NORTH LITTLETON PROMISE

What NORTH LITTLETON PROMISE does

North Littleton Promise (NLP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2003 and based at the East Community Center in Littleton, Colorado. The organization serves immigrant children and families in northeast Littleton through faith-based education, leadership development, and community programs. Its core offerings include after-school programs segmented by age cohort (Kids Club for K-5, L.I.F.E. for grades 6-8, LEAD for grades 9-12), a soccer program operating four teams in the Colorado United league, summer programming (Adventure Days, Summer Academy, Eagle Lake camp partnerships), and adult services such as Mom's Bible Study, Bilingual Wednesdays, English Class (Intercambio curriculum), and Spanish Class. The organization operates with a small staff of approximately 7-10 employees and is led by Executive Director Maureen Shannon.

NLP's business model is a hybrid of philanthropic donations and modest program fees. Donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and foundations are the primary revenue pillar, with active participation in Colorado Gives Day (a 2025 goal of $25,000). Program fees are deliberately accessible — $40-$50 for most youth programs, $25 for English Class, $150 plus $25 materials for Spanish Class — and several adult programs (Mom's Bible Study, Summer Bilingual Wednesdays) are free. Merchandise sales (t-shirts at $35 suggested donation) contribute minimally. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on direct outreach at the East Community Center, word-of-mouth referrals from existing families, partnerships with over 45 local churches, schools (Littleton Public Schools network), and community organizations, and volunteer-driven program delivery. Marketing channels include a Mailchimp newsletter, organic social media, and community events. There is no proprietary technology platform; program delivery is entirely in-person and human-led.

Name

NORTH LITTLETON PROMISE

Legal name

North Littleton Promise

Website

https://northlittletonpromise.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Littleton Promise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers faith-based after-school programs, summer camps, soccer teams, and adult English/Spanish classes to immigrant children and families in northeast Littleton, Colorado, supported primarily by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth and Family Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACALAL

Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

SECONDARYEDACAHAD

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

SECONDARYBPAGADAA

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits

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

Keywords

• Faith-based youth programs
• After-school education
• Immigrant family services
• Community nonprofit programs
• Leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies primarily on donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and foundations to fund operations and programs. They participate in Colorado Gives Day with a goal of $25,000 and actively seek new donors.
2. Program Fees: Families pay modest fees for various programs including Kids Club ($40), L.I.F.E. program ($45), LEAD program ($40), soccer program ($40), and summer programs ($25-$75).
3. T-Shirt Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts at $35 suggested donation, with $10.50 as fair market value (non-tax-deductible portion).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

North Littleton Promise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers faith-based after-school, summer, and family engagement programs for immigrant children and families in northeast Littleton, Colorado. Core offerings include the Kids Club (elementary), L.I.F.E. (middle school), LEAD (high school), a competitive soccer program in the Colorado United league, and adult programs such as English/Spanish classes, Mom's Bible Study, and Bilingual Wednesdays. Programs are delivered in person at the East Community Center and partner sites, with curriculum organized around three pillars: Faith, Education, and Leadership.

Product overview

North Littleton Promise is a faith-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community programs and services for immigrant kids and families in northeast Littleton, Colorado. The organization operates a comprehensive suite of programs organized into student programs (Kids Club, L.I.F.E., LEAD, Soccer, and Summer Programs including Adventure Days, Summer Academy, and Eagle Lake Camps partnerships) and adult programs (Family Engagement, Mom's Bible Study, Bilingual Wednesdays, English Class, and Spanish Class). Additional offerings include merchandise (t-shirts) and community communication services (newsletter). Programs focus on three pillars: Faith, Education, and Leadership in a Christ-centered community. The organization has served the community since 2003 and partners with over 45 local churches, schools, organizations, and businesses.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kids Club After-school program for elementary students in grades K-5 in the northeast Littleton immigrant community, providing faith formation, academic support, and leadership development. Serves up to 45 students twice weekly during the school year.
• L.I.F.E. Program Weekly after-school program for middle school students in grades 6-8 focused on leadership, faith, and education, helping students build positive relationships and goal-setting skills. Serves up to 20 students.
• LEAD Program High school program for grades 9-12 offering life skills and leadership development including goal setting, career exploration, and habits for success. Serves up to 20 students.
• Soccer Program Soccer teams for elementary and middle school students participating in the Colorado United league. Combines team sports with intentional discipleship to develop faith, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership. Operates four teams.
• Adventure Days Summer Program Summer program for grades K-5 featuring hands-on learning through field trips, creative activities, and active play, with faith development in a safe, joyful environment.
• Summer Academy Summer program for grades 6-8 combining project-based learning with field trips, adventure activities, and community service projects for spiritual, academic, and personal growth.
• Eagle Lake Camps Partnership Partnership with Eagle Lake Camps offering day camp, soccer camp, and mountain camp experiences for children in the community at various mountain and local locations.
• Family Engagement Program Program investing in families through parent engagement in activities and events throughout the year, including snacks at events, cheering at soccer games, coordinating food and entertainment, and participating in Bible studies.
• Mom's Bible Study Weekly Bible study for moms covering topics such as 'Facing Our Fears.' Held Tuesdays or Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm. Free of charge.
• Summer Bilingual Wednesdays Weekly bilingual practice sessions for English and Spanish language learning through conversation and interactive activities. Free program during summer months.
• English Class English language learning program using the 'Intercambio' curriculum. Makes learning practical, fun, and interactive while building community and genuine relationships. $25 fee, starting September 2026.
• Spanish Class 15-week Spanish class for beginners. Held Tuesdays at 6:00-7:00pm with optional conversation practice from 5:30-6:00pm. $150 plus $25 materials fee.
• North Littleton Promise T-Shirt Branded merchandise t-shirt with suggested donation of $35. Fair market value of $10.50 (not tax-deductible per IRS Publication 1771).

