April 2018

Our Home Repair Program has Expanded to Westwood!

It’s official! Home repair construction is underway on the first two homes in the Westwood neighborhood. And CBS Denver spoke with a home repair partner Tchapo from Westwood at the Hops for Homes Craft Beer Fesitval and Fundraiser for Habitat home repair. “I grew up in this neighborhood,” shares Brenda Lucero, daughter of Habitat’s first […]

Written by on 30 Apr, 2018

Meet ReStore Summer Intern & Volunteer Colleen Johnson

Every summer, high school and college students around metro Denver sign up to make a difference and volunteer in their community. For Colleen Johnson, now a student at Louisiana Tech University, spending a summer volunteering at the ReStore was a great way to gain experience and make friends. “The best thing about my volunteer experience […]

Written by on 24 Apr, 2018

Thank You Volunteers

Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to come together to tackle tough challenges and build stronger, more resilient communities. In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, we Thank YOU for your time and committment to building a world where […]

Written by on 15 Apr, 2018

“I found Habitat and I just love it.”

As a “Regular” with Habitat, Kevin Klem devotes the majority of his week to volunteering in several capacities. Kevin works with our home repair and renovations teams, assists our ReStore truck drivers, and builds at our production shop. Kevin sought out volunteering with Habitat after retirement and keeps coming back. “I wanted to give back […]

Written by on 10 Apr, 2018

Meet Partner Family Tesfaye and Kasech

Tesfaye and Kasech are the proud parents of their five year old son who seems to grow faster every day. They work hard to provide for his future, and know that owning a safe and stable home will make a big difference. Tesfaye and Kasech feel stuck in their apartment due to skyrocketing Denver rents […]

Written by on 09 Apr, 2018

Corporate Donation Spotlight – Thank You IRN!

Institution Recycling Network (IRN) has been working with Habitat for Humanity since 2005 by providing surplus furnishings to more than 40 ReStores nationwide. When inventories became available in the Denver area, IRN partnered with our local ReStores to provide valuable furniture donations to our offices and stores. Corporate donations are a valuable and essential part […]

Written by on 06 Apr, 2018