Denver Airport Partnership With Bayaud Gives Former Inmates Jobs
The pilot program aims to help people exiting the justice system transition to the workforce. May 16, 2023 / By Bob Mook, Senior Reporter, Denver Business Journal Individuals exiting Colorado’s justice system are getting an opportunity to enter the workforce, thanks to a new test program between the Denver International Airport and the Colorado Department […]
Lakewood Food and Wine
We are raising funds to support our innovative programming that addresses the need for job readiness, employment, and housing services for individuals and families or experiencing homelessness and poverty. Join us for the second annual Lakewood Food and Wine at Belmar Plaza. Enjoy food and wine tasting, live music, and family friendly fun. Want to […]
Tammy Bellofatto, Bayaud Enterprises’ executive director, has a gift for finding people jobs
Dec 7, 2022, Philanthropy & Nonprofits: By Angela Ufheil – Associate Editor, Denver Business Journal Tammy Bellofatto had been the executive director of Bayaud Enterprises for fewer than six months when Covid-19 officially arrived in Colorado. The nonprofit uses a wide range of programs to support its goal of helping Denverites facing barriers to employment, such as disability […]
Denver nonprofit proposes 4-story affordable housing building at its headquarters
By Kate Tracy – Reporter , Denver Business Journal-Dec 22, 2022 A long-standing nonprofit in Denver’s Baker neighborhood is looking to build affordable housing where its current headquarters stands. Bayaud Enterprises, a 53-year-old Denver employment agency located at 333 W. Bayaud Ave. has submitted concept plans to demolish its existing building. In its place on the 0.58-acre […]
Bayaud Launches New Dual Mobile Laundry-Shower Trailer
Through $175,000 in contributions from businesses and donors, Bayaud Enterprises launches a new dual mobile laundry-shower trailer to support adults and children experiencing homelessness in metro Denver Denver, Colorado – In an effort to strengthen our work removing hurdles to employment for individuals experiencing homelessness and to provide community resource navigation services throughout the Denver […]
Bayaud Expands With New Facility in Lakewood
January 20, 2022 Denver, Colorado – In an effort to strengthen our work removing barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities and providing community resource navigation services throughout the Denver metropolitan area, Bayaud Enterprises has expanded with the purchase and renovation of a 17,400 square feet commercial building in Lakewood’s West Colfax corridor at 1550 […]
David Henninger has Retired
David Henninger’s fierce advocacy for marginalized people has given a hand up to thousands of Coloradans in need. He founded Bayaud Enterprises in 1969 to provide employment and services that support self-reliance for people with physical disabilities and mental illness, and for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. After 50 years of servant leadership, job creation, […]
Tammy Bellofatto New Executive Director
Tammy Bellofatto is new Executive Director at Bayaud Enterprises
Bayuad 50th Luncheon a great Success!
This year we are celebrating Bayaud’s 50 years of service to the Denver community. These years have been characterized by innovation, growth, passion, risk taking, and adherence to our mission. Now we look ahead to our next 50 years, and we are excited about our future. These plans include continuing to expand our programs in […]
When most people are growing careers, I had cancer
I was 25 when I discovered the lump. At first it wasn’t easy to diagnose but within 6 weeks I went from being able to jog 3 miles to not being able to walk up my stairs. That is when I was admitted to the hospital and I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Suddenly, I become […]
50 Reasons we love doing what we do.
I love that I get to advocate for people who don’t always get listened to. I love that my supervisors have my back when I advocate for people. I love that we provide affordable shredding. I love the people I work with and for. I love our participants. I love the challenges I face on […]
Cody – Building Passion for Life
Imagine being a 5 year old and not believing you are loveable or even just okay the way you are. That is how Cody has felt. Cody said “I desperately needed connection, belonging and love” and felt that I had to be someone I wasn’t in order to get it, so I was always in […]
Swanee Hunt to be the Keynote Speaker at the Golden Anniversary Luncheon!
(Bio crafted by the star.) Swanee Hunt is old. Because of that, this bio is very impressive. She was a major player in Colorado’s mental health reform of the mid-1980s. Coming from a family riddled with mental illnesses, she has always been comfortable with people suffering from chronic and severe impairment. Out of her family […]
AbilityOne
AbilityOne is a Federal employment program for people living with significant disabilities that create major barriers to employment. Employing over 45,000 individuals across the country, AbilityOne is one of the largest sole source providers of employment for persons with disabilities. Bayaud Enterprises is one of over 500 non-profit providers that manage and operate these Federal […]
Bayaud Enterprises celebrates $1,000,000 in sales of Cavity Free at Three infant oral care kits to Colorado health care providers
A twelve-year-old partnership that began in 2007 is still gowing strong. It started with Caring for Colorado approaching Bayaud Enterprises with a request to assemble dental kits for the newly forming Cavity Free at Three project. The mission of this initiative is to eliminate early childhood tooth decay in Colorado’s Children. Research shows that tooth […]
Bayaud Seeks Volunteers for the Point-in-Time Survey
Bayaud Enterprises is joining many others in conducting street out reach for the Point in Time Survey. Everyone Counts is the annual, national Point-in-Time Survey led by our partner Metropolitan Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI). In collaboration with agencies and volunteers across the Metropolitan Denver region, we will conduct this survey to generate a “snapshot” of the individuals […]
Partial Government Shutdown Affects Bayaud’s Contract Workers
Channel 9 Denver interviews Chris O’Conner, Bayaud Enterprises Director of Federal Contracts and Keith Hendrickson Bayaud employee and Federal contract worker currently furloughed. Watch the video or read the transcripts. Want to help? Donate to the Emergency Funding Campaign that Bayaud Enterprises has set up to support employees affected by the furlough.