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 45 elementary students, 20 middle school students, 20 high school students, and operating 4 soccer teams

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• City of LittletoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Littleton presented founding Director Katie Brooks and current Executive Director Maureen Shannon with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award in 2010. The city is identified as a key community partner supporting NLP's mission.
• Littleton Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local public schools including Littleton High School, East Elementary, Euclid Middle School, Field Elementary, and Goddard Middle School for student referrals and program coordination.
• Centennial Covenant ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding church partner that originally started the after-school kids club in 2003. Continues as a core community partner supporting NLP's faith-based mission.
• Eagle Lake CampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing camp experiences including Eagle Lake on Location, Day Camp, Mountain Camp, and Ascent programs to NLP families and students.
• Colorado United Soccer LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNLP soccer teams participate in the Colorado United league, providing competitive soccer opportunities for students.
• Life Center LittletonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner providing spiritual and community support for NLP families.
• Living Word TabernaclesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner in the network of 45+ community partners.
• Mission Hills ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner providing community support and resources.
• Littleton SoccersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal soccer organization partner supporting youth soccer programs.
• Immigration Resources CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Littleton resource center providing support services for immigrant families.
• Bemis Public LibrarysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library partner providing community resources and educational support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Federation: National Latino-focused nonprofit supporting Hispanic families through education, youth development, and community empowerment programs. Directly comparable target demographic and youth/family service mix; operates at far larger scale and broader geography than NLP.
• Young Life: Faith-based youth organization reaching middle and high school students with mentoring, clubs, and camp experiences. Closely aligned with NLP's Christ-centered K-12 youth engagement and partnership-with-churches model; both blend relational discipleship with structured programming.
• Kids Hope USA: Faith-based organization pairing church volunteers with at-risk public school students for mentoring. Directly comparable in the church-public school partnership model and faith-rooted youth development, though focused on 1:1 mentoring rather than full after-school programming.
• Catholic Charities USA: National faith-based network providing immigrant resettlement, family services, youth programs, and ESL classes. Directly comparable in serving immigrant families with faith-rooted programming, English language learning, and youth development - though at far larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee: Large humanitarian nonprofit providing refugee and immigrant resettlement, education, and youth programs across the U.S. Comparable in serving immigrant families with ESL and youth programming, though IRC's refugee focus and national footprint differ from NLP's suburban Hispanic community niche.
• Compassion International: Faith-based child sponsorship organization serving children in poverty through local church partnerships, education, and youth development. Comparable Christ-centered child development model and church-partnership delivery infrastructure, though focused internationally on sponsorship rather than U.S. after-school programs.
• YMCA of the USA: Community-based nonprofit operating after-school care, summer camps, soccer leagues, and family programs across the U.S. Comparable in delivering the same product mix (after-school, summer camp, youth sports, adult education) to similar community demographics, though without NLP's explicit faith or immigrant focus.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: The largest youth development nonprofit in the U.S., running after-school programs, sports, and leadership activities for K-12 youth. Comparable in mission scope (safe spaces, education, character development) and program mix, but operates nationally with a secular, mainstream funding model versus NLP's faith-based immigrant focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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