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Loaves and Fishes
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 Government Awareness Campaign 2008
Mark your calendars - or look at your HFHC calendar, where it is already marked - for this year's Legislative Luncheon, April 9, 2008, and Habitat Builds Colorado Day April 19, 2008. Once again HFHC will host affiliates, families, and state legislators near the state capitol for a luncheon and an opportunity to engage legislators from across the state in our mission. If you have a homeowner who you feel would be an effective speaker for this event, or if you would like to attend yourself, please contact Stefka or any member of the Government Awareness Committee and get involved in this wonderful event.
The luncheon is also an opportunity to kick off HFHC's premier public relations event: Habitat Builds Colorado Day. For the second year, Colorado affiliates will be invited to join HFHC by hosting a build or other event to involve government officials, from your local planning and zoning commission to your US Congressional representatives. Each participating affiliate will receive a minimum of $3,000, and will benefit from a coordinated media campaign as well as enhanced relationships with the individuals who are so important to our mission. A letter of intent will be required from affiliates interested in Habitat Builds Colorado Day, and details will follow via email. | |
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March Building Block for Success
Partnering (Section 7)
Habitat affiliates understand and articulate the larger context of housing needs and actively partner with others.
 Collaboration
Affiliate uses HUD Equal Housing logo or equal housing opportunity statement on all family selection outreach materials.
Here is a link to HUD's website with the logo's available. http://www.hud.gov/library/bookshelf11/hudgraphics/fheologo.cfm Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. | |
 JVA Consulting Corner
Executive Director Academy
JVA's next Executive Director Academy begins April 1. This is a six-week crash course for prospective, new and learning executive directors. The Academy includes sessions on management, governance, fundraising, finances, marketing, grantwriting, evaluation and more. This is an affordable way for working professionals to get more advanced nonprofit management skills. Here is the basic information:
ˇ The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
ˇ It starts April 1 and continues until May 8.
ˇ Classes will be held at JVA Consulting (2465 Sheridan Blvd. in Denver).
ˇ The tuition is $795.
If you are interested, contact Rebecca Baggett at Rebecca@jvaconsulting.com, or register on our Web site by going to www.jvaconsulting.com and clicking on Training. Want to stay informed? Visit our Web site and sign up for JVA 411, a free weekly e-newsletter of the best funding opportunities, tips, news and training information. | |
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Stefka Fanchi Awarded Forty Under 40 Distinction
HFHC's is proud to announce that our own Stefka Fanchi has been honored as one of the Denver Business Journal's Forty Under 40. The award recognizes Metro Denver's professionals under 40 for their professional excellence and contributions to the Denver community.
The award winners will be published in the March 7th edition of the DBJ, and an award luncheon to honor the winners is on Thursday, March 20, at the Grand Hyatt Denver Hotel. |
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Paul Johnson, Pikes Peak HFH ED Wins Leadership Award
Congratulations to Paul Johnson, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, for winning the Modeling the Way Community Leadership Award from Leadership Pikes Peak. Under Paul's leadership and vision during the 2006-2007 fiscal year, Pikes Peak HFH welcomed four families into their new homes, completed the nine-home Maxwell Street development, and also broke ground on two more developments on which 12 more homes will be constructed.
Leadership Pikes Peak will present the award to Paul at their banquet, Change Today, Create Tomorrow: A Celebration of Community Leadership. For more information about the banquet, visit http://www.leadershippikespeak.org/. |
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 Farewell and Good Luck to Lori Vaclavik, HFH of Metro Denver ED
We would like to congratulate Lori Vaclavik, Executive Director of HFH of Metro Denver, on accepting the position of Director of International Engagement with Habitat for Humanity International. She will begin her new position in March but, thankfully, she will still be based in Denver.
During Lori's 12 year tenure as Executive Director, HFH of Metro Denver constructed simple, decent, affordable homes for more than 250 families! Over 1300 people have a home they can call their own as a result. We salute Lori for her tireless efforts towards the elimination of poverty housing in the Denver metro area.
