Earthlinks

All participants are adults experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and economic poverty. All are over 18 years of age and have incomes from any source of less than 13,000 per year. The workshop program engages participants working in the garden where fresh food and other produce is grown, in beekeeping and vermiculture (worm composting), and in the workshop where products are created using reclaimed and natural products. Products are sold online and in the on-site shop and at various fairs throughout Colorado. Participants are paid a stipend for participating in the program and receive holistic case management services which result in moving folks from chaos to stability. More than 70% are stably housed within one year of joining the program.

Trips into nature are a benefit for members of the workshop community. Trips into nature are offered free of charge to adults experiencing homelessness throughout the year. Trips include transportation, breakfast, a picnic lunch, and often guided tours. Entrance fees are covered by the organization. The opportunity to leave the chaos of their daily lives on the street by traveling into the mountains, parks, and other natural places of interest provides refreshment and a new outlook on life for those living with the challenges of homelessness.

The coffee shop employment initiative was opened in 2021 after long delays due to permitting issues and covid. The coffee shop consistently employs individuals with employment barriers and gives valuable work experience.