Urban Peak

Name

Urban Peak

Legal name

Urban Peak

Website

https://urbanpeak.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homelessness Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Emergency shelter
• Transitional housing
• Case management
• Drop-in services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute monetary donations through the organization's website, mail, or in-person. Urban Peak is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support, in-kind donations (furniture, food, supplies), and event sponsorships.
3. Government Grants: Funding from city, state, and federal government sources including RISE Denver bond program ($16.8 million), federal appropriations ($3 million), and state funding ($3.8 million).
4. In-Kind Donations: Corporate partners and individuals donate goods and services including furniture (Room & Board), food and beverages, and other supplies.
5. Special Events: Annual gala events like Urban Nights Sneaker Ball generate significant fundraising revenue (over $700,000 raised at 2024 event).
6. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Bequests, estate gifts, and charitable giving vehicles such as stock donations and vehicle donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Urban Peak provides a comprehensive continuum of free services to youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness in the Denver metro area. Core offerings include street outreach, drop-in day services, 24/7 emergency shelter, supportive/transitional housing, one-on-one case management, education support (GED, high school re-enrollment, college prep), and job readiness training, all coordinated through The Mothership campus and The Spot drop-in center.

Product overview

Urban Peak is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive social services to youth experiencing homelessness in the Denver metro area. The organization operates a single unified service model centered around The Mothership Campus, an innovative facility that co-locates shelter, housing, case management, medical clinic, mental health services, and life skills development. The core service portfolio includes street outreach, day services (drop-in center), 24/7 emergency shelter, transitional housing, support services (education and employment), and case management. These programs work together as an integrated continuum of care designed to help youth exit homelessness and create self-determined, fulfilled lives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Mothership Campus An integrated campus providing shelter, housing, case management, medical clinic, mental health services, and life skills development for more than 130 teens and young adults ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness.
• Outreach Services Street outreach teams locate youth on the streets, in camps, at parks and schools to build relationships, provide basic needs and case management, and refer them to additional services to move from street survival to safer environments.
• Day Services (Drop-In Center / The Spot) Drop-in center providing three daily meals, storage, laundry, showers, a medical clinic, and a basketball court, with day services available 365 days per year.
• Shelter Services 24/7 emergency shelter delivering tailored basic-needs services, including My Place (20 beds for youth ages 12-17) and Mary's Place (32 beds for youth ages 18-24), with total capacity of 136 beds at The Mothership.
• Housing Programs Transitional and supportive housing programs with flexible services that provide developmentally appropriate housing for youth ready to live independently, including three apartment buildings with 68 units and approximately 100 scattered apartments across Denver.
• Support Services (Education & Employment) Education and employment programs helping youth obtain a GED, re-enroll in high school, prepare for college, and develop job-readiness skills including cover letter and resume development, job search and interview practice, job retention training, and time and money management.
• Case Management One-on-one case management in which case managers build safe, stable, trust-filled relationships and develop step-by-step plans to break the cycle of homelessness through stabilization, independent living skills, workforce development, and sustainable housing. 100% of youth served have access to case management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of youth who engaged in support services in 2025 exited to a safe and appropriate destination
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• DaVitaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaVita is a featured partner of Urban Peak. As a 'Community First, Company Second' organization, DaVita is committed to partnering with organizations that enable and empower healthy individuals and healthy communities. They provide comprehensive support for Urban Peak's services that change trajectories, save lives, and create lasting community impact in Denver.
• EmpowerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpower is committed to helping clients save for secure, bright futures and is a proud partner of Urban Peak. They support Urban Peak because of their wraparound services that ensure every client receives individualized support on the path to self-sufficiency. Empower also provides volunteers and board leadership.
• Xcel EnergyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerXcel Energy is a proud partner of Urban Peak and supports their employment and training programs. They recognize that employment levels directly impact a community's economic prosperity and Urban Peak helps Colorado youth reach their full potential.
• Room & BoardflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoom & Board has consistently supported Urban Peak over the years, primarily by providing tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars of in-kind furniture donations for the housing program. They also support financially through event sponsorships and the Mothership capital campaign. They were honored as Urban Peak Maverick Thinkers in 2015.
• Shopworks ArchitecturecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShopworks Architecture is a local firm with expertise around affordable housing and trauma-informed design. They partnered with Urban Peak and the University of Denver to design The Mothership campus based on feedback from youth and staff.
• MedtronicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner organization supporting Urban Peak's mission and programs.
• AltriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner organization supporting Urban Peak's mission and programs.
• King and SpaldingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner supporting Urban Peak through sponsorships and organizational support.
• Shamrock FoodsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service partner providing food donations and support for Urban Peak's meal programs.
• Laws Whiskey HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage partner providing event sponsorship and support.
• Molson CoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage partner providing event sponsorship and support.
• Southwest AirlinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirline partner providing travel support for Urban Peak programs and events.
• Deneuve ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor that built The Mothership campus in just over a year and a half.
• BlueLine Development, InccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment partner assisting with The Mothership project development.
• University of DenverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner that collaborated with Urban Peak and Shopworks Architecture to better understand how The Mothership could meet the needs of youth and staff.
• TGTHRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing supportive housing sites for unhoused youth. Urban Peak clients have moved into TGTHR-owned apartments.
• Denver Pet PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing volunteer therapy dogs and handlers to Urban Peak spaces to provide emotional support to youth.
• Servicios de la RazaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit building a thriving Colorado Latino community. Weekly bilingual behavioral health peer specialists visit The Spot to connect with youth.
• NXT ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on ensuring ex-offenders have resources for transition back into society. They donate hot dinners monthly and run the SEED program at Urban Peak.
• Denver Dream CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization where Urban Peak staff accompany youth weekly for basketball activities and community building.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• TGTHR (formerly Attention Homes): Colorado-based youth homelessness organization in Boulder providing shelter and supportive housing to youth 12-24. Direct service overlap with Urban Peak including transitional housing and supportive apartment programs; Urban Peak's data shows clients moving into TGTHR-owned apartments, evidencing direct operational linkage.
• Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Denver-based nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and supportive services across the full homeless population in Metro Denver. Operates in the same geography as Urban Peak and shares funders/government contracts, but serves a broader population (families, adults, veterans) rather than focusing exclusively on youth 12-24.
• Denver Rescue Mission: Denver-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and recovery services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and addiction. Co-funding and referral relationships in the same geography, though serves broader populations rather than specializing in youth 12-24.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Largest national nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and wraparound services to youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking across 30+ cities in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Operates the same integrated continuum of care model (shelter + transitional housing + education + employment) and serves an overlapping youth demographic aged 16-24.