Bayaud Enterprises joins other entities affected by the Government shutdown in taking action
For Immediate Release January 11, 2019 Contact: Elayna Alexandra 303-830-6885 ex 245 Elayna.Alexandra@BayaudEnterprises.org Bayaud Enterprises joins other entities affected by the Government shutdown in taking action Bayaud Enterprises supports immediate action be taken as we enter day nineteen of the Government shut down. Over 2000 people with disabilities in the Source America Network for the […]
Interview with David Henninger
Blue Heron Capitol interviewed David Henninger about Bayaud the other week, David discusses 50 years with Bayaud and some of new exciting projects like the Shower Truck that will be on the streets in the next few months! Thanks for the lovely interview Linda and Tim!
Colorado Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Bayaud Enterprises qualifies for the CO Enterprise Zone Tax Credit program, which means you can get a larger than a typical donation reduction in your state taxes with a contribution to use. The purpose of the Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credit Program is to support businesses and non-profit organizations, such as Bayaud Enterprises, located in […]
Bayaud Enterprises’ 2nd Location – Empire Park Open House, Today!
Bayaud Hustle
Join us Thursday, November 29th for our third annual Bayaud Community Hustle! People will have 5-7 minutes to share their talent, (hustle), and tell the audience how they can earn money from it. The audience will evaluate the idea and give feedback to help make their dream a reality. We will share dinner as always, […]
Health and Wellness for the Holidays
For many, holiday festivities enjoyed with families and friends are something they look forward to. For others, this time of year can bring on increased anxiety, depression, worsen stress and negatively affect sleep. Less sunshine and more expectations make winter and particularly the holidays a challenging time for many. We did some research and want […]
Our “Servant” Leader is Recognized!
Described as a servant leader, David Henninger is truly the definition of this term. He is someone who places the interests and needs of others ahead of his own self-interests and needs. In his career spanning over 45 years, David’s fierce advocacy for marginalized individuals has resulted in the success of Bayaud Enterprises. Bayaud employs […]
Colorado Gives Day, Starts Now!
Colorado’s largest day of giving, Colorado Gives Day, is taking place on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. On this day, thousands of people will come together to support Colorado nonprofits like ours. When you donate to Bayaud Enterprises you’re helping hundreds of individuals and families who have tremendous obstacles to overcome employment barriers and become independent and […]
Art for Work was a Success!
Art for Work a fun night of amazing artwork, festive food, fabulous music and great company. We raised some money too! YAY. Thank you to all the talented wonderful artists who participated and helped to raise funds for our programs that serve the most vulnerable who face incredible barriers to employment. Thank you to our […]
Art for Work 2018!
October 18th 5:30-8pm at Platt Forum, 2400 Curtis St. For 50 years Bayaud Enterprises has been an innovator in the community in reducing barriers for individuals to engage in the workforce and attain self-sufficiency. We couldn’t do this work without your help and this silent auction fundraiser is a great way to help us achieve our […]
The Link Between Employment and Self Esteem
A 2014 survey conducted by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index found that 12.4% of unemployed Americans suffer from depression compared to 5.6% of those who work full time. For those who have been without a job for a long period of time (“long-term unemployment” is regarded as being without a job for 27 weeks or more), the […]
Bayaud is Proud to Announce Funding from Next50 Initiative
Bayaud is proud to announce that it has been chosen as one of the inaugural grant recipients from NextFifty Initiative, a nonprofit Foundation focused on improving the landscape of aging. The funded project is Navigation Services and Employment Services for clients age 50+ who are under 300% of Federal Poverty Level With the population of Americans […]
We Say Goodbye to Two Incredible People
Thank you to both George Arguello and Mary Page for the years of dedication, hard work, flexibility and fresh ideas over the many years of service. George Arguello George Arguello arrived at Bayaud in 1987 as a breath of fresh air, which we may or may not have been ready for! He had a great […]
Artist Spotlight: Anya McManis
Anya’s background is in graphic design and web design, which allows her to express herself creatively. However, to Anya, commercial design doesn’t quite compare to fine art. The degree of joy and excitement she feels from painting cannot be matched by any other activity. To Anya, there is something special about holding a paint brush, dipping […]
Paddle Boarding Adventure
On Saturday, August, 25th at Chatfield Reservoir, Bayaud Enterprises’ Laundry Truck team joined the Denver Tech Center Rotary Club (who helped fund the second laundry truck) for a relay race of epic proportions! The Paddle Festival Fundraiser helps raise funds for the international projects that the Denver Tech Center Rotary Club supports. The Laundry Truck […]
Bayaud Enterprises Launches a new website
Bayaud Enterprises is in the process of launching a new website!
Bayaud Enterprises Provides Way Finding Services at the New VA Hospital
For Immediate Release July 27, 2018 Contact: Elayna Alexandra 303-830-6885 ex 245 Elayna.Alexandra@BayaudEnterprises.org Bayaud Enterprises signs a six month contract to expand provided contract services at the new VA hospital Denver, CO – Bayaud Enterprises announced today that it has expanded its contract at the VA hospital to include Way Finder Services in addition to […]