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
Guided by our strategic plan, we continue strengthening our Promotora Model, expanding our participation in community action, and building a strong, sustainable foundation to better support families and create lasting change.
200+
Promotoras trained since 1999
5000+
Families supported
4
Program pathways
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.
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.
Our Vision
Our Vision for Thriving Communities
Our Mission
Our Mission
Cultivando is an organization that uplifts the leadership of our community to promote healthy people and environments through education, collaboration, and social change.
How We Work
Our Approach to Community Leadership
01
Trust-Building
Deep, authentic relationships with communities built over decades of presence and care.
02
Cultural Responsiveness
Centering lived experience, ancestral wisdom, and cultural identity in every program.
03
Community-Led Action
Elevating local leaders who drive change from within their own communities.
Our Programs
Our learning pathways led by Promotoras
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 Colorado
Since 1999, Cultivando has been leading efforts to promote health equity and elevate leadership within our community.
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.