The inspiring story of Purple Door Coffee, a non-profit coffee shop in Denver that provides job readiness and life skills to young adults who are homeless. As part of the larger organization Dry Bones Denver, Purple Door Coffee offers a unique program that helps its participants gain confidence, develop new habits, and eventually become financially independent. The program begins at their coffee roastery in Englewood, where participants learn the skills they need to become a barista, and then moves to their coffee shop in Denver, where they can put their skills into practice. The results are remarkable, with graduates going on to graduate high school, college, and become financially solvent. What's particularly striking about this program is its focus on empowering young people who have been overlooked and underestimated, recognizing that they have immense potential and just need the right support to realize it. As one participant, David Jepson, puts it, the program helped him develop a sense of pride and interest in doing work well, which has had a profound impact on his life.
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