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An event brochure for Building a Healthy Neighborhood
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Pre�conference EventBa r num Ne i g hbo r hood | D e n v e r | J u n e 1 6 t h t h r o ugh 1 9 t h
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About Building a Healthy Neighborhoodand Welcome
Welcome to Rebuilding Together’s Building a Healthy Neighborhood.This newest community project is a special pre-event to the 2011National Healthy Homes Conference in Denver, CO.
Rebuilding Together’s two-day Building a Healthy Neighborhood eventwill serve 38 homeowners in the Denver neighborhood of Barnum.The project highlights the transformation of unhealthy houses intosustainable and viable homes, which in turn, serves communityneeds.
To culminate the two day rebuild andrevitalize event, Rebuilding Together MetroDenver will host a celebration for Barnumresidents and volunteers to mark a safer,restored Barnum community.
The National Healthy Homes Conference is an event that will bringtogether leaders from a range of government and nongovernmententities, whose common goal is to create real and sustainablesolutions for safe and affordable housing. This incredible cross-section of leadership and organizations is hosted by: the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of HealthyHomes and Lead Hazard Control, with the Environmental ProtectionAgency, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.
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ScheduleThursday June 16th and Friday 17thLakewood and Gulch Park: 4650 W 11th Ave
Playground InstallationPlayground unveiling Friday, June 17 at 1PM
Saturday June 187:00–8:00 AM Onsite Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM AM Welcome8:30 AM AM Project Work Begins
NOON Lunch12:45 PM Work Resumes4:00 PM Cleanup4:30 PM Work Day Ends
Sunday June 197:00–8:00 AM Onsite Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM Welcome8:30 AM Project Work Begins12:00 PM Lunch1:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: 3170 W 3rd Ave
Carter’s KidsI founded Carter’s Kids because I wanted young people to have
a place in their neighborhood where they can enjoy activities to
increase their health, self-esteem, and overall well-being”— Carter Oosterhouse
Carter Oosterhouse, star of HGTV’s CarterCan and Red Hot & Green, founded thenonprofit organization Carter’s Kids,dedicated to promoting and sustaining theimportance of fitness and self-esteem inAmerica’s youth. Carter’s Kids aims to dothis through building communityplaygrounds for the kids to not only enjoy, but also share inthe responsibility of caring for and sharing this communityspace.
During Building a Healthy Neighborhood, Rebuilding Togetherand Carter’s Kids, in association with Lowe’s Charitable andEducational Foundation, will build a new playground in theLakewood and Gulch Park, a place of recreation and activityfor the Denver community.
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Want to learn more about Rebuilding Togetherand follow our work and projects?
Connect with us!Facebookwww.Facebook.com/RebuildingTogether
Twitterwww.Twitter.com/RebldgTogthr
Flickrwww.flickr.com/photos/rebuilding_together
Websitewww.RebuildingTogether.org
Healthy Homes Conference Sponsors:Spotlight on Lowe’s
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation is Building a HealthyNeighborhood’s Premiere Sponsor. During Building a Healthy Neighborhoodevent, Lowe’s is helping rebuild Barnum area homes and sponsoring theLakewood and Gulch Park playground build in association with RebuildingTogether Metro Denver and Carter’s Kids. This playground is one of the first ina series of builds that will occur throughout the year between Lowe’s,Rebuilding Together and Carter’s Kids.
Since 2007, Lowe’s has been an engagingpartner and collaborator with RebuildingTogether. Annually, the Lowe’s Charitableand Educational Foundation donates $1million to Rebuilding Together in supportof its mission to serve low-incomehomeowners nationwide.
Lowe’s has been an advocate of energy efficiency, including weatherization,home modification and universal design, aligning with Rebuilding Together’sGreen Housing and Safe at Home Initiatives – which are highlighted in theBuilding a Healthy Neighborhood’s workscope and home rebuild focus. Over8,000 individuals have been assisted through the Lowe’s and RebuildingTogether partnership.
