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Overview

It took 30 years, more than 1 million volunteers, and $80 million in donations of cash and materials to bring 1,000 families the safety, stability, and dignity of affordable homeownership. The state of Colorado, 42 communities, and 5,000 lives have forever changed. Together, we will build 1,000 more homes for individual families in Colorado and internationally over the next 3 years. With an appropriate campaign theme “There’s no place like Home”, Habitat hopes to help future families have a place to call home.

Donate

Every donation is an investment in a hard working family’s dream, and a stronger Colorado. If you already donate, consider giving a commemorative gift to celebrate 1,000 homes.

Habitat for Humanity welcomes all levels of giving. Every donation, big or small, helps to make the idea of affordable housing a reality. The goal of 1,000 homes can only be accomplished through the partnerships of all donors and volunteers.

Sponsorship Levels

• $1 Million Plus: The Emerald City
  • Logo recognition on all campaign materials and website
  • Exclusive co-branding and media opportunities
• $350,000 - $999,999: Courage
  • Featured partnership article in HFHC newsletter
  • Opportunity for speaking roles at campaign events
• $100,000 - $349,999: Heart
  • Logo on website
  • Joint press release
• $50,000 - $99,999: Knowledge
  • Quarterly updates on campaign progress
  • Recognition in HFHC annual report
• $1,000 - $49,999: Yellow Brick
  • Commemorative brick keepsake
  • Listing on website and annual donor advertisement
  • Listing in final campaign report
  • VIP invitations to campaign events

Volunteer

Commit 1,000 minutes of your time as part of your contribution to 1,000 homes.

Please visit our volunteer page for more information.

Spread The Word

The lack of affordable housing is a crisis in Colorado, and we are only one piece of the solution. Habitat for Humanity of Colorado supports the creation of a permanent, dedicated funding source for affordable housing for the state of Colorado. In order to have the largest impact, the funding source must be flexible to meet the needs of the diverse Colorado communities and can used for the entire spectrum of affordable housing.

To find out more, please visit the Colorado Housing Investment Fund Coalition’s website.

Build A Legacy

Be a part of the Habitat ministry beyond 1000 homes- consider a planned gift or other investment options mutually beneficial to your own family and families in need.

Please contact Stefka Fanchi for more information.

Why Should I Care

EVERYONE DESERVES A SAFE, DECENT PLACE TO CALL HOME.

• Between 2000 and 2006 the number of children living in poverty in Colorado increased by an astounding 73%, while the total number of children only increased by 6%.
• The minimum wage in Colorado in 2008 was $7.02. To afford the average two bedroom apartment at this wage you would need to work 92 hours per week. This often translates into hidden homelessness and high levels of transiency, as families chase move-in specials and attempt to avoid rent increases each year.
• In 2007 the median home price in Colorado was $236,842. A prospective home buyer would need to earn more than $55,000 to afford the average home. This precludes many firefighters, elementary school teachers, carpenters, retail salespersons, tellers, servers and licensed practical nurses from homeownership.
• More than half of low-income households in Colorado pay in excess of 50% of their incomes on rent.

THE IMPACT OF HOUSING ON THE LIVES OF FAMILIES RUNS DEEP

• Raise children’s academic scores and reduce behavioral problems in school.
• Improve attendance at school and work.
• Lower rates of chronic childhood illnesses such as asthma.
• Move people out of poverty.
• Revitalize neighborhoods and raise property values.
• Reduce the strain on education, public health, social service, law enforcement, criminal justice and welfare systems.
• Bring increased tax revenues to the entire community.
• Increase the customer and employee base for local businesses.

International Partners

Habitat for Humanity funds aid to international habitat building. For the 1,000 homes campaign, Habitat for Humanity of Colorado is proud to partner with the country of Paraguay. We are looking into a Global Village trip to Paraguay in 2010. Consider joining us!

Resources For Affiliates

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