HFHC Annual Report 08-09

2008-2009 Annual Report

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Dear Friends,

2009 was a year of many milestones and celebrations for Habitat for Humanity in Colorado. It was also a year of frustrations and heartache, and we continue to grieve the losses of Millard Fuller, Habitat for Humanity’s founder, and lifetime supporter Jack Kemp.

I recently had the opportunity to share with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver the grand opening of their new offices and also their 30th anniversary building homes and hope with Metro Denver families. At that event, Daybra Thomas, the grown daughter of a Habitat homeowner, told her family’s story to a gathering of staff, donors, faithful volunteers, fellow homeowners and friends. She told me later that she has told this same story many times, but on that night was inspired to add a new twist to the tale.

Daybra told of how grateful she was to have been old enough to volunteer on the worksite of her family’s home nine years ago. One of her most vivid memories of that time was transporting and shoveling pea gravel to shore up the foundation of her new home. She laughed about how such tiny little stones could make for such back breaking work – because alone they were just pebbles, but together they were heavier than she could have imagined. Daybra looked out at the crowd, and she said, “You are that pea gravel. Each of you came together and created a new foundation for our lives.”

Separately, we may feel as if we are pushing a too-large rock uphill and making little progress. But together we have accomplished great things, and have changed the face of poverty in Colorado. In 2008-9, together we celebrated 1000 Homes built across the state, and more than 5,000 people who now have a warm place to sleep and a new foundation for their lives. In the face of dismal economic times, we launched a bold new campaign to build the next 1,000 homes. We reached across the hemispheres and forged a partnership with Paraguay to build homes with teachers. We continued to learn from each other and lean on each other – and we never stopped looking to the future, to find new ways to build and to serve.

Because of that pea gravel, both Daybra and her mother were able to earn college degrees. Her brothers were able to grow and thrive without the threat of violence or instability. The Habitat for Humanity model truly changes lives and communities.

We invite you to share in the year’s celebrations and successes through this annual report, but more importantly we remind you that these successes are your successes, and we hope you will celebrate with us. Let’s keep shoveling pea gravel.

Karen HarkinBoard President

Stefka Fanchi Executive Director

Millard Fuller

Jack keMp & Millard Fuller

Jack keMp

Heart knowledge courage Vision

GOals aNd ObjecTives

HFHC works to eliminate poverty housing through the following goals, which are directly aligned with the Habitat for Humanity International strategic plan:

DIVERSIFIED FUNDING •Developdiversifiedsourcesoffunds,in-kinddonations,servicesandotherresources,and

distribute these equitably to affiliates.

PUBLIC RELATIONS•Develop,promote,andcoordinatestatewideactivitiestoincreasepublicawarenessofHabitat’s

work in Colorado.

COMMUNICATIONS •Facilitatenetworkingandsharingofexpertise,information,technicalassistance,andother

resources with and among Colorado affiliates.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS •Developstatewidecollaborationsandpartnershipsthatcreateopportunitiesforaffiliatesata

local level.

MissiON:

HFHC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation whose purpose is to build the capacity of affiliates by increasing access to resources, facilitating communication between affiliates and the community, and providing statewide leadership toward the creation of thriving communities that support healthy families.

HFHc values:

•SERVICEtoGod’speople,tothemissionofHFHI,toColoradoaffiliates,topartnerfamilies,toitsstakeholders and investors, and to its board and staff.

•INNOVATIONinseekingnewsolutions,newresources,andnewcollaborationsinordertomeetchallengesand overcome limited resources.

•DIVERSITYofthestrengths,talents,backgrounds,andcommunitiesrepresentedbyouraffiliates,ourstakeholders and investors, and our board and staff.

•STEWARDSHIPoftheabundanceofgiftswearegiven,andaccountabilitytoouraffiliates,toourparentorganization, to our stakeholders and investors, and to the community at large.

As a Christian ministry, we are called to model the life of Christ who embraced all people. Habitat for Humanity invites people of all faiths and beliefs to help us with the enormous task of ending substandard housing.