Lowe’s was recently awarded Rebuilding Together’s 2011 Kickoff to RebuildMVP Award, and Rebuilding Together’s Community Builder Award. Additionally,Lowe’s was recognized by USA WEEKEND for rebuilding efforts on Make aDifference Day in 2009.
Healthy Homes Conference SponsorsLowe’sCBRE
Cricket WirelessDenver Office of Strategic
Partnerships
EncanaHGTV and DIY Network
K-MartWells Fargo
Bentley BathsJones Custom Builders
Waste ManagementSilverado Construction
Handyman MattersAragon Construction
Buckle Down ConstructionDynalectric
In-Kind DonorsColorado Roofing Association
Hive ArchitectsIAM Enterprises
$25k+
$10k+
Catamount ConstructorsIAQA
Jason's DeliMulligan & Co.
Occupational TherapyAssociation of Colorado
Pipe SpiesProperty MD
SyntesSustainable Ideas
United Site Services
Weecycle EnvironmentalConsulting, Inc.
Aron Heating & Air ConditioningColorado Custom Trim
Finish Line Heating & CoolingGard ElectricJD Welding
Ultimate Heating & CoolingHotel VQ Denver
Physician's ChoicePlumb ProsSmart Box
Up to$10k+
Special ThanksSpecial thanksApril Crumley
Bethany United ChurchConcerned Citizens for Barnum
Colorado Interfaith power & Light
Denver Municipal BandExtreme Community Makeover
Fall Prevention NetworkGroundwork DenverHabitat for Humanity
John JenkinsMarilee Aust
National Jewish HealthNiccolo Casewit, AIAVeterans' Green Jobs
City & County of DenverDepartment of Parks & Recreation
Department of Public WorksDevelopment Services
DOSPGreenprint Denver
Mayor's OfficeOffice of Councilman Paul Lopez
Councilman Paul LopezYvonne MirandaJesus OrrantiaDenise Perez
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About Rebuilding Together andRebuilding Together Metro Denver
Rebuilding Together is the nation’s onlynational nonprofit working to preserveaffordable homeownership and revitalizecommunities by serving low-incomehomeowners with free home repairs. As a
leading housing organization, Rebuilding Together has nearly 200 affiliatesin America’s cities, suburban and rural communities which annually recruit200,000 volunteers to complete 10,000 projects. Rebuilding Together buildsworking relationships with skilled tradespeople, local businesses and majorcorporate partners to deliver critical home repairs to America’s families livingat the poverty level. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energyefficiency, veterans housing, aging in place and disaster recovery.
Rebuilding Together has been rated a 4-star Charity Navigator nonprofit forseven consecutive years, recognized for its outstanding financial stewardship.To learn more about Rebuilding Together and its programs, visitwww.RebuildingTogether.org or www.Facebook.com/RebuildingTogether
Rebuilding Together Metro Denver is an affiliate ofthe national nonprofit organization that preservesaffordable homeownership. Since 1999, RebuildingTogether Metro Denver has served low incomehomeowners in the metro area with home repairsand modifications.
Volunteers deliver most of Rebuilding Together Metro Denver’s services.Corporate partners donate many of our materials. The result is an ability toleverage every $1 donated into $3 of services delivered.
Through home repairs and modifications, Rebuilding Together Metro Denveris helping hundreds of low income Denver area homeowners each year to beable to age in place, in safety and dignity, remaining in their own homes aslong as possible. And with our recent “green” initiatives, not only are theywarmer in the winter, their utilities are more affordable, too.
$25,000 or more
$10,000 or more
Handyman MattersSilverado Construction
Up to $10,000
ASHI ColoradoAron Heating & Air Conditioning
Colorado Custom TrimFinish Line Heating & Cooling
Gard Electric
JD WeldingUltimate Heating & Cooling
Hotel VQ DenverPhysician’s Choice
Plumb ProsSmart Box
Thank you to our in-kind donors:
Rebuilding Together’sSafe at Home andBuilding a Healthy
NeighborhoodRebuilding Together’s “Safe at Home” FocusArea is dedicated to reducing dangers in thehome that are related to tragedies, injuriesand medical costs caused by falls, house firesand a generally unsafe living environment.Many people do not realize that 20 – 30% ofpeople who acquire moderate to severeinjuries from falls have a significantly hardertime continuing an independent lifestyle.Rebuilding Together’s Safe at Home advocatesfor homeowners to enjoy their lives withoutrisking their safety – a key focus of RebuildingTogether’s rehabilitation work during Buildinga Healthy Homes event includes many of thesesafety upgrades that homeowners in Barnumrequire to maintain their homes.
