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Mission

Belay Enterprises is a faith-based nonprofit that partners with the Church to develop businesses that employ and job-train individuals rebuilding lives from addiction, homelessness, prison, and/or poverty in order to strengthen area families and neighborhoods.

We believe real transformation happens when second-chance employment, skills training, supportive community, and the teachings of Jesus come together.

Our History

Founded in 1994 by a group of Christian business leaders and pastors in Denver, Belay Enterprises was created to address one of the root causes of poverty: the lack of employment opportunities for people overcoming major life challenges. 


The organization’s flagship venture, Bud’s Warehouse, was opened in 1995 as a home improvement thrift store with a bigger purpose: turning donated building materials into affordable goods and job opportunities for those seeking a fresh start. 


Bud’s is now a vital part of the community and a model of hope. Its success has fueled the creation of additional Belay Ventures—each one focused on building employment pathways and strengthening our neighborhoods:

Moving Forward

Belay Enterprises is broadening its mission beyond soft-skill training to include hands-on apprenticeship programs. The focus is on building a business ecosystem of faith-driven companies committed to employing individuals who are rebuilding their lives.


Our Venture Partners Program brings this vision to life by recruiting experienced business leaders, launching new ventures, and mentoring mission-driven business owners.


Together, we are creating more opportunities for people to thrive—incubating fresh ideas and helping others grow businesses that offer life-changing jobs.

Let's Build Together

We believe trade apprenticeships are one of the most effective ways to help individuals rebuild their lives and find lasting job security.


Belay partners with Christian ventures to make these opportunities possible. If you run a program—or want to start one—we’d love to connect!

mission-drivEN VENTURES STARTED

BUD'S WAREHOUSE

GOOD NEIGHBOR GARAGE

BUD'S WAREHOUSE

Home improvement Retail Outlet located in Aurora, Colorado 

BABY BUD'S

GOOD NEIGHBOR GARAGE

BUD'S WAREHOUSE

A baby thrift store employing single moms.

GOOD NEIGHBOR GARAGE

GOOD NEIGHBOR GARAGE

GOOD NEIGHBOR GARAGE

 Providing cars to low-income families
 

PURPLE DOOR COFFEE

NEW BEGINNINGS WORKSHOP

GOOD NEIGHBOR GARAGE

 Hiring young adults exiting homelessness
 

FREEDOM CLEANING

NEW BEGINNINGS WORKSHOP

NEW BEGINNINGS WORKSHOP

  Employment for women overcoming hardship 

NEW BEGINNINGS WORKSHOP

NEW BEGINNINGS WORKSHOP

NEW BEGINNINGS WORKSHOP

Skilled trades training in cabinetry and furniture making
 

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Belay Enterprises, Inc

13280 E. Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012

720.439.9584

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