About Housed, Working, & Healthy (HWH)
At Housed, Working, & Healthy (HWH), we are on a mission to empower individuals facing housing instability and unemployment to achieve self-sufficiency. Based in Denver, we provide a unique, life-changing program that combines culinary training, mental health support, and holistic case management.
Our four-month culinary training and certification program equips our students with industry-standard skills, emotional resilience, and confidence to secure stable jobs and maintain long-term stability. HWH is more than a training program—it’s a pathway to rebuilding lives, restoring dignity, and creating brighter futures.
Our Impact
- 81% of graduates secure employment after completing the program.
- 67% maintain employment for at least one year.
- 74% of participants report improved self-efficacy and confidence.
Each year, we receive over 500 applications from individuals eager to transform their lives, but due to space limitations, we can only serve 84 participants annually. As demand for our program grows, we’re working to expand our reach and make an even greater impact in the Denver metro area.
Why Support HWH?
Your support helps us provide critical resources and training to individuals overcoming housing and employment barriers. Together, we can:
- Expand our program to serve more people.
- Reduce wait times for those in need.
- Address housing instability by creating pathways to self-sufficiency.
Join us in building a stronger, healthier community where everyone has the chance to succeed. Together, we can transform lives.Learn more and support our mission today!
Testimonials
“Housed Working and Healthy provided me a positive environment, when it seemed like my whole world was falling apart. I was a little worried about joining at first, but I was surprised to gain another family. I’m excited to obtain a prosperous future in the culinary world. May this program continue having a positive impact on the homeless community. ‘Trouble don’t last always’; this program is a perfect example of this statement” HWH Graduate.
“My graduation date is today! I have been enrolled in the Housed, Working, and Healthy program for approximately three months. Within that time, I have developed kitchen skills, kitchen sanitation knowledge, and teamwork skills! This program has been a wonderful opportunity and I have learned so much! I am thankful!” HWH Graduate.
