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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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See the donor packet.

 

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!

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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.

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Use the donation form above or click here.

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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.

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Source: Census 2020 Census Tracts

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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?

  • Office space for AANHPI nonprofits and businesses and co-working space for the community

  • Gathering place for AANHPIs (students, professionals, working parents) with a cafe: coffee/tea, snacks

  • Incubator for entrepreneurs (food, retail, art, etc.

  • Event space (night market, lunar new year, kpop competition, performances)

  • AAPI health/wellness providers and service

  • Library/bookstore highlighting AANHPI authors

  • Family friendly (kids play area)

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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

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