Empowering Women
Our mission is to empower intergenerational women who want to improve their economic and self-sufficiency status by gaining sewing skills. The Lydia Project/Sewing for Economics is a self-supported community outreach program of Colorado Community Church.
Upcoming Session
Join us for our next 10-week Spring session starting March 4th & 5th. There are TWO sessions available:
Session @ More Life Community Center (MLCC)
Wednesdays, from 6-9 pm
Session @ Denver Center for International Studies:
Thursdays, from 5-8 pm
The Lydia Project
The Lydia Project/Sewing for Economics, is a ten-week, on-going community outreach program of Colorado Community Church designed to teach women of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures, basic sewing skills that will promote self-sufficiency and improve economic increase of their households. This community outreach specifically recruits single moms with a desire to elevate their economic status, but all women with a desire to learn are welcome.
Lydia of Thyatira
The Lydia Project was inspired by Lydia of Thyatira in the Bible (Acts 16:13-15) who was a businesswoman who made purple cloth and sold her goods for great profit.
What They’re Saying
“The Lydia Project has giving me a sense of independence and I feel more connected to my community. It’s been a source of great joy in my life.”
Ways to Help
Make a Donation
Thank you for supporting women in your community. Monetary donations can be made through the donation link below, or can be mailed to our address.
Donate Supplies
We are always looking for sewing supplies and new sewing machines for our participants. To donate goods, please use the link below for our donation form.
Volunteer
We are always in need of students, volunteers, instructors, and teaching assistants. If interested, please click the link below to fill out an application.
See Us in Action
For more information or questions, please email LydiaPro@yahoo.com.
The Lydia Project 