Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC)

What Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) does

Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) is a Colorado-based 501c3 nonprofit Community Development Corporation founded in 2013 that serves the 40,000+ residents of the Greater Montbello Community in Far Northeast Denver (zip codes 80239 and 80249). The organization operates as a resident-led platform coordinating programs across food access, mental health, affordable housing, economic development, education, and transportation, delivered in partnership with over 50 nonprofit, school, government, and community organizations. Its core asset is the FreshLo Hub, a $97 million mixed-use development at 4660 Peoria Street that includes the 97-unit FreshLo Hub Residences (opened September 2024), an upcoming Fresh Food Market modeled on Boston's Daily Table, a 16,000 sq ft Arts Education Center (groundbreaking mid-2025), mental health services delivered by WellPower, and retail and nonprofit space including a Black woman-owned coffee shop (Ariel's Cafe).

MOC's revenue model is primarily grant-funded, drawing on foundation and government grants, individual donations, event sponsorships for signature events (Montbello Alive! and the Organizations of Montbello Summit), conference and meeting room rentals ($25-$150/hour), and modest program fees (Entrepreneurship Foundations 12-week training, therapy groups at $10-$30/session). Complementary programs include Building Community Wealth (entrepreneurship training with 70+ graduates, business loans via Colorado Enterprise Fund), Montbello Solutions (culturally relevant mental health and wellness network), Food Access (two food pantries distributing 1M+ lbs annually, nine community gardens producing 20,000 lbs, seven school gardens), Montbello Moves (Walkable Loop, Electric Passenger Van, EV charging), and Education Programs in partnership with Denver Public Schools. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on grassroots engagement, surveying, door-knocking, two publications (THE BELLOS monthly e-newsletter and MUSE bi-monthly magazine), and signature events rather than paid marketing channels. Leadership includes CEO Donna Garnett and a board of directors that meets monthly with all members contributing financially.

Name

Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC)

Legal name

Montbello Organizing Committee

Website

https://montbelloorganizing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Montbello Organizing Committee is a 501c3 nonprofit Community Development Corporation in Denver that coordinates food access, mental health, affordable housing, economic development, and transportation programs for 40,000+ Greater Montbello residents through the $97M FreshLo Hub and 50+ partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Community development corporation
• Affordable housing development
• Food access programs
• Nonprofit mental health services
• Economic development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Government Grants: Primary funding source for MOC operations, programs, and the FreshLo Hub development. Funded primarily by foundation and government grants.
2. Individual Donations and Fundraising: Donations accepted via PayPal, Colorado Gives, and by check. Individual contributions from board members who all contribute financially to the organization.
3. Event Sponsorships: Revenue generated through sponsorships for signature events like Montbello Alive! and the Organizations of Montbello Summit.
4. Conference and Meeting Room Rentals: Rental revenue from conference rooms and meeting spaces at Montbello Community Building and FreshLo Residence Building. Nonprofits pay $25/hour, for-profits pay $50/hour, and Accelerator Event Space is $150/hour.
5. Program Participation Fees: Revenue from programs like the Entrepreneurship Foundations 12-week training program and other community services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation that delivers community development programs in the Greater Montbello neighborhood of Denver. Its core offerings span the FreshLo Hub mixed-use development (affordable housing, fresh food market, arts education center, mental health services, retail/nonprofit space), food access programs (food pantries, community gardens, school gardens), economic development (Entrepreneurship Foundations training, business loans), wellness services (Montbello Solutions network), and sustainable transportation (Montbello Loop, electric van, EV charging).

Product overview

Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC) offering a portfolio of interconnected community development programs. The organization operates as a platform of distinct programs centered around the flagship FreshLo Hub mixed-use development project ($97M), which integrates affordable housing, fresh food market, arts education, mental health services, and retail space. Complementary programs include Montbello Solutions (mental health and wellness services), Building Community Wealth (economic development and entrepreneurship training), Food Access Program (food pantries and community gardens), Montbello Moves (sustainable transportation), Education Programs, Job Board, and community publications (THE BELLOS newsletter and MUSE magazine). The organization serves the Greater Montbello Community in Denver, CO, focusing on issues including food access, affordable housing, economic opportunity, health equity, and environmental sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FreshLo Hub: Comprehensive community economic development program featuring affordable housing, fresh food market, arts education center, mental health services, and retail/nonprofit space.
• Building Community Wealth
• Montbello Solutions
• Montbello Moves

