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Welcome to Orbis Institute

Our mission is to empower young leaders in social impact work through intentional co-living, personal growth, and community engagement

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About the Fellowship

The Orbis Fellowship is an intentional co-living space for young leaders to develop both personally and professionally, supporting them to engage with and mobilize their communities. We are no longer accepting applications, with applications re-opening in Spring 2026 for the 2026/27 Cohort. Learn more here!
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Fellows The Orbis Institute
  • One year live-in residency (second year optional)
  • Six fellows
  • Application Open: Spring 2026
  • Move in: July - August 2026
  • 2026/27 Cohort Begins: September 1, 2026
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“My time with Orbis felt like this challenging yet incredible dance between levity and gravity. As fellows, we all seemed willing to lean into that strange dance in our own way, so we ended up building this amazing sense of camaraderie that many of us have held to this day. I don’t think I’ll ever have another experience like it!”
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Max Churchfield, Fellowship Alumni 2017 - 2020
“Orbis taught me how to communicate clearly, make and hold boundaries, understand the importance of compromise, and actively engage with my community. Living with a group of curious fellows with a range of passions made every moment a learning opportunity. It was one of the most expansive experiences I will have in my life.
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Mark Gabriel, Fellowship Alumni 2020 - 2022
“Orbis gave me a home in Denver, both a physical home and a rich social network. One of my favorite things about the fellowship was living with such passionate people who each had their own ‘thing.’ Orbis was like an organism, a space where each of us had a role and function, stronger together than separate. It was such a privilege and opportunity to be able to collaborate with each other, living in a constant state of osmosis, learning through both passive and active information flow from fellow to fellow.”
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Lauren Howe, Fellowship Alumni 2017 - 2018
“The people I met at the Orbis House are now my best friends and most trusted colleagues. Every part of my life has been positively transformed by these relationships.”
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Yazan Fattaleh, Fellowship Alumni 2017 - 2018
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Events

Events are organized and driven by our fellows and are designed to engage the broader community in dialogue and collaboration.

Sing for Your Dinner: A Friendsgiving Benefit

  • November 16, 2025
  • 6.00 - 9.00p
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Collage Club w/lijostudio Ft. Coffee & Crystals

  • November 20, 2025
  • 6.00 - 8.00p
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The Orbis Institute House

Built in 1894, The Orbis House is a large Victorian home located in Denver’s City Park West neighborhood, just one block away from City Park.
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Four Stories

The home features four stories complete with a piano room, a salon, a large kitchen, etc.
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Seven Bedrooms

Seven unique bedrooms where our fellows reside.
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Six Bathrooms

Six bathrooms for plenty of privacy.
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Courtyard Patio

Our gorgeous courtyard patio is the perfect place for lunch or a sunny meeting.
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Our Fellowship Impact

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