We would like to wish Lori good luck, and we look forward to working with her in her new position. Lori will attend Camp Colorado and will be available to speak with affiliates on how they can connect with Habitat's global mission. |
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CHFA Sponsoring Networking Café at Camp Colorado 
HFHC is excited to announce that the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority will be sponsoring the Networking Café at Camp Colorado on the afternoon of Friday, May 16. The Networking Café will provide the opportunity for affiliates to meet with exhibitors, network, share best practices and enjoy a great cup of coffee.
The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority has been a committed partner with HFHC helping affiliates to serve more families across the state. Through a unique partnership with CHFA, affiliates are given the opportunity to sell mortgages - accelerating asset recovery - at no discount. This program is the only one of its kind in the nation, and is accomplished through innovative bond structuring on the part of CHFA, who continues to extend the 0% interest loan to Habitat homeowners. The mortgage purchase program is an opportunity to invest a large amount of capital into building more homes, and is instrumental in building the capacity of an affiliate.  HFHC appreciates CHFA's partnership for Camp Colorado: Building Blocks for Success! |
| Fun Fund and Friend Raising Ideas
La Plata HFH Donors Get Tax Credits
Give your donors extra incentive to give in-kind and cash contributions.
The State of Colorado Office of Economic Development recently approved La Plata HFH as an enterprise zone project. This distinction allows La Plata HFH donors to receive a tax credit, rather than claim a deduction, on their state income tax returns when donating to La Plata.
Enterprise zones across the state are areas which state has deemed economically distressed. Eligible organizations must have their office physically located within an enterprise zone. Visit http://www.state.co.us/oed/enterprise-zone/index.cfm for more information. Tickets Going Fast for Corvette Raffle!
 Fort Collins HFH has partnered with Dellenbach Motors to raise money by raffling a 2008 Chevy Corvette. Tickets are $100 each and only 1,200 tickets will be sold so get yours fast. The raffle will take place June 7, 2008. Click here for more information. | |
Attention Affiliates!
2008 HUD income limits are now available online. Should you need to determine if a partner family's income falls within AMI limits for a grant, visit http://www.huduser.org/datasets/il/il2008_docsys.html to search for your county's AMI limits.
Reallocated CHFA Money Available
HFHC has an extra $90,000 of CHFA funds that must be reallocated from the first quarter of 2008. If your affiliate is interested in accessing this money, please contact Irene at 303-454-8965. | |
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HFHC Board Passes Housing Investment Fund Resolution
At HFHC's recent board of directors meeting in Lakewood on February 23rd, the board approved a resolution to support the Colorado Housing Investment Fund. The fund, if passed either by the legislature or by citizens initiative in the 2008 elections, would establish a trust fund dedicated to supporting affordable housing throughout the state.
Camp Colorado Award Nominations
HFHC is calling for 2008 Camp Colorado award nominations. This year there will be three awards handed out at our annual conference in Estes Park. The awards are:
Lee Kundtz Award - Recognizes one dedicated volunteer whose selfless passion and commitment truly advanced the Habitat for Humanity mission over the last year.
Affiliate Choice Award for Capacity Building - Recognizes an affiliate's innovative program for capacity building. Affiliates can nominate themselves, and the winner will be chosen by affiliates at Camp Colorado.
Leadership Award for Executive Directors - Recognizes an executive director's outstanding leadership.
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For a complete list of training opportunities available across the state visit our website www.habitatcolorado.org
 HFHI Conference Call: Fundraising Ideas for Church Partners
Tuesday, March 11
1 pm
Conference Call
RSVP: confcalls@habitatcolorado.org
Housing Colorado! Day Under the Dome
Wednesday, March 12
8am - 2pm
Venues near the Capitol
Planning for Successful Events
Wednesday, March 19
9 am- 12 pm
Denver
Colorado Nonprofit Association
https://www.coloradononprofits.org/workshops_reg.cfm?id=5888
SAVE THE DATE! GRANTSMANSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
July 28- August 1, 2008
Denver
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