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Homegrown Pathways is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people in rural Colorado by connecting them to meaningful career and entrepreneurial pathways. Through partnerships with schools, workforce centers, and community organizations, we connect homegrown talent to opportunities that drive regional success. 

Currently, we are piloting Spark Lab, a youth pre-accelerator program supporting aspiring entrepreneurs ages 14-24. This initiative culminates in a Pitch Event where participants present their business and social venture ideas to local leaders and funders. Your support plays a vital role in Empowering Colorado Talent and shaping the future of rural innovation.

Example Contributions

• $25 - 😋 Fuel their focus with snacks!

• After a long day of school or work, our innovators show up ready to learn. Your contribution helps us provide snacks and food to help keep them energized and focused!

• $50 - 🚗 Help them get there!

• Transportation can be a significant barrier for rural youth, but your support ensures that a Spark Lab participant has the means to travel to our sessions, connecting them with resources, mentors, and opportunities to grow their business idea.

• $100 - 🗣️ Invest in expert guidance!

• Your donation helps provide a Spark Lab participant with access to personalized consultative services, including mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and business development experts.

• $250 - 💥 Boost their business directly!

• During our Pitch Event, innovators will present their ideas and make specific funding requests to advance their business. Your contribution will be added to our pool of seed funding to support the purchase of new equipment, services or tools that will empower Spark Lab participants to take their business ideas to the next level. 

• $500 - 🌱 Ongoing Support Through Homegrown Pathways

• Your contribution enables Homegrown Pathways to provide continued support to Spark Lab participants after the program ends. This includes access to mentorship, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and tailored resources through our organization. With your help, we can ensure young entrepreneurs stay connected to valuable guidance and regional tools, empowering them to continually refine or grow their businesses and navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.

• $1,000 - 🚀 Ignite the Next Spark Lab Cohort

• Your support helps us launch the next Spark Lab session, providing young entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities to develop their business concepts. From workshop materials to expert consultations, your donation sets the foundation for their success.

Young entrepreneurs have a conversation about their businesses with Citizens State Bank, President, Alexander Price, and Chief Financial Officer, Bryant Hall.

Homegrown Pathways Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by U.S. law. No goods or services are provided by Homegrown Pathways Inc. in return for this contribution.