Our Approach
Commún builds community resilience through relationships and programs that center community voice, cultivate a sense of belonging, and realize equity.
45
Community Leaders
Engaged in paid opportunities
2,000
Food Recipients / Week
Culturally appropriate, Fresh Food
52
Job Training
Classes per year
Cultivating a Sense of Belonging
Commún was founded when residents came together to address the huge changes coming to our community with the development of the 72 acre Loretto Heights campus. How could we support our existing neighbors while welcoming new ones? Our research showed that economic vitality- the ability to afford rent, food and basic needs- paired with a strong sense of belonging in a community, are key factors to reduce displacement and have a strong, vibrant community.
Since 2018, we have been working as a community to address our most pressing needs. Through one-on-one conversations, community meetings, focus groups, and partnerships, Southwest Denver residents have chosen, informed, designed, and led the programs, spaces, and services that will fill our 40,000 sq. ft. community center when it opens in 2026.
All of our programs are currently fully staffed and funded, designed and led by the very participants they seek to serve. We are excited to open the doors of this community gathering space and welcome neighbors old and new!
Building Community Resilience
Food Sovereignty
The food sovereignty program works with community members impacted by food insecurity through a weekly food share, and supports neighbors to grow food for their families.
Mental Health
The mental health program serves people across the lifespan. It includes individual therapy, emotional support groups, connection to resources, and clinical case navigation.
Economic Vitality
The economic vitality program builds job skills and provides paid work opportunities for Southwest Denver residents to ensure a brighter economic future for us all.
Community Leadership
The community leadership program empowers our community by organizing residents around issues that are most important to us.
Housing Support
Commún is working with residents, developers, and the Denver Housing Authority on the Loretto Heights campus to provide wraparound support for people living on low incomes.
The Southwest Denver community is hungry for more and better opportunities to gather and build strong communal bonds in order to meet the challenges of the times - holistic health, food security, economic well-being.
Councilman Kevin Flynn
Denver City Council District 2
The Loretto Heights Community Center
A RESILIENCE HUB FOR SOUTHWEST DENVER
A community resilience hub can act as a place of refuge for hundreds of people in an emergency event. The community center is designed to incorporate resilience features such as:
High-efficiency all-electric systems powered by solar panels
Battery storage of solar power and backup generator for continuous building operation
Tornado shelter
HVAC Wildfire setting manages air quality in the case of smoke
On-site food production and cold storage
Stormwater capture and re-use for irrigation
Make an Impact Today
Support our mission by contributing a donation.