The Gathering Place

What The Gathering Place does

The Gathering Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 in Denver, Colorado, that delivers low-barrier, trauma-informed services to women, transgender and gender-diverse individuals, and children experiencing homelessness and instability. Operating from a single facility at 1535 High Street, the organization runs an integrated suite of programs organized into adult and family tracks: three daily meals and a food pantry, Bridget's Boutique clothing bank, general services (showers, laundry, mail, computing, nap room), Navigation Services, Case Management, a Wellness Program with on-site STI/HIV testing, dental care, and Medication-Assisted Treatment, an Arts Program, and an Education and Job Readiness Program featuring a High School Equivalency track with the Community College of Denver. Elati Village, a 24/7 residential shelter, primarily serves transgender, gender-expansive, and formerly unhoused cis-gender women. All services are provided free of charge.

Underlying technology is intentionally minimal — the organization uses standard website, donation-processing, and CRM-style communication tools rather than proprietary platforms, and there is no disclosed AI/ML capability. Program delivery relies on paid staff, a documented 10,000+ annual volunteer hours, and a broad partner network spanning healthcare (Denver Health, UCHealth, CU ARTS, Zip Dentistry), education (Community College of Denver, University of Denver Writing Program), and crisis-services (Servicios de la Raza).

The revenue model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack: individual donations (one-time, monthly recurring, crypto, stock, DAF, IRA QCD, vehicle, and legacy planned giving), foundation and corporate grants (Anschutz Foundation, BOK Financial, Charles Schwab, Colorado Access, Colorado Health Foundation, Caring for Denver, Mile High United Way, The Denver Foundation, The Women's Foundation of Colorado, The Colorado Trust, The Nord Family Foundation, Xcel Energy, Assistance League of Denver), workplace giving, event fundraising (annual Steps to Stability 5K, Giving Day), and state government appropriations — with the latter facing anticipated significant cuts in 2026. In 2025 the organization recorded 67,309 member visits, 55,607 meals served, 34,262 pounds of pantry food distributed, 604 individuals receiving health services, and 103 households transitioned into stable housing.

Name

The Gathering Place

Legal name

The Gathering Place

Website

https://tgpdenver.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Gathering Place is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1986, that delivers free, low-barrier, trauma-informed services — meals, shelter, clothing, case management, on-site health care, and education — to women, transgender and gender-diverse individuals, and children experiencing homelessness and instability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Homelessness services
• Trauma-informed care
• Emergency shelter
• Social services
• Community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization receives donations from individuals through its website, events, and direct mail. Multiple giving options are available including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, cryptocurrency, stock donations, vehicle donations, and legacy planned giving.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: The organization receives support from foundations and corporations, as evidenced by their donor list including The Anschutz Foundation, BOK Financial, Caring for Denver Foundation, Charles Schwab, Colorado Access, Colorado Health Foundation, and many others.
3. Workplace Giving: The organization participates in workplace giving programs including Colorado Gives Day and workplace matching gift programs.
4. Event Fundraising: The organization hosts fundraising events including the annual Steps to Stability 5K walk/run event and the Gathering Hope Giving Day campaign.
5. Government Funding: The organization receives state funding, though significant cuts to state funding are anticipated in 2026. The organization also connects members to public benefits and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Gathering Place is a Denver-based nonprofit organization that provides low-barrier, trauma-informed care to women, gender-diverse people, and children experiencing homelessness and instability. It delivers a comprehensive suite of free programs including 24/7 emergency shelter (Elati Village), meals, food pantry, clothing bank, case management, wellness and health services, arts programs, and education/job readiness, designed to move members from crisis to long-term stability.

