| Loaves and Fishes |
Vol. 43, September 2009 |
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| Sixty Gather for Innovative Capital Summit |
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 In an effort to tackle key issues of sustainability and access to capital in today's economic environment, HFHC convened the Colorado Capital Summit in Denver August 31 and September 1.
More than forty representatives from fifteen affiliates joined with leaders from the financial, education, and affordable housing fields to discuss four financial models presented by Community Strategies Institute. Topics including debt utility, subsidy recapture, the HFHI sustainability policy, new market tax credits, secondary mortgage markets, social investing, and statewide loan pools were discussed in depth and four action plans were developed for consideration by the HFHC board. Information gathered at the Summit will inform the HFHC strategic plan, which will be developed this fall. Affiliate participation in the planning process is encouraged and welcome.
The Colorado Capital Summit was generously funded by Habitat for Humanity International through the capacity building program. |
| Save the Date: Camp CO 2010! |
 Save the date and book your trip for four days of the best camp yet!. Camp Colorado 2010: Together We Can Build It will be May 5-8, 2010, at YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center. Last year's conference brought together over 235 individuals from 35 communities across Colorado and Wyoming.
The 2010 theme, Together We Can Build It, will address the full spectrum of partnership - from partnership with your families to the partnership we have built with HFH Paraguay. | |
| Buy a Bag of Home Built Blend |
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| Vacation for Habitat |
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| Housing Colorado Networking Happy Hour |
 Housing Colorado, the state's unified voice supporting the preservation and production of affordable housing, will host a housing networking event at Casselmann's Bar in Denver on September 9, 2009.
Housing Colorado members and non-members alike are invited to network, enjoy appitizers and drinks, and discuss affordable housing issues. Special guest Pat Coyle, the new Executive Director at the Colorado Division of Housing, will be introduced at the event as well.
To RSVP, click here. There is a suggested $10 donation to Housing Colorado. |
| Grants Management Corner for Affiliates |
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HFHC Awards Affiliates $150K for Family Support Staff
HFHC awarded 12 Colorado Habitat affiliates a combined total of $150,000 to support, expand, and create dedicated family support staff. HFHC was awarded these funds as only one part of a grant from the Statewide Strategic Use Fund for family self-sufficiency programs.
The entire Family Services program consists of four elements, all designed to better support families as they transition out of poverty. Those elements include 1) the development of a research-based, high quality curriculum for families; 2) the collection and publication of best practices and promising approaches in family support; 3) the provision of technical assistance and training for affiliates; and 4) the support and development of staff capacity in affiliate organizations (including funding for existing and new positions). |
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International Partner, HFH Paraguay, Completes 55 Homes for Teachers
 In August, Habitat Colorado received a heartening letter from our 1000 Homes Campaign international partner, HFH Paraguay, informing us they had completed their first 55 homes to support the Campaign. In her letter, Country Director Mary Lechenuk emphasized the value of partnership, both at home and abroad, especially given current challenges. She also thanked Colorado affiliates for their extraordinary support. Click to read the entire letter on our new 1000 Homes International Partnership blog. |
| Affiliates Building the Next 1000 Homes |
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Jack Kemp Three Day Memorial Build Held in Edwards
HFH Eagle and Lake Counties recently held a three day memorial build in honor of former US Senator, Habitat International board member, and Vail Valley homeowner Jack Kemp. Kemp family members, local volunteers, Habitat Colorado and Habitat International representatives worked together to honor and celebrate Kemp's tremendous commitment and contribution to Habitat and affordable housing.
To read about the event in the Vail Daily, click here. |
| Training Calendar |
 Knowledge Cafes - Three New Training Events This Year!November 14, 2009 Montrose
January 2010 Canon City
March 2010 Front Range
The Habitat Knowledge Cafés are one-day trainings that provide the opportunity for networking, sharing best practices and learning from subject matter experts. The Knowledge Cafes offered in November 2009 and December 2010 will offer the same session topics. Affiliate representatives can choose to attend one or both. In March 2010, HFHC will offer a Knowledge Café in the Front Range with a different selection of workshop sessions. For more information email to karen@habitatcolorado.org.
 A Brush with Kindness: Repair and Renovation Services
September 13, 2009
1 pm mountain
HFHI Conference Call
RSVP to confcalls@habitat.org
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