Social Fabric Hub

Support Denver's Asian American Community Center

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 building in South Denver (Centennial/Englewood area). We ask if you are able, to please donate to the creation of this community space!

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Features / Offerings

The name "Social Fabric" means that AANHPIs are a part of the social fabric of our Colorado communities, we contribute to our neighborhoods and schools, and all places we live, work, and play. The space will offer:

Coworking Space & Offices

Library/Bookstore

Food & Retail Vendors
including cafe/shop

Event Space

Health and Wellness Providers

Children's Play Area

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

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.

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?

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)

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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