May 2019

Staff Spotlight: Meet Mario!

Mario is a Colorado native from Boulder and is celebrating his 8th anniversary here at Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. As the ReStore Logistics Field Supervisor, Mario oversees material donation pickups and route changes, leading his team to complete daily and quarterly goals, and training new drivers. “In 2011, Habitat for Humanity took a […]

Written by on 24 May, 2019

40 Years of Impact: Denise’s Habitat Story

“At the end of the day our home is what has given us a solid foundation and a place to plant our roots.” Before becoming homeowners through Habitat Metro Denver, Denise and her three children moved 14 times in 16 years. They bounced around from apartment to apartment, from unsafe living conditions where walls were […]

Written by on 20 May, 2019

Why Businesses like Building with Habitat

When local businesses take a day off of work and come out to build with us, they get more out of it than practicing their hammer swing. Coworkers volunteering with Habitat Metro Denver build their own group camraderie, work to improve their community, and go back to work knowing they made a difference in a […]

Written by on 16 May, 2019

Thank You Chico’s

“We are excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity to support affordable homeownership in the metro Denver community,” shares Centennial White House Black Market manager Meghan. Chico’s FAS, Inc. and its family of brands – Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma – is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to inspire and women to build […]

Written by on 13 May, 2019

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Large Nonprofit of the Year Finalist

We’re honored to have been recognized as one of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s finalists for their large nonprofit of the year award.  The recognition was especially meaningful this year, as we’re celebrating 40 years of impact. Thank you to everyone in our community of supporters who generously donate time, talent and resources to […]

Written by on 07 May, 2019

Meet Summer Internship Program Volunteer Trevor!

“The idea that my work indirectly contributed to a greater process that allows people to build and purchase homes for themselves was very attractive.” Trevor is a hardworking Summer Internship Program volunteer and a student at Cherokee Trail High School. Trevor discovered a love for volunteering International Baccalaureate program, and has completed more than 100 […]

Written by on 06 May, 2019