The GrowHaus

A nonprofit organization

230 donors

100% complete

$75,000 Goal

Why The GrowHaus' Work is Critical 

In Uncertain Times, Food Insecurity Remains Pervasive 

We are experiencing a food insecurity crisis where 15% of our neighbors in Denver say they do not have enough money for food, according to new data from DDPHE. Parents are carrying the burden of having to cut the size of their children’s meals. The challenge of access to healthy food leads to poor physical health outcomes, mental health challenges, and hinders a child's ability to learn in school. Most consequential, children in The GrowHaus' home community of Globeville in North Denver have a life expectancy of 11 years less than more affluent children only a few miles away

Amidst these challenges, The GrowHaus’ 16-person team, made up primarily of Latina women from the communities served, is supporting thousands of people every week with fresh food access, health and wellness education, and job opportunities and proving that community-led solutions alleviate food insecurity and build community wealth and well-being. 

Keep reading and see the 'Stories' page for more information about our programs. You can also learn more about The GrowHaus by viewing our 2023 impact report.


The GrowHaus food access team, made up of eight community members, is facing Denver’s food insecurity crisis head-on and reaching nearly 6,000 people every month. Originally serving the Latino immigrant communities of Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea, The GrowHaus is sharing its expertise to expand fresh food access and is now managing 26 food access sites across the City of Denver via partnerships with Denver Public Libraries, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, Archway Communities, and community health care clinics.


Study after study underscores the importance of food education, and The GrowHaus has seen first-hand the effectiveness of a neighbor-to-neighbor model. The GrowHaus’ Promotora (Community Health Specialist) team and Education Team lead year-round cooking classes and home visits, where children and adults come together to build healthy habits and community connections by celebrating traditional flavors and discovering ways to prepare unfamiliar fruits and vegetables. 

During youth programs, cooking and gardening workshops are just the beginning of a child’s leadership journey. Children and teens learn life skills, like following recipes and working as a team,  and explore their power as emerging community leaders during field trips and independent passion projects.


To address the root causes of food insecurity and to provide wealth-building opportunities, The GrowHaus hires and invests in the career pathways of our community members. The GrowHaus hires teens and adults to lead community programming where they prioritize skill development, personal growth, and leadership development. 


This Work is Possible Because of Our Community of Engaged Supporters

Join The GrowHaus' community of supporters in confronting Denver's food insecurity challenge head-on by making your Colorado Gives Day Gift today!

The GrowHaus' closest friends know the importance of our work and have agreed to collectively give an additional $30,000 to The GrowHaus when 300 people make their Colorado Gives Day donation. 

Your gift today will create immediate impact! 


Gifts of $250 or more not only deliver health and hope but also come with a 25% Colorado Enterprise Zone income tax credit.



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Mission

Our mission is to cultivate community-driven food justice through education and food access.

Background Statement

Everyone deserves a healthy meal. Yet, in many communities there are extensive barriers to fresh food access. The GrowHaus primarily serves the Globeville and Elyria Swansea (GES) neighborhoods as well as other neighborhoods experiencing food insecurity through partnerships with Denver Public Library and Boys and Girls Clubs.

Since 2009, The GrowHaus has partnered with community members to offer fresh food access and ongoing health and wellness programming to ensure our community has the tools and resources to live nourished lives. We run various programs for kids, adults, and families to learn about growing and cooking food, as well as overall wellness.

We strive to be a community-driven organization, meaning that our goal is to have all programs led and implemented by members of our community or others from similar neighborhoods. We are successful when the youth, families, and communities we work with are empowered to feed, nourish and strengthen themselves and each other.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The GrowHaus

Year Established

2009

Tax id (EIN)

20-3533527

Category

Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Organization Size

Large Organization

Colorado State Tax Credits

Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit

Address

3840 York Street Suite 210
Denver, CO 80205

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Other

720-515-4751