Impact
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2025 at a glance
The first year the side hustle programming was off the ground.
From the 2025 Impact Report
Letter from the Executive Director
Hello all, and thank you for coming along this journey with us. 2025 was a year of creativity, expansion, and finding alignment throughout our programming. This is the first year we have been able to get our side hustle programming off the ground, and we have seen great results across the board with 8 youth businesses started. Our technology has been revamped and revitalized by a new partnership with an old friend. We have continued to pursue our ultimate mission, to change the way that money is handled in our communities. This year laid the foundation for many things to come and we look forward to having you alongside us in 2026 and beyond!
— Lorne Jenkins, Executive Director
2025 program highlights
Technology upgrades
Partnered with Neurofin to update and grow our technology, including a classroom economy and the Side Hustle Builder. See the tools →
Workshops
Over 650 workshop attendees and 5 new partners in 2025 — the continued need for, and success of, our workshops. Book one →
Youth pitch contests
Three side hustle workshops with pitch contests, and 8 micro businesses started after the programming ended. The incubator today →
Financials, 2025
Total revenue $27,022. Roughly half grants, roughly half earned from schools and nonprofits, and a sliver from donations.
- Grants48.2%
- Earned income47.6%
- Donations4.2%
Donations were 4.2% of revenue. That's the number to move →
Partners & sponsors
- Black Resilience in Colorado
Staff →
The people running it.
Board →
Nine members from banking, foundations and youth work.