Established in 1999

Cultivating Latino Leadership for Health Equity & Community Power

Building community-driven solutions for healthier, more just futures in Northern Colorado.

Who We Are

Leading Community-Driven Change in Northern Colorado

Cultivando is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity, environmental justice, and leadership within Latino and immigrant communities. Guided by our strategic plan, we are strengthening our Promotora Model, expanding advocacy, and building long-term sustainability to better serve families and create lasting change.

200+

Promotoras trained since 1999

5000+

Families supported

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Program pathways

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Our Identity

Who We Are

Cultivando is a Latino‑led, community‑rooted organization grounded in the principle of In Lak’ech: I am you, and you are me. Our identity is shaped by ancestral knowledge, cultural memory, and the lived experiences of the families we serve across Northern Colorado. We honor the wisdom carried in our stories, our bodies, and our traditions—centering reciprocity, collective care, and community strength as the foundation of our work.

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Our Vision

Our Vision for Thriving Communities

We envision a future where all people have the power to create, cultivate, and transform just and equitable social systems. Our vision is rooted in the belief that every community holds the knowledge, leadership, and resilience needed to thrive—and that together, we can build humane systems that uplift opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all.
Our Mission

Our Mission

Cultivando cultivates Latino community leadership to advance health equity, environmental justice, and social change. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, we uplift the leadership that already exists within our communities—empowering families to build healthier environments, stronger networks, and more equitable systems.
How We Work

Our Approach to Community Leadership

We lead with trust, cultural responsiveness, and deep community partnership. Our Promotora Model equips local leaders to show up with confidence, authenticity, and cultural insight—creating pathways for community-driven change and long-term well-being.

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Trust-Building

Deep, authentic relationships with communities built over decades of presence and care.

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Cultural Responsiveness

Centering lived experience, ancestral wisdom, and cultural identity in every program.

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Community-Led Action

Elevating local leaders who drive change from within their own communities.

Our Programs

Our Promotora-Led Pathways

Through four core training pathways, participants explore their interests, strengthen their skills, and grow into leaders who influence systems and uplift their communities.

Cultivando Familias — Early Childhood & Family Well-Being

Pathway 01

Strengthening Promotoras’ ability to support caregivers with tools that promote healthy child development and nurturing home environments using culturally responsive practices.

Corazón y Sanación — Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being

Pathway 02

Building skills in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and collective care. Reducing stigma and supporting stress management through trauma-informed practices.

Semillas de Liderazgo — Community Leadership Development

Pathway 03

Developing leadership, confidence, and understanding of power, advocacy, and systems change through training in public speaking, facilitation, and civic engagement.

Raíces de Mañana — Youth Leadership Development

Pathway 04

Nurturing youth leadership through identity, belonging, and purpose, viewed through an environmental justice lens connecting cultural roots to community health.

Our Impact

Our Impact in Northern Colorado

Since 1999, Cultivando has been at the forefront of advancing health equity and environmental justice in Northern Colorado. Through our Promotora Model, we’ve built a powerful network of community leaders transforming lives and shifting systems from within.

Promotoras trained

Advocacy Wins

Families supported

Community Partners

Join Us

Join the Movement

Become a Promotora

Join our community leadership network and make a difference in your neighborhood.

Volunteer

Contribute your time and skills to support our programs and community events.

Partner With Us

Organizations can partner with Cultivando to advance equity together.

Attend an Event

Join us at workshops, community gatherings, and advocacy events year-round.