Affiliate Funding & Financials

Archuleta $234,505.77 Mesa $485,016.99

Berthoud $8,299.59 Metro Denver $125,614.86

Blue Spruce $187,900.08 Montezuma $2,000.00

Chaffee $94,889.80 Montrose $233,433.49

Delta $1,000.00 Morgan $0.00

Eagle $499,057.46 Pikes Peak $450,823.64

Estes $3,053.65 Pueblo $170,602.91

Flatirons $356,292.31 Roaring Fork $114,540.93

Fort Collins $258,493.85 Routt $165,617.36

Fremont $10,862.64 San Luis $23,767.84

Grand $123,550.24 St. Vrain $304,680.24

Greeley $531,537.43 Summit $0.00

Gunnison $3,030.28 Teller $213,255.05

La Plata $493,391.19 Telluride $8,039.05

Las Animas $60,163.30 Windsor $0.00

Loveland $305,232.27 TOTAL $5,468,652.22

Total Rural Funding = $2,284,158.05 % of funding = 42%Total Urban Funding = $3,184,494.17 % of funding = 58%

Total%IncreaseoverFY08-09=14%

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HFHC FUNDING TO AFFILIATES

FY 2008-2009

REVENUES & SUPPORT

EXPENSES

2009 2008

Contributions $221,791 $228,473

Mortgage Sales $4,587,305 $3,183,449

Foundation Grants $246,882 $472,077

Government Grants $273,000 $772,750

Corporate Grants $52,758 $47,827

Affiliate Support/Fee for Service $305,120 $249,697

Interest & Investment Income $11,113 $24,548

Total $5,697,969 $4,978,821

Affiliate Services (Programs) $5,493,313 $4,807,560

General Administration $163,346 $156,672

Total $5,656,659 $4,964,232

Percent of Administration 2.89% 3.16%

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

FY 2008-2009ASSETS 2009 2008Cash and Cash Equivalents $625,306 $599,724

Inventory 33,923 -

Due from Affiliates 8,490 24,538

NotesReceivable-Affiliate 33,907 50,000

Total Current Assets 786,814 782,747

EQUIPMENT - AT COSTEquipment 104,854 97,119

Less: Accumulated Depreciation 57,652 39,308

Equipment – Net 47,202 57,811

LONG-TERM ASSETSEQ2 Loan Loss Reserve 12,986 12,731

Notes Receivable – loans due after one year 25,000 37,943

TOTAL ASSETS $786,814 $786,814 LIABILITIES AND EQUITYOther Liabilities 5,128 3,001

Refundable Advances 67,804 105,018

NotesPayable–DueWithinOneYear 2,352 2,352

Total Current Liabilities 75,284 110,371

LONG-TERM LIABILITIESEQ2 Equity Equivalent Investment 250,000 250,000

NotesPayable–DueAfterOneYear 2,156 4,312

Total Liabilities 252,156 254,312

NET ASSETSUnrestricted 459,374 418,064

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $786,814 $782,747

As of June 30, 2009

Affiliate Funding & Financials

Contributions4%

Mortgage Sales81%

Foundation Grants4%

Government Grants5%

Corporate Grants<1%

Affiliate Support/Fee for Service

5%

Interest & Investment Income

Affiliate Services (Programs)

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General Administration

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1000 Homes CampaignIn January 2009, HFHC and the Colorado Habitat affiliates launched a bold campaign to build the next 1,000 homes here in Colorado communities and internationally. The 1000 Homes Campaign is our way of celebrating 1,000 Habitat homes built in Colorado, and the 5,000 people to whom those homes mean hope, stability, and dignity. It acknowledges that, although we have much to celebrate, there is much more to build.

Campaign goals include:

• $1 million dollars in new investments generated by HFHC to support affiliates’ work

• 1,000 more families served in Colorado and internationally through the Tithe

• Increased awareness of Habitat for Humanity’s mission in Colorado

In the first six months of the campaign, the following accomplishments were realized:

• $506,000 in new investments• 150 families served in Colorado and

internationally through Colorado affiliate tithing

• Campaign events held in Longmont, CO and Edwards, CO

• Statewide advertising on cinema screens in five communities for eight weeks

We hope you’ll join us on the rest of our journey to show all Coloradans – and the world – that there’s no place like home.

