Donate to help establish the first Asian American community center in Denver
Join our capital campaign:
The Heartbeat of Our Community: Cultivating Connection and Culture to develop Social Fabric Community Center.
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We are fundraising for $500,000 to go towards purchasing the building, architectural costs, renovations and build out of the space, equipment, and furniture -- and we need your help!
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Learn more about the community center below!​
Thank you for being a part of this exciting project to develop a place of belonging and cultural pride for Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in Colorado!
Your donation is tax deductible and goes towards creating a legacy for Asian Americans in Colorado for generations to come!
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​You (and your family) will be recognized on a donor wall inside the community center, as well as in communications about the space. (Or you can choose to be anonymous).​​​
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Please make checks payable to: CACEN
Send to:
CACEN
PO Box 221748
Denver, CO 80222
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Thank you for your support to establish Denver's Asian American community center!
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Please contact cacendenver@gmail.com with any questions.
Use the donation form above or click here.
What is the Social Fabric Community Center?
A gathering place for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the Denver area to connect and thrive.
A center that showcases how AANHPIs are a part of the ‘social fabric’ of Colorado. A space where we belong.
Since 2020, CACEN in partnership with AANHPI organizations has been working on the development of an Asian American community center / coworking space.With the support of The Colorado Health Foundation's Equity Collective Initiative grant, CACEN is in contract to purchase a space in South Denver (Centennial/Englewood area).
Where is it located?
Address: 67 Inverness Dr E Unit C Englewood, CO 80112
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With funding from Congressman Crow's office, the community center will be located in Congressional District 6 (south of Denver) in the Centennial and Englewood area. It is nestled just south of Top Golf and west of the Centennial Airport.
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This area has the highest percentage of Asian American residents in the metro Denver region.
Source: Census 2020 Census Tracts
Values & Goals of the Space
Driven by community feedback and ideas, Social Fabric will be a space of inclusion and belonging as well as knowledge/resource sharing. Job opportunities will be available for youth and young adults, as well as the refugee and immigrant population. Sustainability will also be prioritized including a focus on energy efficiency and recyclable materials.
What will be featured in the community center?
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Office space for AANHPI nonprofits and businesses and co-working space for the community
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Gathering place for AANHPIs (students, professionals, working parents) with a cafe: coffee/tea, snacks
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Incubator for entrepreneurs (food, retail, art, etc.
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Event space (night market, lunar new year, kpop competition, performances)
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AAPI health/wellness providers and service
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Library/bookstore highlighting AANHPI authors
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Family friendly (kids play area)
What is the timeline?
May 2024: In contract for 67 Inverness
June 2024: Building inspection complete
July - August 2024: Capital campaign and fundraising
August 18, 2024: Fundraising Gala
September 2024: Closing on 67 Inverness
October 2024: Build out, renovations, permits​
February 2025: Lunar New Year Soft Opening
Library/bookstore highlighting AANHPI authors