our mission

"The Gathering Place is the kind of place that will restore your hope in people." -- Leslie Foster, President

Founded in 1986, The Gathering Place is the only daytime drop-in center in metropolitan Denver that serves women, their children, and transgender individuals who are experiencing poverty, many of whom are also experiencing homelessness. While we refer to those we serve as "members", no fees are ever charged for programs or services.

We believe deeply in the power of our community and continually work to make it stronger. Our key values include recognizing individual strengths, building respect and trust, and offering unconditional acceptance. 

Latest from The Gathering Place

March 21, 2019
byKate Mazzotta, Communications Manager

It is less safe for American women to give birth now than it was for their mothers. Now, women are working to finally understand the science of childbirth.

March 20, 2019
byKate Mazzotta, Communications Manager

For decades, women’s contributions to science have been lost or ignored. Now, two women are working to change that.

March 19, 2019
byKate Mazzotta, Communications Manager

A Pennsylvania grand jury found that for decades, 300 "predator priests" had abused at least 1,000 victims in six of the state's eight dioceses. German church leaders detailed the cases of more than 3,600 children who were abused by clergy between 1946 and 2014. In October, Pope Francis defrocked two Chilean bishops for what the Vatican called "manifest abuse of minors." And now, Pope Francis has admitted that nuns were subject to “sexual slavery” at the hands of church leadership.

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    At The Gathering Place, we accept people as they are when they enter our doors. The idea of what success looks like can be very different among each individual and their personal stories.

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    Learn first-hand stories about the impact our donors have on The Gathering Place and our ability to offer transformational programs and services.

Many Thanks to the Kind Generosity of The Gathering Place Donors