1000 HoMes celebration at tHe new HoMe oF tHe Hertz FaMily – HFH st. Vrain Valley

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New Years Day

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Martin Luther KingJunior’s Birthday

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December 2009

HFHc PriNciPaliNvesTOr

ANSCHUTZF A M I L YFOUNDATION

advOcacy

In 2009, 27 State Legislators and 11 State Legislature Aides and Congressional Staff attended Habitat’s Legislative Luncheon, the largest attended yet! Legislators and staff had the chance to hear from homeowners and learn about Habitat’s life changing model. 16 affiliates participated in Habitat Builds Colorado Day hosting 43 government officials on the job site. Throughout the year Habitat provided four advocacy trainings to affiliates, staff, and board members covering topics such as: relationships with the press, legal aspects of advocacy, community engagement, coalition building, and incorporating advocacy into the organization, as well as presenting at two separate conference workshops.

Habitat for Humanity of Colorado is committed to continuous work with outside coalitions and partners. They have developed a process for which board and affiliates can participate in advocacy. HFHC was proud to receive three Congressional letters of congratulations for building 1,000 homes in Colorado. HFHC wants to keep substandard housing and poverty issues on the hearts and minds of people everywhere. It is for this reason that Habitat is a strong proponent of a statewide permanent, dedicated, funding source for affordable housing.

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In 2008-2009, HFHC created new capacity building opportunities for affiliates through establishing five new networking groups, expanding training opportunities, and creating a Human Resources Partnership to assist affiliates in staffing and volunteer issues. In addition, HFHC continued the successful Cornerstone Project partnering with 3 affiliates, HFH of Archuleta County, HFH of Roaring Fork Valley, and Chaffee County HFH, which provided training and technical assistance, professional resources, strategic investments, and access to additional capital through the no-interest loan fund. Accomplishments of the program included increasing organizational capacity through the addition of new staff positions, creating resource development plans, and training for committee members and board of directors in the areas of family selection, fundraising, and board development.

The expansion of networking opportunities built on the already established success of the Executive Director and Resource Development Directors meetings. HFHC added three networking groups; ReStores, Volunteer Coordinators, and Family Services staff. 70 individuals from 10 affiliates participated in the Front Range Networking Meetings. This year the goal is to expand these opportunities to include Construction Managers and Western Slope affiliates.

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“The networking meetings are a highlight of my job and it takes a lot to be a highlight in a position that is so fulfilling. The meetings give me the resources that help me maximize the quality of my work while minimizing the time it takes me to do so. This allows me to focus on what I really love: providing meaningful opportunities for the volunteers.” – Erin Teague

Volunteer Coordinator for Flatirons Habitat for Humanity

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First Day of SpringDaylight Savings

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Habitat for Humanity of Colorado annually recognizes one outstanding volunteer each year whose selfless passion and commitment truly advanced the mission of Habitat for Humanity through the Lee Kundtz Award. HFHC also recognizes the accomplishments of affiliates and leaders across the state through the Nicholson Award for Innovation in Capacity Building (for an Affiliate or ReStore) and the Leadership Award for Executive Directors. The recipients of these awards were honored at the HFHC Award Dinner at Camp Colorado: Much to Celebrate-More to Build in May 2009.Lee Kundtz Volunteer of the Year Award, Had BeattyHad Beatty has been a consistent and passionate volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (HFHMD) for more than a decade. Had served on HFHMD’s Board of Directors from 2002 to 2007 and his volunteering commitment has increased since he left the Board due to term limits. Had is a leader for HFHMD’s Regular Volunteer program and is committed to work every Friday on the construction site. Had has been a member of HFHMD’s Special Events and Fundraising committee for over 5 years, and is an integral part of the organization’s most successful annual fundraiser – the Breakfast for Humanity.

Leadership Award for Executive Directors, Candace MayoThis year the winner, Candace Mayo, was chosen based on her ability to embody the following quote from Matthew 17:20

I tell you the truth, if your faith is as big as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. All things will be possible for you.

Nominated by her staff and Board of Directors, Candace became Fort Collins’ first Executive Director in July of 2000. Candace has witnessed the moving of mountains. When she started at the affiliate she was without an office, support staff and working with a very small budget. After the years of leadership that she has provided, the organization now operates with a large staff, opened a ReStore and has served 45 families in the Fort Collins area and the affiliate’s faithful tithe has helped over 140 families internationally.

