Café Momentum Denver

03/25/2026

03/23/2026

We're hiring a Director of Programs in Denver.

This role is frontline leadership: trauma-informed care, driving intern success through our Tiers of Success framework and building community partnerships that open real doors for justice-involved youth.

If you have 8-10 years of youth-facing program or case management experience and the heart to match, we want to hear from you.

Apply here: cafemomentum.org/join-our-team

12/08/2025

Every gift matters, and together we can change lives of the justice involved youth in our community. Celebrate Colorado Gives Day by supporting our mission with a donation of any size.

Donate at ColoradoGives.org/Cafe-Momentum-Denver and help us change lives.

11/06/2025

Join us Friday, November 14th for SPARK: A Night of Momentum at the beautiful Villa Parker event center in Parker. This will be an amazing night that includes a gourmet plated dinner, desserts, hosted drinks, and a life changing program about Café Momentum and the progress of our Denver restaurant and program.

Our panel presentation will be led by Chad Houser, Café Momentum Founder & CEO! Chad is definitely someone you'll want to see. He recently was awarded the James Beard Humanitarian of the Year award and has an incredible story of how and why he founded Cafe Momentum 10 years ago. Joining Chad will be Dr. Porshia Haymon (our National Director of Programs) and National Youth Ambassadors Cameron and Tristyn...both graduates of the Café Momentum program.

This is a very limited ticketed event and you won't want to miss out before tickets are all gone. Get yours online at https://SparkCafeMomentumDenver.eventbrite.com

09/09/2025

Don't miss your chance to tour our new home, the Firehouse, and hear about the Cafe Momentum Denver program! Sign-up for our next tour!

WHAT: Cafe Momentum Denver September Firehouse Showcase Tour
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17th 8:30am - 10:00am
WHERE: Cafe Momentum Denver, 3201 Curtis Street, Denver 80205
RSVP: forms.gle/JzTmrEHpZHhxgdxR7

07/24/2025

Cafe Momentum Denver was honored to host over 20 partners, leaders, and community members at our July Firehouse Showcase. It's an honor to work with so many amazing individuals and groups who are dedicated to changing lives of youth in our community.

Don't miss your chance to tour our new home, the Firehouse, and hear about the Cafe Momentum Denver program! Sign-up for our next tour!

WHAT: Cafe Momentum Denver August Firehouse Showcase Tour
WHEN: Wednesday, August 6th 8:30am - 10:00am
WHERE: Cafe Momentum Denver, 3201 Curtis Street, Denver 80205
RSVP: https://forms.gle/GbfEPr8pfthrfpQG8

07/17/2025

Café Momentum is more than a restaurant; it’s a nationally recognized nonprofit and a transformative experience for everyone who walks through the door. Founded in Dallas, Café Momentum operates a 12-month paid internship program for justice-involved youth ages 15–19, combining culinary training with intensive life skills development and comprehensive wraparound support.

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, Café Momentum is entering an exciting chapter of growth, including the launch of our newest location in Denver, Colorado. This marks an important step in our mission to expand nationally and create opportunities for more youth to rise. At the heart of everything we do is believing in the power of dignity, compassion, and excellence to transform lives and communities.

Position Summary
The Director of Programs is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of intern support and development within the Café Momentum program. This role ensures each intern receives the individualized services they need to achieve stability, meet basic needs, and progress through the program’s Tiers of Success. The Director leads a team of program staff, manages external partnerships, and ensures access to educational, social, and mental health resources aligned with our trauma-informed care model.

For more information and details on how to apply for this role, visit
https://www.indeed.com/job/director-programs-a91f5bc52d682684

12/20/2024

A 96-year-old firehouse in Denver's Curtis Park neighborhood will soon be transformed into a restaurant that will help youth who have been involved with the justice system.

11/21/2024

📣 Exciting news for Denver! Café Momentum is proud to announce our next location will be inside the historic Curtis Park fire station at 3201 Curtis Street. This iconic building, originally built in 1928 to save lives, will now serve as a hub for changing lives through our 12-month paid internship program for justice-involved youth.

We’re also thrilled to introduce Mike Waid as the Executive Director of Café Momentum Denver! With a strong background in business and nonprofits, Mike is ready to lead the charge in empowering youth and transforming futures.

✨ Get the full story and learn more about our mission in Denver by reading the article below.

https://denvergazette.com/news/business/restaurant-nonprofit-hiring-incarcerated-teens-will-open-in-historic-denver-fire-station/article_5eb0056e-a78f-11ef-b64e-2f7569d4e4f4.html

Café Momentum, a nonprofit restaurant founded in Dallas to hire youth who have gone through the justice system, is coming to Denver.