Purpose Hour
A monthly gathering where bold ideas meet community insight to spark inspiring conversations and civic action for Colorado’s future.
August Purpose Hour
Incarceration and Breaking Through: Community, Leadership, and the Reality of Second Chances
Leadership isn’t defined by a perfect past. It is often forged through adversity, accountability, and the willingness to keep moving forward. Communities become stronger when we build pathways for people not only to recover from mistakes, but to contribute meaningfully afterwards.
Join us as we explore a topic that touches nearly every community in Colorado but is rarely discussed openly: what happens after incarceration, and what it takes to create communities where second chances are possible.
This Month's Featured Speakers
Duane Gurulé
Mayor of Rocky Ford, CO
Mayor Duane Gurulé of Rocky Ford will offer perspective from his remarkable journey from incarceration to elected office in a conversation centering human potential, service, resilience, and the shared work generating opportunities for redemption and contribution.
Stacey Putka
Executive Director of Breakthrough
Stacey Putka is the Executive Director of Breakthrough, an organization working alongside individuals as they navigate rehabilitation and re-entry. She will share insights how community, employers, and service organizations can help justice-involved individuals move from surviving to thriving.
Event Details & Schedule
Event Details
Date:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Location:
Civica Cherry Creek
250 Fillmore, 2nd Floor Great Room
Denver, CO 802026
Schedule
4:00-4:30 p.m. Connection & Conversation
4:30-5:30 p.m. Speaker Program
5:30-6:30 p.m. Connection & Conversation
Appetizers and drinks will be served throughout the evening.
Join us for Purpose Hour in March
March 5th, 3:30 - 6:30pm @ Club CiviCO
About Purpose Hour
A monthly event where conversation meets impact.
Each Purpose Hour brings together Coloradans for thought-provoking dialogue on the complex issues facing our communities. Through featured speakers or panels (ranging from grassroots leaders to systems thinkers) we dive into what’s working and what’s possible for Colorado. These aren’t lectures, they’re a launching pad for building community, creating connections, and inspiring civic action.
Purpose Hour is a space to listen deeply, ask questions, and explore new perspectives. Come for the insights, stay for the community, and together we’ll creating space for shared learning and purpose-driven action that builds a better Colorado.
Sponsors & Partners
We are grateful to the organizations whose support makes each Purpose Hour possible.
