SUN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
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Mission Statement
To support, connect, and empower the Sun Valley community so that all residents can thrive as the neighborhood grows and evolves.
About This Cause
At Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center, everything starts in the kitchen — the heart of our work and the soul of our community. It’s where meals are made, youth are mentored, healing is stirred in, and connection is always on the menu. Located just steps from Empower Field, in one of Denver’s most diverse and historically under-resourced neighborhoods, our mission is simple yet powerful: To support, connect, and empower the Sun Valley community so that all residents can thrive as the neighborhood grows and evolves. We do this through a holistic model rooted in five core values: Nourish, Enrich, Educate, Unite, and Employ. These values drive our four key program areas: Food Access, Youth Empowerment, Holistic Health, and Community Building. And at every step, our evolution has followed the lead of our residents—building programs with, not just for, the people of Sun Valley. [Food Access: Nourish] Through our Nourish pillar, we address food insecurity by ensuring that every resident has access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant food. Our weekly No-Cost Grocery Program and monthly mobile food pantry at Empower Field serve hundreds of households in Sun Valley and the greater Denver area. Our social enterprise restaurant serves fresh, culturally relevant meals to the community, with all proceeds directly supporting our programs. We prepare free, home-cooked meals for children and youth attending programming. [Youth Empowerment: Employ + Educate] Our Employ and Educate pillars focus on equipping Sun Valley’s youth with job opportunities, leadership skills, and practical tools for the future. We offer paid youth employment, professional development dinners, and mentorship programs. Through cooking, gardening, and athletics, young people build confidence, skills, and a sense of purpose while giving back to their community. [Holistic Health: Enrich] Rooted in the Enrich pillar, our health and wellness programming offers culturally responsive care that honors the diversity of Sun Valley. Residents have access to acupuncture, yoga, sound healing, herbal workshops, and mental health support. These services nurture mind, body, and spirit, fostering pride, connection, and belonging. [Community Building: Unite + Enrich] The Unite and Enrich pillars shine in our community events, where joy and connection take center stage. From the Sun Valley Viaduct Night Market to the Harvest Festival, we create safe, welcoming spaces where neighbors can gather, celebrate, and grow together. These events highlight local vendors, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities, strengthening the bonds that make Sun Valley a true community. [Why It Matters] Sun Valley has long faced the impact of disinvestment—with over 70% of residents living below the poverty line. Now, rapid redevelopment threatens to displace the very families who built this neighborhood’s identity. If we don’t act, longtime residents, immigrants, and refugees risk being left behind in a future they helped shape. While traditional systems often fall short—plagued by long waitlists, underfunding, and one-size-fits-all approaches—our model is different. We meet people where they are and walk alongside them, offering holistic support grounded in trust, cultural relevance, and community care.We fill critical gaps—nourishing bodies, building confidence, and creating spaces where everyone belongs. We’re not just feeding people—we’re fueling futures. One meal, one job, and one neighbor at a time. So whether you care about equity, mentorship, healing, or joy—there’s a seat here for you. Support us, and help serve up what’s next for Sun Valley. We’ve got a lot on our menu, what are you hungry to be part of?