Here are the top tips for what you can do toimprove your home in order to reduce the riskof domestic disasters.
TOP TIPS FOR:Home modifications• Widen doorways to allow easier access forpeople living with disabilities
• Install a comfort height toilet• Install hand rails on both sides of stairs
Fall Prevention• Improve lighting• Install grab-bars• Repair exterior steps
Fire Safety and Prevention• Install smoke alarms• Ensure heating system has been inspectedin the past year
General Home Repairs and Improvements• Install carbon dioxide detector• Replace broken glass• Install exterior lighting
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Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps: An AmeriCorps Program
During Rebuilding Together’s Building a Healthy Neighborhood Event, morethan 50 members of Rebuilding Together’s AmeriCorps program,CapacityCorps, will be on the ground serving as ambassadors and volunteerleaders. Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, the Premiere Sponsorof Building a Healthy Homes, is a supporter of the Rebuilding TogetherCapacityCorps program, and their generosity made it possible for theseincredible servicemen and women to be part of this special pre-conferenceevent.
Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps, a signature program of RebuildingTogether, builds on the capacity of grassroots Rebuilding Together programs,increasing affiliates’ sustainability and effectiveness to help morehomeowners in-need. In 2011, RebuildingTogether was awarded a grant from theAmeriCorps grant process for the fourthconsecutive year, which helped to expand theRebuilding Together CapacityCorps presencein more affiliates across the country.
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Barnum Fun FactsWhy does the name “Barnum” sound familiar?The Barnum and Bailey Circus, of course! Thefamous creator of the “Famous Show onEarth!” was also an owner of Colorado land inhis later years. See how much you know aboutthe town of Barnum’s interesting history!
Did Barnum build several buildings inColorado called Barnum’s Block?
Barnum originally built a hotellocated in Greeley, which was run byhis daughter and son-in-law.Eventually, Barnum built a few morebuildings in the same location in the1870’s, and they became known asBarnum’s block.
Did P.T. Barnum actually own the land that is Barnum neighborhood in Colorado?
Yes, P.T. Barnum bought the land that is now Barnumneighborhood in Colorado, originally intending for it to bedeveloped into fashionable homes. His son-in-law was even theMayor for a short period of time!
How much were the original lots in the Colorado Barnum Neighborhood in 1887?
The original lots in the Colorado Barnum Neighborhood in 1887cost $15-$112 each
What did PT Barnum call Hazel Court before the city annexed the property?
Hazel Court was originally called Jumbo Avenue named afterBarnum’s best known elephant
Did P.T. Barnum ever winter his circus animals in the ColoradoBarnum neighborhood?
No, Barnum didn’t winter his circus animals in the Barnumneighborhood. He only made four trips to Colorado to visit familyand check on his properties
P.T. Barnum
We’re big fans of tackling community projects.
As part of our commitment to improving communities, Lowe’s is proud to partner with nonprofit groups like Rebuilding Together® for the 16th Annual Kickoff to Rebuild. After all, these aren’t just the communities where we do business, they’re also places we proudly call home. Learn more at Lowes.com/SocialResponsibility.
©2011 Lowe’s Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Lowe’s, the gable design, and Let’s Build Something Together are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.
As part of our commitment to improving communities,
Lowe’s is proud to partner with Rebuilding Together
to participate in the Building a Healthy Neighborhood
event. After all, these aren’t just the communities
where we do business, they’re also places we
proudly call home.
Learn more at Lowes.com/SocialResponsibility.