2016 ANNUAL REPORT

January-December 2016
 Our Impact
23 program participants employed for
an average of 6.5 months.

10 were still in the program on Dec 31 /

6 graduated to new jobs / 3 exited in
less than 60 days / 3 exited for medical
reasons / 1 moved out of state

100% of graduates still working or in

school with stable housing

Our Financials Donations Nee d ed p e r

Earned Revenue: $178,266 Prog ra m Pa rtic ip a nt
Operating Expense: $402,983 $9,770
Operating Loss: -$224,717
Expenses by
The operational loss at the WorkShop relies Category
on the generosity of individuals,
foundations, churches and businesses to
ll the required funding gap until business
operations are sufcient to cover all
costs. To all of our 2016 supporters we
offer a gigantic and heartfelt THANK YOU!!
The Mile High WorkShop is an employment and job training program for those facing
barriers to work through the manufacturing and production of handmade goods.
The Denver-based WorkShop provides contract manufacturing services in cut & sew,
woodworking, laser etching/cutting, handmade assembly, and packaging/fulllment
services, in order to employ men and women rebuilding from homelessness,
addictions, and incarceration.

The Mile High WorkShop is a program of:

 2016 Growth & Highlights
One Amazing Funding & Partnership Opportunity. The WorkShop was
honored to join the national REDF portfolio and is a proud subgrantee of
the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) program.
Two Locations. Relocating the shop wasnt easy, but our new home made
it all worth it. Were grateful for more space and our new building-mates at
Buds Warehouse.
Three Growing Production Areas. As an expanding enterprise, were
always looking for new work and training opportunities and 2016 saw us
add a packaging & fulllment department to our growing woodworking
and sewing shops.
Four Hundred Thousand Dollars earned and raised to create
transformational employment opportunities. Our growing budget means
more impact!
Five Core Values Adopted. Our shop lives by these values everyday:
Growing Everyday We are diligent in becoming the best version of ourselves
Responsible to Each Other We succeed as a team and continually strive to build trust
Acting with Integrity We are honest and reliable in our interactions
Community of Peace We cultivate a love-lled space with compassion and respect for all
Excellence in our Work Whether with people or products, we seek quality outcomes

I started working at Mile High Workshop in Spring

2016 and when I started, I hardly knew anything
about sewing and had not worked a regular job for
a couple of years due to my struggle with addiction.
Since I have been employed, I have learned not
only how to sew a variety of products, but also
how to be a professional again and how to work
well with others. I have been given an amazing
opportunity to lead and train other seamstresses in
the shop, while still learning and growing myself.

I am so grateful for this program because it has

provided me the foundation of support, training,
and exibility to not only achieve my professional
goals, but to achieve my personal goals as well.
 Thank You for Telling Our Story - 2016 Press:

Thank You to Our Customers & Community Partners

A Small Print Shop Activate Workforce Solutions All Health Network
Breckenridge Distillery Be a Good Person Buds Warehouse BuxieJo Bags
Cappellos Chase Custom Boots Coda Coffee Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Colorado Glasses Consolidated Services Group Cora Craft Boner
Craftsman & Apprentice Delta Tables Denver Tent Company Denvers Road Home
Denver Works Futuristic Films GoSpotCheck Hope Tank In the Pink Creative
JAK Designs JC Custom Design Works Kandy Skull Knotty Tie Liberti Lift Heavies
Maroon Bell Outdoor Meier Skis Mission Wear Nuhni Blanket Co. Old Wood Soul
Purpose and Pine Prime Trailer Leasing Providence Network REDF Red Threaded
Relevant ReUse Sarah Bella Simple and Sylvan Social Enterprise Alliance
Spring Back Colorado SpunWheel The Azure Furniture Company
The Downtown Denver Partnership The Impact Factor The Schuster Family Foundation
The University of Denver Union Stitch & Design Upstairs Circus Urban Mattress
V&R Naturals VISIT Denver Women's Bean Project We Made This

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