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Shipping community around the world

November 24, 2020November 16, 2020 Danielle Andrus 58 Views 0 Comments

When a friend approached him about building an orphanage in Liberia, Bart Wear was eager to help. As a contractor,

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WDRC’s ADU initiative aims to increase affordable housing options

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Jennie Rodgers 217 Views 0 Comments affordable homes, affordable housing

The West Denver Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot was created to build affordable housing and neighborhood stability

We get by with a little help from our well-nurtured network of friends and colleagues. (Photo: Yalcinsonat, Dreamstime)

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Overcoming exhaustion with social capital

October 20, 2020 Sarah McDaniel 219 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

Getting through the pandemic will take a marathoner’s spirit. Turn to your network when your energy starts to flag.

(Photo: Brady Nelson, Rio Grande)

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HBF perseveres through pandemic for 2020 Blitz Build

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Danielle Andrus 487 Views 1 Comment accessibility

Home Builders Foundation kicked off its 10th Annual Blitz Build last week. More than 100 volunteers and sponsors came together

The Micah Homes residents make less than 30% of area median income, which makes finding stable, affordable homes even more challenging.

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Faith-based initiative brings affordable homes to seniors

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Jennie Rodgers 189 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, senior living

The Micah Homes project includes housing, a community room and garden as well as supportive services to provide a permanent,

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Building a network of success

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Danielle Andrus 707 Views 0 Comments giving back, referral platform

Michael Johnson wanted a platform that would allow him to send repair requests to multiple contractors, so he decided to

Lee Spirits is donating small bottles of sanitizer to frontline workers, and selling one-, five-, 50- and 275-gallon drums to builders. (Photo: Lee Spirits)

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Good spirits—How a distillery responded to a community in need

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 Danielle Andrus 268 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

Colorado Springs-based Lee Spirits used its resources to provide builders, frontline workers with essential supplies.

With most projects halted, housing nonprofits are focusing on fundraising and engaging with their communities. (Photo: Dave Bredeson, Dreamstime)

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Housing nonprofits still engaging with community to support missions

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Danielle Andrus 509 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

Housing nonprofits are calling for support as they navigate the many changes that COVID-19 measures have forced.

Aloha Builders, HBF and Valor Roofing were key in getting the Casillas family back home. (Photo: HBF)

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Community comes together to help family in need

January 3, 2020January 16, 2020 Danielle Andrus 605 Views 0 Comments

Maria Casillas raised 10 children in her home in the Elyria neighborhood on the north side of Denver. Danielle AndrusDanielle

There’s no shortage of options for builders to use their skills and connections to do good for their communities. (Photo: Syda Productions, Dreamstime.com)

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Thrive, HBF join forces to inspire change

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 667 Views 0 Comments community and philanthropy, giving back

At the HBF’s annual celebration in June, Beth Forbes announced that Thrive Home Builders will lead the charge to bring

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