Nicholson Award for Innovation in Capacity Building, Habitat for Humanity of Gunnison ValleyHFH of Gunnison Valley made a decision to increase capacity by focusing on multi-family construction versus single family home production. In 2008 HFHGV purchased a lot from the City of Gunnison, with conditions that an affordable, energy efficient project be constructed. The affiliate did not have an architect on their board and was facing a challenge in designing the duplex. The solution was to hold a Design Challenge, partner with ORE (Office for Resource Efficiency) to help promote the competition, and encourage their community to submit designs. The event was a success; HFHGV received 18 designs! The affiliate displayed the entries at the local Arts Center and encouraged the community to get out and vote for the People’s Choice Award. First place went to the design that was chosen for the build, and the affiliate also received workable plans for their next project.

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Had beatty (rigHt)lee kundtz Volunteer oF tHe year award

HFH oF gunnison ValleynicHolson award For innoVation in capacity building

Outstanding Service, Leadership and Innovation!

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JOHN G. DUNCANCharitable Trust


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Good FridayCamp Colorado

Registration Deadline

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March 2010

Camp Colorado 2009: Much to Celebrate-More to Build brought together 234 attendees from 34 affiliates across the states of Colorado and Wyoming. For the first time we were also joined by 10 fellow State Support Organizations from across the United States. The conference kicked off HFHC’s 1000th Home Campaign by celebrating families, partners, volunteers and staff in the fun filled and beautiful retreat setting. In addition to over 25 workshops, Executive Director’s Retreat, Networking Café and Exhibit Hall, and Award dinner, the conference highlighted the amazing work of affiliates building 1000 homes across the state and committing to serve the next 1000 families! HFHC and conference attendees were honored to be joined by the National Director of HFH Paraguay announcing a partnership with the country to build homes across Colorado and in Paraguay.

What Camp Colorado 2009 Participants Said:

“The experience gained is so valuable it should be a requirement for all Habitat volunteers and staff to attend.”

“It was a blast! One of the best conferences I have ever attended.”

“Camp Colorado provides an excellent resource for training and best practices being shared, while at the same time providing a great location to be refreshed and refocused. “

Save the Date and Book Your Trip for 2010 and the best Camp experience yet! This year’s theme, Together We Can Build It focuses on partnership highlighting our work locally, across the state and around the world. We are thrilled to be joined again by our partners from HFH of Paraguay to share the success of this global partnership. This year the conference will also feature distinguished guest speaker Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.

HFHC thanks the following Camp Colorado Sponsors:CHFATrueSense MarketingWells FargoEnergy Outreach ColoradoFHLB of TopekaMoyeWhite

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June 2010


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National Day of PrayerCinco De Mayo

Mother’s Day Armed Forces Day

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April 2010

camp colorado 2010: Together we can build it!

daNial aNd krysTal ciluFFO

“I came to Durango to go to school and then planned to move back to Delta, CO to start my life as a teacher. I never thought I would meet the man of my dreams, marry him, and soon after be expecting our first child. That was all a couple years ago. When we knew we were going to have a baby last fall I realized how much I really wanted a place to call home. We started looking for a place to rent and I became discouraged. Anything worth looking in to was way over our price range. I found it difficult to believe that there was any way we could stay in Durango. Then a friend told us to look into Habitat and we started the process of qualifying for a new home. All during this process I felt it was too good to be true but we got qualified and started on our build.”

“All the love and dedication that went into our house will also help make it a home. I am so grateful to have this opportunity. They say they are here to give us a hand up but I feel like they are helping us make life in Durango a possibility not just a dream. This is where my daughter will take her first steps and lose her first tooth (she needs to get them all first). This is where we will spend warm summer afternoons and cold winter nights in the warmth of these wonderfully-built houses.”

Danial and Krystal Ciluffo are one of Habitat for Humanity of La Plata’s newest homeowners.

Habitat for Humanity of Colorado helped make this home possible with funding from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Coors Foundation, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka and the Johnson Foundation.

tHe ciluFFo FaMily, HFH oF la plata county

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July 2010

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May 2010

ParaGuay - iNTerNaTiONal ParTNersHiP

As a part of the 1000 Homes Campaign, HFHC unveiled a partnership that reaches across continents and speaks the universal language of dignity and hope. The HFHC Board of Directors elected Habitat of Paraguay as its tithe recipient for the next three years, and invited all Colorado affiliates to join in creating true change by focusing Colorado tithing on one innovative and unique project.

