Our Impact

Change that Lasts

Success that’s measured by better jobs and transformed lives

All-Time Impact

$174M

In wealth generated by graduates (2012–2026)

4,360

People moved out of poverty

83%

Job retention after one year

65%

Higher wages than before CrossPurpose (as of July 2026)

Program Reach

Data from 2012–2026

Legacy Build wealth

115served
Leader Find your career

1,744graduates
Launch Explore possibilities

5,564served

Read more about our programs and the holistic support that ensure lasting transformation is possible for anyone who walks through our doors.

Denver

Arvada

Englewood

Aurora

Where We Work

With campuses in historically underserved neighbors in Denver, Arvada, Englewood, and Aurora, we’re able to meet people where they are and reach neighbors all over the metro area.

Delivering Lasting Outcomes

As people climb up the mountain on their way from poverty to prosperity, the change in their lives begins to ripple outwards.

Careers

People secure meaningful employment with room to grow.

Families

Parents gain stability. Children benefit from stronger foundations.

Communities

Employers gain dependable talent. Neighborhoods become more resilient.

Wealth

People begin saving, buying homes, and investing.

Generational Change

Children grow up in new environments filled with new opportunities.

Third-Party Study Confirms 65% Wage Growth for Graduates

An independent study by the Colorado Wage Outcomes Results Coalition provides credible evidence of CrossPurpose’s lasting impact. Among nearly 700 participants studied, median earnings increased 65% within just six months of completing the Leader program—underscoring the effectiveness of the program and holistic support received by participants.

Contributing to National Poverty Research

CrossPurpose works with Harvard’s Global Flourishing Study, a five-year study following 200,000 participants across 22 countries, collecting data on well-being alongside social, economic, health, character, and life-course factors, to advance the world’s understanding of human flourishing.

Transforming Data into Care

We use custom measurement tools to give CrossPurpose staff real-time insights into what participants are experiencing, from financial stress to emotional health, to social isolation, and more.

24 Questions

Barriers Assessment

Identifies obstacles to employment across personal wellness, career skills, and education.

55+ Questions

Personal Strengths

Measures DISC communication style, 6 motivators, 25 workplace skills, and 6 work values.

17 Questions

Pre-program Survey

Captures confidence levels, personal story, and short and long-term career goals.

Heroes Behind Impact

Yuki: A Voice for Justice

Yuki Karki turned her experience helping her mother navigate language barriers into a career creating access and opportunity for others. Through CrossPurpose, she became a credentialed Nepali court interpreter and launched Kalyani Global Network to help immigrants find their voice in the legal system.

Julie: Rewriting What’s Possible

For most of her life, Julie Hillshafer associated Colorado with summers filled with sunshine and freedom. Years later, she returned; not for vacation, but for a fresh start after life took her through unimaginable challenges.

See the Latest

2026–28 Strategic Plan

2024 Annual Report

See our past reports and financials.