Madison Chandler and Mark Smesrud co-founded Purple Door Coffee, a Denver-based nonprofit that employs young people “who have been homeless and want to leave homelessness behind.” The shop provides a 52-week curriculum, teaching employees practical skills — like budgeting and banking — as well as the know-how to improve their physical, emotional and mental health. What a beautiful business model.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by underthebluedoor • Posted in Inspiration • 1 Comment

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