# Event Details

- **Event Name**: September 2026 Purpose Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: 2 leaders. 2 housing pathways. One powerful reminder: stable housing helps people, families, and communities thrive. Join us!About this EventPurpose Forum Fireside ChatPurpose ForumRoom to ThriveThe Human Side of Housing2 leaders. 2 housing pathways. One powerful reminder: stable housing helps people, families, and communities thrive. Join us!Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PMHilltop Community Resources | 359 Main Street, Grand Junction, COLunch includedWhat does it take for people and communities to truly thrive?Housing is often discussed through numbers, programs, policies, waiting lists, and development plans.But behind every housing conversation are real people.A senior trying to remain in the community they call home.A family working toward stability.A renter trying to understand their options.A homeowner needing repairs to stay safe.A neighbor whose path forward changes when the right support, education, or opportunity becomes available.At this month’s Purpose Forum, we’ll explore the human side of housing with two respected local leaders: Scott Aker, CEO of Grand Junction Housing Authority, and Emilee Powell, Executive Director of Housing Resources of Western Colorado.Together, they bring two complementary perspectives on housing access, stability, assistance, education, homeownership, repair, and the many pathways that help people remain rooted in community life.This will not be a technical housing seminar or policy-heavy luncheon.It will be a warm, story-rich conversation about dignity, stability, belonging, independence, family life, community strength, and what becomes possible when people have room to thrive.Why This Conversation MattersHousing affects nearly every part of life.It shapes health, safety, family stability, financial resilience, aging, education, employment, and a person’s ability to participate in community life.And yet, housing issues are often misunderstood.Many people carry assumptions about affordable housing, housing assistance, homelessness, renting, homeownership, or what kind of person needs support. But the reality is more human, more complex, and much closer to home than many of us realize.Through real stories and practical insight, this Purpose Forum will help us look beyond stereotypes and better understand the people, circumstances, strengths, and systems connected to housing stability in the Grand Valley.Because housing is not only about buildings.It is about people.It is about dignity.It is about belonging.It is about whether individuals, families, and communities have room to thrive.Who Should Attend?✨ Community members who want to better understand housing in the Grand Valley✨ Nonprofit, civic, education, healthcare, and business professionals✨ Board members and prospective board members✨ Employers who care about workforce stability and community well-being✨ Retirees, neighbors, and residents interested in practical ways to contribute✨ People who want to move beyond assumptions and hear real human stories✨ Anyone who believes strong communities are built when more people have access to stability, dignity, and belongingYou do not need to work in housing, policy, government, or nonprofit leadership to belong in this conversation.Purpose Forum is for people from all walks of life who care about the future of our community and want to participate in meaningful, human-centered ways.Featured SpeakersScott AkerCEO, Grand Junction Housing AuthorityScott Aker leads the Grand Junction Housing Authority, a public housing authority providing affordable rental communities, housing assistance, supportive services, and housing development in the Grand Valley.In his work, Scott sees the real people behind common assumptions about affordable housing and government assistance. His perspective will help us better understand who needs housing support, why it matters, and how stable housing can help people remain connected to the community they call home.Scott will also share about Doors 2 Success, the Housing Authority–connected nonprofit, as one possible pathway for community participation and support.Emilee PowellExecutive Director, Housing Resources of Western ColoradoEmilee Powell leads Housing Resources of Western Colorado, a regional nonprofit serving renters, homebuyers, and homeowners through education, counseling, affordable rentals, homeownership support, home repair, weatherization, lending, and other housing pathways.Her work meets people at many different points in their housing journeys. Emilee’s perspective will help us see how the right support, information, and opportunity can change a person’s path toward stability — and how people outside the housing field can help create more pathways forward.One Story. One Insight. One Invitation.Each speaker will share:One story that brings the human side of housing into focus.One insight about what that story reveals.One invitation for how the community can better understand, support, or participate in housing stability.After hearing from Scott and Emilee, attendees will have time for table conversation and shared reflection.As always, there will be space for reflection, table conversation, and meaningful connection with others in the room.What You’ll Experience🍽️ Lunch in a warm, welcoming room where conversation feels natural, relaxed, and human.