The mission of The Word is to promote creative voices from underserved communities and diverse backgrounds, honor stories from traditionally marginalized communities, and provide a space for these groups to see themselves in literature. Offered through the Metro Denver Nonprofit Loan Fund, which supports the recovery and development of the Metro Denver nonprofit ecosystem, NFF’s loan will provide The Word with the working capital needed to meet the rising demand for its services. With this investment, The Word can expand its programs to include even more community voices as agents of social and literary change.