Denver Urban Ministries

1717 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
Voice: (303) 355-4896
Fax: (303) 355-3495

Hours of Operation

M, T, Th, F 9 am - 3:30pm
Wed. 9 am - Noon
Closed Weekends, Holidays

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Urban Education Days

The Urban Education day is designed to give experiencial learning opportunities to youth and adults interested in issues of poverty and urban life.

In a typical Urban Education Day:

  • Urban Education begins with a tour of DenUM's facilities and an overview of the range of people DenUM serves each day.
  • Participants adopt family profiles to experience "poverty simulation" through DenUM's Game of Life.
  • A homeless or formerly homeless speaker relates his or her experience, allowing time for every question you never thought you'd get to ask.
  • Activities and discussion connect local demographics to participants' own experiences and attitudes about poverty.
  • A walking tour of services in downtown Denver allows groups to imagine the challenges faced by low-income people in a changing urban area.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in urban life and poverty.  The cost is $10 per person (includes lunch) and the experience can be adapted to fit varying interests and time committments (2-6 hours).  Group size can vary from 5 to 30 people.  Please contact Caroline, Urban Education Coordinator, for available dates.