🏡 A story-rich conversation that brings housing back to dignity, stability, belonging, and real life.💬 Guided reflection and table conversation that help you think differently about housing and community participation.🤝 Meaningful connection beyond your usual circles — across nonprofit, business, civic, education, housing, healthcare, and everyday community life.🌱 A hopeful, possibility-focused atmosphere where people are invited to listen deeply, ask better questions, and consider how each of us can contribute to a stronger community.No expertise required.No perfect words required.Come as you are — with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore what helps people, families, and communities thrive.What You’ll Take Away✨ A more human understanding of housing access, stability, and support in the Grand Valley✨ Real stories that challenge common assumptions and deepen compassion✨ A clearer sense of how housing connects to health, independence, family life, dignity, belonging, and community strength✨ Practical ways people outside the housing field can participate or support local housing pathways✨ New relationships with people who care about the future of the Grand Valley✨ A renewed understanding that stable housing helps create room for people and communities to thriveFrom Our Community“You have to come experience one of these meetings in person. I have never attended one that I didn’t leave feeling my heart was full, and so inspired.”—Purpose Forum attendeeOur Unique Approach to Netweaving™Purpose Forum brings people from all walks of life together through Netweaving™ over lunch, human stories, meaningful conversation, and shared reflection.Instead of asking, “What’s in it for me?” we ask, “What’s possible for us?”Through Netweaving™, GoodnessCO helps people build genuine relationships, discover opportunities to participate in community life, and strengthen the social fabric of our community.We believe healthy communities are built when people feel seen, welcomed, valued, and invited to contribute in meaningful ways.About GoodnessCOGoodnessCO is cultivating a more connected, hopeful community ecosystem — one where people feel seen, build meaningful relationships, strengthen the social fabric, and discover the many beautiful ways they can participate and matter.Through Purpose Forums, Board Connect, leadership initiatives, and Netweaving™, we create welcoming spaces where people discover pathways into community life and connect across differences in ways that foster trust, belonging, and hopeful collaboration.We believe participation takes many forms.People strengthen communities through volunteering, board service, mentorship, advocacy, storytelling, relationship-building, sharing expertise, informed civic participation, acts of generosity, and simply showing up with openness and care for others.Every pathway matters.Every person strengthens the whole.Rooted in Western Colorado, GoodnessCO is Netweaving™ purpose, positivity, and possibilities everywhere.Refund PolicyIf your plans change, email info.goodnessco@gmail.com by midnight on the Saturday before the Forum and we’ll be glad to issue a refund.After that, tickets are non-refundable.Processing fees are non-refundable. Eventbrite processing fees are applied at checkout and support the infrastructure that allows GoodnessCO to host sustainable, high-quality gatherings. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bb0212b0-a0eb-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg 📩 By registering for this event, you agree to receive organization updates and event information from Connect for Good.Connect for Good events may be photographed or recorded for promotional purposes. By attending, you acknowledge and agree that your image may appear in our publications, website, social media, and other promotional materials.If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform our staff upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. However, please note that media coverage by external organizations is beyond our control.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-junction/september-2026-purpose-forum/100001998515926936
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, health-wellness, Contests, Workshops
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 16+
  - door_time: 2026-09-30T17:15:00Z
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Hilltop Community Resources
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 44.52, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Junction
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hilltop Community Resources
- **lat**: 39.0669616
- **long**: -108.5666613
- **full address**: Hilltop Community Resources, 359 Main Street, Grand Junction, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is September 2026 Purpose Forum being held?
  - **A:** September 2026 Purpose Forum takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hilltop Community Resources, 359 Main Street, Grand Junction, United States.
- **Q**: Is there an age restriction for September 2026 Purpose Forum?
  - **A:** September 2026 Purpose Forum is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English.
- **Q**: Who is organizing September 2026 Purpose Forum?
  - **A:** September 2026 Purpose Forum is organized by Connect for Good.

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