Products and services

• FreshLo Hub
• FreshLo Hub Residences
• Fresh Food Market
• Arts Education Center (FreshLo/ARTS)
• Mental Health Services
• Retail and Nonprofit Space
• Montbello Solutions
• Building Community Wealth
• Food Access Program
• Montbello Moves
• Education Programs
• Conference Room Rentals
• Montbello Alive! Festival
• Organizations of Montbello Summit

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

45 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Building From Within AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilanthropic partner investing in MOC's vision and mission for community development.
• Colorado Creative IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner supporting arts and creative programming in Montbello.
• City of DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting transportation projects, parks, and community development initiatives including Montbello Moves.
• Healthy Food for Denver's KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram supporting food access initiatives for children in Denver.
• RootEdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation-focused nonprofit partner working on community relations.
• Academy 360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter school partner in Montbello Community Building; Executive Director serves on MOC board. Partner in wellness programs, food access, and education initiatives.
• Athletics and BeyondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth athletics and enrichment organization; partner in food access coalition and wellness programs.
• beWellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and wellness partner organization.
• Bicycle ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCycling advocacy organization supporting Montbello Loop and active transportation.
• Children's Farms in ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner managing school and community garden programs; CEO Donna Garnett serves as board president. Over 250 families receive seedlings through collaboration.
• CO Black Arts MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaging programming at FreshLo/ARTS Education Center including performing arts, presentation arts, and arts programming. Co-founder Khadija Haynes serves on MOC board.
• CO Blueprint to End HungerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition working to end hunger; partner in food access initiatives.
• CO Changemakers CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective focused on creative change-making; community partner.
• Colorado Young LeadersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth leadership development organization; community partner.
• Denver CALCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization.
• Conectoras de MontbellominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity connector organization; partner in food access coalition.
• Daily TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit grocery operator providing the model for Montbello Fresh Food Market. Expected to open 2025 with 5,200 sq ft of grocery space.
• DCIS (Denver Center for International Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver Public Schools partner; education initiative in Montbello area.
• Denver Food RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization; partner in food access network.
• Denver Public Schools - FACEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily and Community Engagement team collaborates on Far Northeast Community Hub and education initiatives.
• Denver Urban GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban agriculture organization; partner in community garden development.
• District 8 City Council - Shontel LewiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver City Council representative supporting Montbello community development.
• District 11 City Council - Stacie GilmorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver City Council representative supporting Montbello community development.
• Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit creating outdoor experiences for underrepresented youth of color. Partner in Urban Ranger Program and EV charging station location (12680 Albrook Dr).
• FaithbridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community organization; community partner.
• Families Against Violent Acts (FAVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by MOC board member Dianne Cooks; provides grief support, violence prevention, and community programs. Operates the annual Heal the Hood Resource Fair for 18 years.
• The GrowHausminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farm and food access organization in Denver; partner in food system work.
• Hunger Free ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide hunger relief organization; partner in food access coalition.
• Marie L. Greenwood AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver Public Schools partner; has school garden and participates in food access programs.
• Maxwell ElementaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver Public Schools partner with school garden program.
• McGlone AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenver Public Schools partner with school garden program.
• Metro CaringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood access and hunger relief organization; community partner.
• Monarch MontessoriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontessori school partner with school garden; participates in food access coalition.
• Montbello 20/20minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization; founding member Chris Martinez involved with both organizations.
• Montbello En BiciminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCycling advocacy group for Montbello; partner in active transportation initiatives.
• Sprout City FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban farm organization; partner in Montbello urban agriculture.
• Struggle of Love FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Sacks of Love food pantry (12000 E. 47th Ave) and provides 10 FREE therapy sessions. Partner in food access and mental health services.
• SustainEd FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable education farms; partner in school and community garden programs.
• Trust for Public LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit focused on parks and public lands; provides fellowship experience for staff and supports Montbello Loop development.
• United Church of MontbellominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith community partner; Pastor Vernon Jones Jr. serves on MOC board.
• WellPowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly Mental Health Center of Denver; provides mental health services on ground floor of FreshLo Hub Residences for youth, families, individuals, and community.
• FLO Development Services, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment partner for FreshLo Hub project.
• Alliance Construction SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for FreshLo Hub construction.
• Gilmore Construction CorporationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for FreshLo Hub construction.
• Ross-EnvolvecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty management company handling FreshLo Hub Residences apartment applications and leasing. Contact: Janice Wright, [email protected]

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montbelloorg

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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