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"The Gathering Place is the kind of place that will restore your hope in people."  - Leslie Foster, Former President (1990-2019)

Founded in 1986, The Gathering Place is the only daytime drop-in center in metropolitan Denver that serves women, transgender individuals, and their children 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

byThe Gathering Place

To hear her describe it, Josephine Flores’ adult life has been defined by struggle. In recovery for the last 24 years, she bounced between shelters for months on end, dealt with modern hurdles such as identity theft and was forced to rebuild her life from the ground up as so many people experiencing homelessness in our community do.

byKate Mazzotta, Communications Manager

After long and thoughtful consideration, The Board and the Executive Team of The Gathering Place have concluded that it is time to discontinue our social enterprise, Art Restart, and The Card Project. 

byKate Mazzotta, Communications Manager

The current administration's rollback of the Affordable Care Act rulings that protected transgender persons from health care discrimination is cruel and inhumane. At The Gathering Place, we assert that health care is a human right and should never be held hostage to political ideology.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • In addition to serving members, we strive to educate our community on the complex issues facing women in poverty. Explore our comprehensive research library to learn more.

Many Thanks to the Kind Generosity of The Gathering Place Donors