it really does take a village.

The Villager Ethos

Our Core Belief

No one thrives in isolation. Our strength comes from how we show up for each other, building connections that transform families, neighborhoods, and ultimately, our shared future. When we invest deeply in one another, we create a web of support that lifts entire communities. Community is our superpower.

Our Ethos

We are contributors, not consumers

We show up consistently and meaningfully

We build alongside others, not in isolation

We understand that true wellness happens in connection

We honor both the responsibility to cultivate what matters and the joy of doing it together

Our promise

We provide essential tools, practical resources, and supportive spaces that empower individuals and families to:

Develop practical life skills

Strengthen family relationships

Create genuine community connections

Build resilience that extends across generations

Transform individual growth into collective action

Our hope

To restore the art of community, where people feel valued, can contribute their unique gifts, and understand that our strength lies in our interconnection. We believe in creating a living, breathing ecosystem where mutual support isn't extraordinary, but our natural way of being together.

#wearevillagers

Upcoming events

  • Sweet Talk: Real Talk

    Sweet Talk invites couples to join a special virtual forum focused on real, unfiltered conversations about marriage. This interactive event will explore relevant relationship topics in an open, honest space, designed to foster reflection, connection, and dialogue.

    Hosted by the Sweet Talk team, this session is open to the public and welcomes couples at all stages of relationship. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in guided discussion, hear from other couples, and reflect on key themes that impact modern partnerships.

    Free to attend | Registration required
    Space is limited. Secure your spot and be part of the conversation.

    RSVP

  • ELLEunveiled: First Fire

    First Fire is an intimate, one-day gathering and space is limited.
    We’ve designed this experience to be personal, reflective, and deeply rooted in connection. To honor that, we’re capping attendance.

    Cost: $15
    Your registration includes, guided sessions & materials, breakfast & lunch and more.

    Once spots are filled, registration will close.
    No walk-up or day-of registration will be available.

    Registration opens May 1st

The Corner Store x Be a Villager

A neighborhood love letter on wheels.

The Corner Store isn’t just a mobile snack shop, it’s a cultural landmark in motion. Inspired by the iconic corner stores many of us grew up with, this mobile experience brings flavor, nostalgia, and connection to the streets of Denver.

Rooted in the Be a Villager mission, The Corner Store serves as a traveling hub for joy, memory making, and community-building, especially in neighborhoods where Black and Brown families have long turned to corner stores as a trusted space. Whether it's posted outside a school, popping up at a festival, or anchoring a Be a Villager event, it creates more than a vibe, it creates a bridge.

The Corner Store is a tool for economic development, cultural preservation, and legacy-building. It’s a place where nostalgia is rekindled, where the community feels seen, and where new stories are written, one cup, one gathering, one neighborhood at a time.

Because when people flourish, communities thrive…and sometimes, that starts at the corner.

Programs & Services

  • Sweet Talk is an accountability group built around community and intentional growth in marriage. Moving beyond traditional counseling, it provides couples with structured tools, practical relationship strategies, and supportive accountability while fostering deeper understanding, healthier communication, and lasting commitment.

  • ElleUnveiled recognizes the complexity of women's lives by providing support for emotional intelligence, mental resilience, physical health, and purposeful growth. Through targeted workshops women are empowered to navigate challenges, unlock potential, and confidently pursue meaningful advancement.

  • The Trading Post reimagines local connection by creating a platform for people to exchange practical skills, resources, and services. Available soon as an app, this community-centered marketplace leverages individual strengths, promoting collective resilience and mutual empowerment.