Paraguay, a small land-locked country in central South America, was chosen as a partner for its great need, the organization’s capacity for international engagement, and its program focus on education. Additionally, Habitat Paraguay is also conducting its’ own 1000 Homes campaign, striving to build is first 1000 homes as we celebrate that milestone in Colorado.

In Paraguay, Habitat for Humanity has initiated a unique program-based model that was born out of a partnership with the national teachers association. Over the next three years, the organization plans to build 600 homes in partnership with teachers and their families. The program includes the standard Habitat self-help housing model, and also incorporates a rigorous financial literacy curriculum and savings plan for participating families. By developing affordable housing and preparing teachers to become long-term homeowners, the organization is addressing multiple social factors and providing immeasurable benefit to the community as a whole.

In 2009, HFHC and 10 affiliates rallied to support our partners in Paraguay, committing $120,000 to build 16 homes in partnership with teachers and more than double the level in international support to that country. Mary Lechenuk Lisnichuk, Country Director for Habitat Paraguay, joined us at Camp Colorado 2009 to introduce the partnership and speak directly with Colorado affiliates. In 2010, a series of teams from Colorado will visit Paraguay to build homes and learn more about affordable housing and education issues.

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August 2010

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June 2010

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson

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resTOre suPPOrT

ReStores are a Habitat take on the nonprofit thrift store. Most ReStores specialize in selling donated, gently used building materials and appliances. A well-run, high performing ReStore can provide an affiliate with a significant reliable source of earned income that can be used to increase their capacity to serve more families in need.

In 2008-2009, Habitat for Humanity of Colorado made a concerted effort to support Habitat ReStores around the state. Some of the areas in which Habitat Colorado provided assistance or coordination were collaborative advertising, co-branded marketing, training, and networking.

To support ReStore marketing, Habitat Colorado undertook two separate initiatives in 2008-2009. Coordinating the resources of 12 individual ReStores on the Front Range and in the mountains, Habitat Colorado purchased advertising time on several cable TV networks in the summer of 2008. In April 2009, Habitat partnered with Woodley’s Fine Furniture on a co-branded advertising campaign. During the month-long promotion, dubbed the Spring Makeover Sale, Woodley’s delivery drivers hauled away their customers’ gently used furniture to be distributed to Front Range Habitat ReStores.

Training and networking opportunities were expanded in 2008-2009 to include ReStore specific content. In addition to two ReStore manager networking meetings, Camp Colorado 2009 included a ReStore track, featuring workshops on starting a ReStore, volunteer management, merchandising, deconstruction, and advertising.wHeat ridge HoMe iMproVeMent outlet store

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July 2010


HabiTaT FOr HuMaNiTy OF cOlOradO – crOwley cOuNTy cOrrecTiONal FaciliTy PrisON ParTNersHiP

Habitat for Humanity of Colorado and the Crowley County Correctional Facility’s cabinet and roof truss partnership is one of HFHC’s longest running programs. The partnership provides Habitat affiliates in Colorado low-cost, high-quality cabinets and trusses at a significant cost savings over retailer vendors. In 2008-2009, affiliates ordered 103 sets of cabinet and 42 roof truss packages for a savings of over $75,000.

Since 1999, inmates have had the opportunity to participate in hands-on training and an academic course in basic carpentry and fine woodworking. Upon completion of the course, overseen by Vocational Coordinator Ken Baylor, offenders master the skills needed to gain useful and well-paid employment as journeyman carpenters and receive a certificate of accomplishment.

