MOVEMENT 5280

What MOVEMENT 5280 does

Movement 5280 is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 82-3968137) operating out of Englewood, Colorado and serving the Denver metro area. Its mission is to act as a "family of support" for at-risk and unhoused youth and young adults, with a particular focus on those who have aged out of foster care. The organization has been operating since 2010 and maintains a GuideStar Silver Seal of Transparency and a Charity Navigator Three-Star Rating. Movement 5280 employs between 1 and 10 staff.

Service delivery follows a three-tier programmatic framework: Survive (basic needs including day shelter, family-style hot meals served six days a week, hot showers via an on-site trailer, and a clothing bank); Thrive (mental health counseling, job readiness and life-skills training, housing assistance, and individualized personal navigation); and Revive (faith-based recovery programming, including Celebrate Recovery, Peer Recovery Support, and Lost & Found Church). Programs are delivered free of charge to clients and are not differentiated by age.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropy: individual and church donations, recurring giving, vehicle donations, an affiliated online merchandise store (Imago Dei Threads), and grants such as those received from the Caring for Denver Foundation in 2021 and 2022. The organization has no paying customers, no pricing model, no technology products or APIs, and no patents or trademarks. Marketing and outreach are conducted through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, email, the movement5280.org website, and church partnerships across the Denver area.

Name

MOVEMENT 5280

Legal name

Movement 5280, Inc.

Website

https://movement5280.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Movement 5280 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Englewood, Colorado that delivers free Survive, Thrive, and Revive programs — including day shelter, meals, showers, mental health counseling, job readiness, and faith-based recovery — to at-risk and unhoused youth in the Denver metro, funded primarily through donations, grants, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homeless Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAL

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGACAC

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth homeless services
• Faith-based recovery
• Nonprofit shelter programs
• Community outreach services
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Movement 5280 is primarily funded through charitable donations from individuals, churches, and organizations. They accept one-time gifts and monthly recurring donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Merchandise Sales: They operate an online merchandise store (Imago Dei Threads) where proceeds support their programs and services for at-risk youth.
3. Vehicle Donations: They accept vehicle donations as a way for donors to contribute to the organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Movement 5280 is a Denver-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a "family of support" to at-risk and unhoused youth and young adults. Through a three-phase model (Survive, Thrive, Revive), it delivers day shelter, hot meals, clothing, showers, on-site mental health counseling, job readiness training, housing assistance, faith-based recovery (Celebrate Recovery, Peer Recovery Support), and community programming such as the Lost & Found Church. All client-facing services are free of charge and funded by donations, grants, merchandise sales, and vehicle donations.

Product overview

Movement 5280 is a nonprofit organization operating as a family of support for at-risk and unhoused youth and young adults in the Denver Metro Area. The organization implements a three-tiered programmatic approach: Survive programs (basic needs including meals, showers, clothing, shelter), Thrive programs (mental health, recovery, job/life skills), and Revive programs (faith-based community through bible studies and Lost & Found Church). All services embrace a holistic, individualized approach regardless of age.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Shelter Services A safe daytime space with basic amenities provided free of charge to at-risk and unhoused youth and young adults in the Denver metro area.
• Family Style Hot Meals Nutritious family-style meals served six days a week to address food insecurity and build community belonging among unhoused youth.
• Clothing Bank Distribution of clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, hand warmers, and household items to community members experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Hot Showers Hot shower access via an on-site shower trailer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• On-Site Mental Health Counseling Access to mental health counseling services for youth and young adults in a supportive on-site environment.
• Job Readiness Program Job readiness and life skills training supporting individual personal growth to help clients reach their full potential.
• Housing Assistance Assistance to help individuals and families move from homelessness to stable housing.
• Celebrate Recovery Faith-based addiction recovery program offering classes and support for individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse.
• Peer Recovery Support Peer-based recovery support services providing mentorship and guidance from individuals with lived recovery experience.
• Personal Navigation Individualized support services helping clients navigate available resources and create personalized pathways to stability.
• Lost & Found Church A safe church community where people can come as they are, experience relationships, and seek hope through faith-based programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Meals served 6 days a week to community members
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Imago Dei ThreadscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMovement 5280 partners with Imago Dei Threads, an affiliated merchandise store. Proceeds from merchandise sales directly support Movement 5280's programs and services for at-risk youth.
• Church PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovement 5280 maintains partnerships with churches in the Denver area as part of their 'Church' initiative, providing spiritual support through Lost & Found Church and Bible studies as part of their Revive programs.
• Englewood's Table Food PantrysupportingOthersPartnership with Englewood's Table Food Pantry to supplement food services for community members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Network for Youth: National advocacy and membership organization focused on youth homelessness and disconnected youth, including those aging out of foster care. Comparable as a sector convener serving the same beneficiary population.
• Covenant House: Large national nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services to youth experiencing homelessness, including those aging out of foster care. Comparable as a scaled national operator with a mission and service mix closely aligned to Movement 5280.
• Teen Challenge: Faith-based nationwide network offering residential addiction recovery and rehabilitation services, including youth programs. Comparable in faith-based recovery programming and youth/homeless population overlap.

Direct peers

• Sasha Bruce Youthwork: DC-area nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services for at-risk youth and young adults, including those aging out of foster care. Comparable in mission and target demographic.
• Urban Peak: Denver-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with shelter, housing, education, and employment programs. Directly comparable as it operates the same core services (drop-in shelter, basic needs, case management) for the same youth demographic in the same geography.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with integrated housing, education, employment, and health programs. Closely comparable in service model and youth-focused holistic approach.
• Lighthouse Youth Services: Cincinnati-based nonprofit providing services for youth in crisis, including foster care, housing, and independent living programs for those aging out of care. Directly comparable in foster-care transition focus.
• Outside In: Portland-based nonprofit serving homeless youth and other vulnerable populations with integrated services including housing, medical care, and education. Comparable holistic service model for at-risk youth.

Regional players

• Homeward Bound: Phoenix-based nonprofit serving homeless families and individuals with shelter, housing, and supportive services. Comparable as a regional nonprofit providing integrated basic-needs and housing assistance programs.

Emerging players

• A Door of Hope: Faith-based nonprofit serving homeless families and individuals with shelter and recovery programs. Comparable in faith-based, holistic service model addressing homelessness.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Movement_5280
• Facebookfacebook.com/Movement5280
• Instagraminstagram.com/movement_5280
• TikToktiktok.com/@movement_5280
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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