The mission of Bayaud Enterprises is to create Hope, Opportunity, and Choice, with work as the means through which people with disabilities and other hurdles to employment can more fully participate in the mainstream of life.
Initial research had demonstrated employment creates stability, focus and motivation for individuals that had mental health challenges. Based in this research, Ft. Logan Mental Health Center founds Bayaud Industries and creates a community-based workshop on the corner of Cherokee & Bayaud.
Bayaud is incorporated into a private nonprofit corporation.
David Henninger is named Executive Director of Bayaud Industries.
Both Ft. Logan and Bayaud Industries is given a national award from the American Psychiatric Association for their outstanding services to clients. Bayaud East is created in Downtown Aurora as a combination long-term and transitional workshop program.
Bayaud receives the Walter Elder Memorial Excellence in Government Award, sponsored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Bayaud opens a quilt making business at the Bayaud East location at Colfax & Florence.
Bayaud Industries adds a Skills Training Employment Program to train individual in Camera Operation, Processing Technician, Library Clerk, and Duplicating Technician.
Bayaud Industries begins offering Vocational Evaluation Services.
Bayaud is awarded its first contract from the president’s committee to manage the mailroom at the EOA. Mailrooms are now one of our many lines of business solutions Bayaud uses for its supported employment programs.
Bayaud hosts its First Annual MacDonald Family Tribute Luncheon, honoring Van MacDonald, who with a diagnosis of Autism, had a successful career with Bayaud.
Bayaud begins recording and archiving master copies of all 9News local news broadcasts, allowing customers to purchase copies of any 9News production.
Bayaud qualifies for inclusion in Denver’s Enterprise Zone contribution tax credit program.
Bayaud starts “Cavity Free at Three” with the Colorado Department of Health.
Source America supports Bayaud in opening a secure document destruction business.
Under Mayor John Hickenlooper, Bayaud becomes part of Denver’s Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness.
Bayaud’s Navigation program begins offering individuals resource benefits acquisition.
Bayaud Industries becomes Bayaud Enterprises and opens a food pantry for participants.
Becomes a renewing recipient of Mile High United Way funds
Denver Human Services and Bayaud launch DayWorks program.
Bayaud launches Colorado’s first Mobile Laundry Service to help people experiencing homelessness to have clean clothing.
Bayaud’s launches 2nd Laundry Truck. Bayaud expands TANF (temporary assistance for needy families) services to help single parents access community benefits.
David Henninger retires and Tammy Bellofatto becomes Executive Director. Bayaud launches mobile shower service to those experiencing homelessness.
Bayaud Enterprises Staffing Team (BEST) launches a “try before you hire” temporary staffing. The City of Denver contracts with Bayaud to operate emergency shelters.
Bayaud’s Hope Food Pantry expands to near neighbors in need.
Bayaud purchases and renovates office building at 1550 Dover St. in Lakewood.
Bayaud Bridge program provides weekly group mental health, substance misuse, and life skills classes as part of its on site mental health bridge services.
Bayaud hosts the Lakewood Food & Wine event.
DayWorks expands to Lakewood and Denver International Airport.
Bayaud launches its pest control line of business, ThermaWorks.
