Our Mission
Together we make a difference.
The Gathering Place provides low-barrier, trauma-informed care to women, gender-diverse people, and children facing homelessness and instability. We address the root causes of poverty, marginalization, and oppression, offering comprehensive services that guide our members from crisis to stability. With access to basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing, as well as long-term support such as housing assistance and mental health care, we empower individuals to rebuild their lives—all at no cost to those we serve.
We believe in the strength of community. Our core values—empowerment, inclusivity, and hope—are at the heart of everything we do. We create a safe, welcoming space where everyone is treated with respect, trust, and unconditional acceptance.
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Our blog is a resource of fact sheets, white papers, and articles written or aggregated by The Gathering Place's communications staff. It's also the best way to learn more about what is happening inside the organization.
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Volunteers are vital to our mission. Learn more about how you can help transform the lives of women, children, and transgender individuals in Denver.
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Are you in need of services or programs at The Gathering Place? Learn more about how to receive services as well as the variety of programs we offer.
Our Initiatives
TGP’s programs are offered to all members free of charge.
Programming ranges from addressing basic needs to supporting long-term stability and is based on the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) pillars of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community.
In addition, TGP advances economic equity by providing financial assistance for expenses related to housing, healthcare, transportation, and other needs essential to guiding members on a path to stability.
Year In Review
You helped us make a huge impact this year.
We exist to raise awareness for our cause and bring change to the lives of those we serve in our community.
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46,277
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43,969
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Pounds of food distributed through our pantry
45,566
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Individuals utilized physical and mental health services in 2024
640
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78 individuals
TGP’s Family Program provides onsite resources, navigation and external referrals, always at no cost.
Parents and caregivers with children 0-18 are able to access wrap-around services to meet basic needs and support their long-term stability all in a welcoming, kid-friendly space.
The Family Program also provides assistance with child supervision while parents or caregivers utilize resources and programs at TGP.
Latest from The Gathering Place
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month—a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the remarkable individuals who give their time, energy, and hearts to The Gathering Place. At TGP, our volunteers are more than just helpers—they are an essential part of our community, showing up week after week to support women, gender-diverse people, and their children in their journeys toward stability.
Gender equity isn’t one-size-fits-all. At The Gathering Place, we see firsthand how homelessness and poverty disproportionately impact women and gender-diverse people—especially those facing compounded barriers like racial discrimination, employment bias, and lack of safe shelter.
This Black History Month, we reflect on the promise of “forty acres and a mule”—a chance for freed Black families to build wealth and stability. But when that promise was broken, it set off centuries of systemic exclusion, from stolen land to discriminatory housing policies. The result? Today, Black families face stark wealth disparities and are overrepresented in homelessness.
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Sara S.
Came here to get some help with resources for our family and they actually treat you like a human being so thank you for that it is not always easy to ask for help because the feeling of shame is sometimes overwhelming but they were kind and friendly and really helpful they pointed us in the right direction for what we needed thank you all and God bless
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J. Traveler
The Gathering Place . Denver Colorado. Non profit . Lqtbq community outreach day center. Adult center family center. Excellent staff. Great mission statement. Free breakfast free hotlunch . Clothing banks weekly. Washer dryer services available. Medical center on site. Free condoms, free narcan, free fentenal test kits . Arts and crafts . Music class.
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Odessa G.
I can say many good things about The Gathering Place. They are amazing for giving out all types of resources and help. Staff is very welcoming and kind. The facility is also well maintained and clean. I appreciate the help I received from them! Thank you for all you's do. ♡♡
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Michele
Excellent resources and I utilize the mail service for about 8 years now. Customer service is amazing thank you Teresa for all you do.
Many Thanks to the Kind Generosity of The Gathering Place Donors
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The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado
