DENVER – August 21, 2025 – Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and the Friends of DHA announced today that registration is open for the 2025 Economic Empowerment Summit which will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1401 Mariposa Street in Denver in the North Lincoln Opportunity Center.
“The Economic Empowerment Summit is dedicated to equipping low-income DHA and Denver residents with essential financial management skills, career tools, and homeownership opportunities,” Annie Hancock, Executive Director of Friends of DHA said. “By providing access to essential resources and tools, we empower individuals to achieve financial stability and success in their careers and homeownership journeys.”
The summit includes three learning sessions. In the “Know Your Rights: Wage Law Compliance & Enforcement” session, attendees can learn about rights as an employee, including minimum wage and overtime laws, and how to address issues like wage theft. The “Redefining Financial Freedom” session will help attendees understand that the path to financial freedom and generational wealth is a personal journey, not a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s about tailoring a plan to an individual’s unique goals and circumstances. In the “Are You Ready to Buy a Home?” learning session attendees will learn how to prepare finances, understand different loan options, and navigate the entire home-buying process.
A Resource Fair with partner agencies and a Youth Side Hustle Incubator, where local, young entrepreneurs can pitch their business ideas, will also be held.
To register, please visit Economic Empowerment Summit
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About Friends of DHA: Friends of DHA is a nonprofit dedicated to bridging funding gaps for programs that help DHA residents thrive. Since 2011, we’ve supported initiatives in Youth Development, Community Engagement, Digital Literacy, Economic Self-Sufficiency, and Healthy Living—empowering individuals and families to achieve lasting independence. Through strategic fundraising and strong leadership, we create opportunities for growth and stability. Learn more at friendsofdha.org.
Denver Housing Authority (DHA) is a quasi-municipal corporation with a portfolio of over 14,600 units and housing choice vouchers, providing affordable housing to more than 30,700 very low, low, and middle-income individuals. DHA’s mission is to serve the residents of Denver by developing, owning, and operating safe, decent, and affordable housing in a manner that promotes thriving communities. DHA has been creating vibrant communities and sustainable neighborhoods since 1938. For more information, visit www.denverhousing.org.
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