals annually in Aurora and Denver Metro areas. Our programs address food access, housing, employment, health, and social connection for a community reflective of 40+ countries of origin.
Village Exchange Center is a community center and multi-faith worship space that celebrates religious and cultural diversity by creating an inclusive environment where residents from all backgrounds can practice, interact, share, and develop together.
Organization name
Village Exchange Center
other names
VEC
2017
Tax id (EIN)
81-5174986
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
1609 Havana StHeadquarters
1609 Havana StArapahoe County, CO, US
Adams County, CO, US
Denver, CO, US