Product overview

The Gathering Place is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of low-barrier, trauma-informed services for women, gender-diverse people, and children facing homelessness and instability in Denver, Colorado. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs organized into two main categories: Programs & Services for Adults and Programs & Services for Families. Core programs include Elati Village (24/7 residential shelter), Meals & Food Assistance, Bridget's Boutique (clothing bank), Navigation Services, General Services, Case Management Program, Wellness Program, and the Arts Program. The Education and Job Readiness Program provides High School Equivalency classes in partnership with Community College of Denver. All services are provided free of charge to members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programs & Services for Adults Comprehensive support services for adult members including case management, wellness programs, meals, clothing assistance, showers, laundry, mail, and computer access.
• Programs & Services for Families Wrap-around services for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-18, including meals, clothing, navigation services, case management, and family support in a kid-friendly space.
• Elati Village 24/7 Residential Shelter Round-the-clock emergency shelter primarily serving transgender and gender-expansive individuals, plus formerly unhoused cis-gender women, with comprehensive support services.
• Meals & Food Assistance Nutritious meals served three times daily plus food pantry access providing up to 30 pounds of food every 30 days for adults and up to 90 pounds for families with children.
• Bridget's Boutique Volunteer-led clothing bank helping members find essential seasonal clothing, work attire, and casual clothing for adults.
• Navigation Services Resource Advocates provide one-on-one support to introduce members to TGP services, make referrals to external resources, and assist with paperwork and benefit applications.
• General Services Basic necessities including private showers, free laundry facilities, telephones, mail service, fax/copy services, nap room with six beds, and a computer lab.
• Case Management Program Housing-focused case management helping members create and work toward goals including employment, education, benefits, stable housing, and transportation.
• Wellness Program Physical and mental health support including peer recovery services, wellness navigation, community referrals, STI/HIV testing, dental services, and health screenings.
• Arts Program Creative wellness activities including visual arts, writing workshops, watercolor, clay classes, fiber arts, music, and community art events supporting member wellbeing and recovery.
• Education and Job Readiness Program High School Equivalency Program in partnership with Community College of Denver, basic skills classes, volunteer-run computer lab, and job readiness support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 103 households transitioned into stable housing in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community College of DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing classroom instruction for the High School Equivalency Program. TGP pays 100% of testing fees for students.
• University of Denver Writing ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing volunteer writers for the Drop-in Writing program, helping members with letters, emails, fiction, memoirs, poetry, cover letters, and more.
• Colorado University Addiction Research and Treatment Services (CU ARTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) outreach services on-site.
• Denver HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing STI/HIV testing services on-site. Offers free treatment at Denver Health for those who test positive.
• Servicios de la RazacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing VISTAS program for support with intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance use services.
• Spring InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth partner conducting outreach focused on virus prevention and general wellness education.
• Zip DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental care provider offering on-site dental services through the wellness program.
• Century Link (Pro Bono Legal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing pro bono legal consultation services through private attorneys.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Urban Peak: Denver nonprofit serving youth ages 15-24 experiencing homelessness with shelter, housing, and case management. Same metro and trauma-informed care model as TGP, though narrower age focus.
• Denver Rescue Mission: Denver-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and recovery services to people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to TGP in geography, mission, and service delivery model, though it serves a broader population including men.
• Volunteers of America Colorado: Regional branch of national nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and homeless services across Colorado. Comparable service portfolio including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management for vulnerable populations.
• St. Francis Center (Denver): Denver day center serving adults experiencing homelessness with meals, showers, mail services, and case management. Closely aligned service mix to TGP's general services, though TGP's gender-specific focus differentiates it.
• Catholic Charities Denver: Denver-area social services nonprofit offering shelter, food assistance, case management, and refugee services. Comparable scale and service breadth to TGP, with overlap in meals, housing navigation, and basic-needs programming.
• Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Denver-based organization providing housing, healthcare, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Comparable in scale and integrated service model; serves broader population than TGP.
• Family Tree: Colorado-based nonprofit focused on preventing and addressing family homelessness through case management, housing, and support services. Direct peer to TGP's family program; similar low-barrier, wraparound approach for households with children.

Emerging players

• National Network for Youth: National advocacy and capacity-building organization for youth and young adult homelessness services. Adjacent in mission and could be considered a peer in the broader homeless-services ecosystem serving vulnerable populations.

Others

• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional food bank serving Colorado and Wyoming. Functions as a supplier/enabler to TGP's meal and food pantry operations (TGP distributed 34,262 pounds of food in 2025), rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Denver Metro: National faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, meal programs, and case management in Denver. Comparable in service breadth but operates a broader mission and serves all genders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tgpdenver
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGatheringPlaceDenver/?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/tgpdenver

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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