Support the Home Builders Foundation on Colorado Gives Day!

Colorado’s largest day of giving, Colorado Gives Day, is taking place on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. On this day, thousands of people come together to support Colorado nonprofits like ours. When you donate to the Home Builders Foundation, you help us build independence, provide opportunities and elevate lives for individuals and families with disabilities in …

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Apartment Renovation for 18-year-old Carson C.

The Home Builders Foundation (HBF) recently completed an ADA accessible apartment renovation for 18 year old Carson. Carson has cerebral palsy and uses an automatic wheelchair to get around. When Carson’s family relocated to a new home, they purchased a house with a mother-in-law suite so Carson would be close to his family, yet able …

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Tylor’s UpLIFTing Story

The Home Builders Foundation (HBF) recently completed a project that included a bathroom remodel, door widening, new hardwood floors, and a vertical platform lift for Tylor, a 26-year-old Westminster resident. On August 21, 2017 Tylor was involved in a car accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury, leaving him unable to walk. Tylor was …

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month—Meet Brian!

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight a past recipient, Brian, who is using the modifications provided by the HBF to get outside. He’s built 216 square feet of raised beds to grow fruits and vegetables to support his vegan diet which helps reduce the symptoms of MS. Check out the video to see more about Brian’s story!

Where are They Now? Linda V.

Meet Linda, a woman who lets nothing stand in her way of making the world a better place. Over 26 years ago, Linda suffered a spinal cord injury after falling into an open man-hole while running, resulting in complete lower extremity paraplegia. A few years ago, Linda underwent surgery on her back, and had a …

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2017 Colorado Gives Day!

Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement, presented by Community First Foundation that celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. During this 24-hour online giving event, it is anticipated that more than $30 million will be raised for Colorado nonprofits.  Because of support like yours and the donations made to the HBF on Colorado …

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2017 Annual Luncheon is a Success!

The 2017 Annual Luncheon was a huge success! At last week’s luncheon, we recognized all companies that participated in the annual commitment program, highlighted our amazing project captains, and also highlighted the impact of our work with two recipients – Chris and David. Here is what they had to say: “How am I going to get home, …

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Natasha Needs a Lift, and We Need Your Help!

Help the HBF raise the $10,000 needed for Natasha’s Lift Donate today Meet Natasha: Natasha is a sweet, loving woman with Down Syndrome who lives with her caring parents Willy and Jacci. Natasha loves to color, watch movies, and play games with her parents. Her favorite movies include Snow White and Shrek, and she loves to …

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A Strategic Alliance – NMSS Colorado-Wyoming Chapter

March is national multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness month and we would like to highlight the HBF’s strategic alliance with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter (NMSS). Did you know there are 13,000 people living with MS in Colorado? Last year, the NMSS Colorado-Wyoming Chapter provided financial assistance to 223 of these individuals, for a …

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