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Our Mission

SERVING THE UNDERSERVED

NEWSED promotes community development to underserved populations in Colorado by providing navigation for housing services, nurturing small businesses, and promoting asset creation.

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Homebuyer Assistance

NEWSED offers counseling & financial education services to first-time homebuyers.

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The ZONE

BUSINESS INCUBATOR

The ZONE Marketplace provides storefront and supportive small business services for retail-based businesses in Colorado.

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Small Business

Learn about small business programs and training opportunities at NEWSED.

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Lending

NEWSED offers several unique lending tools for clients needing financial assistance.

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NEWSED

SINCE 1973

NEWSED’s primary focus has been to solve long-term economic problems in disadvantaged communities by securing and coordinating resources for neighborhood revitalization, developing needed shopping areas and services, fostering minority and neighborhood business ownership, job retention and creation, increasing home ownership and affordable rental opportunities, neighborhood organizing and hosting cultural events and activities that showcase the neighborhood’s predominately Chicano/Mexicano population.

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Client Success Stories

NEWSED IN THE NEWS

Jan 1, 2023

50 Years of Impact!

All of us at NEWSED are so excited to celebrate 2023 because it’s our 50th anniversary! It has been five decades since NEWSED took its first steps into the world of community-based redevelopment and organizing.

Dec 14, 2022

Elevating Denver: Luna Legacy

The Luna family has had a profound impact on the Denver metro area and statewide for decades. Click the "Read More" button below to view the segment on YouTube or view the full Elevating Denver episode here: https://youtu.be/t28AhbkHKUI

Oct 14, 2022

NEWSED and The ZONE Marketplace continue to help local entrepreneurs thrive

Anita Cooper learned how to sew when she was 14 years old. She’s the third oldest out of 10 children – so, it was sort of a necessity. She sewed clothing for her and her siblings, creating dresses, skirts, shirts and scarves, whatever was desired. It became a passion of

Aug 2, 2022

City offering $2.15M in grants to activate neighborhoods, increase foot traffic, and boost small businesses

American Rescue Plan Act funds to be awarded from $20,000 to $200,000 for grassroots activation events, placemaking, and beautification...

Jun 29, 2022

Downtown Denver to Gain Tacos Selene

A restaurant that started as a food truck in Aurora more than two decades ago is now opening a third storefront, this time in Downtown Denver at 1001 Santa Fe Dr.

Feb 14, 2022

2022 First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Colorado

State and local governments in Colorado offer several first-time homebuyer programs that allow qualified people to receive down payment and closing cost assistance.

Dec 31, 2021

Incubator space helps kickstart small business

A big need right is teaching business savvy in a way that is affordable and realistic to help uplift a community battling gentrification and dislocation.

Dec 21, 2021

Small Business Spotlight: The ZONE Uses Retail to Uplift Community

When wandering around on Santa Fe Drive on a First Friday, don't miss out on a little shop called the ZONE tucked a bit off the main drag by Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center. The ZONE is a business program of NEWSED, a community organization that has served

NEWSED EVENTS

Zone Marketplace First Friday + Fashion Show

The ZONE Marketplace is celebrating our 10 year anniversary with a special 2-day open house shopping event. We invite you to join us and support our small businesses and enjoy special giveaways.

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