Direct peers

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco nonprofit offering a full continuum of services for youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness, including a drop-in center, emergency shelter, transitional housing, education, employment, and behavioral health. Closest matching service model to Urban Peak and one of the few orgs operating an integrated one-stop campus for unhoused youth.
• Safe Place for Youth (SPY): Los Angeles nonprofit serving youth ages 12-25 experiencing homelessness in Venice/West LA with a drop-in center, shelter referrals, case management, education, and employment services. Comparable single-region integrated youth homelessness provider in a higher-cost West Coast market.
• YouthCare: Seattle-based nonprofit serving youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter, transitional housing, education, employment, and case management. Similar integrated campus model, age demographic, and rural-to-urban service footprint, making it one of the closest operational peers for Urban Peak.
• My Friend's Place: Hollywood-based nonprofit serving young people ages 12-25 experiencing homelessness in LA with drop-in services, shelter, housing, education, employment, and case management. Similar integrated continuum, age demographic, and trauma-informed service philosophy to Urban Peak, and is often cited alongside Urban Peak as a national model.

Emerging players

• Casa de los Amigos: Tucson-based youth shelter and drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. Smaller scale and narrower service menu than Urban Peak but operates in the same nonprofit drop-in/shelter model for unhoused youth.

Others

• National Network for Youth (NN4Y): National advocacy and capacity-building organization supporting the youth homelessness services sector across federal policy, funding, and best practices. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; provides the sector coordination and federal funding advocacy that benefits operators like Urban Peak.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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