“The men who volunteer for this program are not just looking for something to do - they are seeking a positive way to contribute to others. As a result, they learn far more than woodworking.” – Ken Baylor, CCCF Vocational Coordinator

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October 2010

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Labor Day

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Patriot Day

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August 2010

bOard OF direcTOrs 2009 - 10

bOard OF direcTOrs 2008 - 09

Karen Harkin President

Buddy Douglass Vice President

Randy McCall Treasurer

Jennifer Gokenbach Secretary

Timothy Trowbridge

Rick Belt

Robert Baker

Thomas Cox

Jill Sievers

Darla Goddard

Connie Imig

Robert Kron

Melanie Phillips

Karen HarkinPresident

Buddy Douglass Vice President

Randy McCall Treasurer

Jennifer Gokenbach Secretary

Timothy Trowbridge

Rick Belt

Robert Baker

Thomas Cox

Jill Sievers

Darla Goddard

Connie Imig

Robert Kron Judy O’Brien

Melanie Phillips

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November 2010

October

Columbus Day

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September 2010

Housing Now conference


MOOre FaMily

Ginger is excited about her new home through Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, she is ready to provide a stable home for her two children. Being a single mother, it has been impossible for her to get a conventional mortgage. To help her maintain a steady housing cost in an increasingly expensive rental market, Ginger had been utilizing the Section 8 housing program. When Ginger transitioned from a rental unit to her very own home she freed up a housing voucher for another family in need. Her hard work and dedication along with a caring community allowed her to buy her first home at an affordable rate.

“Ginger has always turned any place into a loving, warm and homey place for her and her family and friends” writes her best friend. Now Ginger and her kids have a place to permanently make that happen. Ginger knows that having a home will mean work, but she can’t imagine anything sweeter than working on her own home. “I feel extremely proud, I feel like working hard for many many years has got me to this point. I’m over-joyed.”

Habitat for Humanity of Colorado helped make this home possible with funding from Energy Outreach Colorado, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, Home Depot Foundation and the Johnson Foundation.

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October 2010


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For Habitat for Humanity in Colorado, the past year was a year of celebrations! On November 22, the 1,000th Habitat for Humanity home built in Colorado was dedicated in Longmont, and the keys to that home were handed to Christine Hertz and her son.

“It hasn’t sunk in yet that this home belongs to me and my son,” said Christine. “I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of community support, and the miracles that come true when communities come together to improve the lives of others — people like me, who they don’t even know.”

The 1,000th home, built by HFH of the St. Vrain Valley, represented hope and stability for Christine and her son. But to many, this house also represents 30 years of the hard but joyful work of the 30 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Colorado – and the power that is generated when a few people come together and commit themselves to changing the world one house at a time. More than 500 people gathered to celebrate this accomplishment, featuring an inspirational address by Representative Andrew Romanoff.

Less than a month later, we gathered again in snowy Edwards, Colorado, where HFH of Eagle and Lake County dedicated the first four of the next 1000 Homes – and announced that for each of those homes they would build another in Paraguay.

There’s no place like home for the holidays. May the unconditional love of God’s great gift to the world remind us all of the gifts we have to give to each other. Merry Christmas!

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The staff at HFHC would like to thank all of the affiliates, volunteers, donors, families who have worked harder than ever to increase affordable housing in Colorado and welcome those who are just joining the journey; it is an exciting yellow brick road.

This year, we would like to congratulate the Montezuma County affiliate which was formed in September 2008 and the Metro Denver affiliate which celebrated its 30 year anniversary in 2009. There are now a total of 31 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Colorado, building in 42 communities. We will continue to support you so that more and more families will know that “there’s no place like home”!

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Affiliates

GROUNDBREAkING – HFH TELLURIDE REGION

HFH Archuleta County Berthoud HFH*Blue Spruce HFH*HFH of Chaffee County*HFH of Delta CountyHFH of Eagle/Lake Counties*HFH of Estes ValleyFlatirons HFH*Fort Collins HFH*

HFH of Fremont County*HFH of Grand CountyGreeley Area HFH*Gunnison Valley HFH HFH of La Plata County*HFH of Las Animas CountyHFH of Montezuma CountyLoveland HFH*HFH of Mesa County*

HFH of Metro Denver*HFH of Montrose County*HFH of Morgan CountyPikes Peak HFH*HFH of Pueblo*HFH of the San Luis ValleyHFH of the St. Vrain Valley*HFH of the Roaring Fork Valley*Routt County HFH

HFH of Summit CountyHFH of Teller CountyHFH of Telluride RegionHFHofWindsor

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Visit www.habitatcolorado.org for a complete listing and contact information of all affiliates.

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Documents

HFHC Annual Report 08-09