September marks “National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month”. An annual observance that raises awareness and drives critical fundraising for more than 300,000 families across the nation who are living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other related neuromuscular diseases. Please read on to learn more about one of our newest clients, Ethan. At a young age, Ethan …
Thanks to CU fraternity brothers and alumni, sophomore Jake L. will be able to join his brothers in all Phi Gamma Delta activities. Former Phi Gamma Delta and CU alum Mark Rice is a volunteer with Home Builders Foundation. When Mark heard about the great lengths his old fraternity brothers had to go to for …
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month, and we will be sharing stories from our clients who live with this disease. SMA is a genetic neuromuscular degenerative disease that attacks the body’s motor neurons. Our client, 11 year-old Adriana G. was diagnosed with SMA Type 2 at the age of 17 months. Specifically, Adriana …
For our #supporterspotlight this week, we are featuring 2022 Gold Supporter Ferguson Enterprises. Ferguson is a is proud supporter of HBF”s events they also provide a generous amount of In-Kind donations for projects throughout the year, especially the plumbing supplies for our bathroom remodels and modifications. Ferguson has been involved with the HBF for 10 years. They love being …
The mission of HBF is one many can stand behind and support. Annual Support of HBF is all about giving back and providing a better quality of life for those who truly deserve it. HBF is a great organization that brings many within the homebuilding industry together to support people in our neighborhoods. For all …
Pillars of Independence, is one of HBF’s most crucial annual fundraising campaigns. Pillars of Independence involves an easy scheduled monthly donation that helps ensure HBF has consistent and reliable funds to continue to complete life-changing projects. In honor of HBF’s 29th year, we are asking for donations of $29. All projects are completed by the HBF’s committed pool of …
Pinkard Construction Co. was founded by James W. Pinkard in 1962. And since that time the company has completed a lot of projects in Colorado. This year they built a special project for HBF and participated in Blitz Build for the first time. The crew installed a ramp in Englewood for 8-year-old Jax M. Jax …
Joyce G. has lived in the same house in west Denver for 20 years and enjoys her neighbors and local hangouts. The past few years have been difficult for the 82-year-old who is adapting to symptoms related to heart failure. Fortunately, Joyce connected with HBF and we were able to complete modifications – including grab …
The path to Blitz Build is a months-long process involving volunteers, supporters, suppliers and staff. Along the road, client applications are reviewed and crews are matched. Some crews apply with skilled tradespeople/construction supervisors – others require the assistance of a “Project Captain”. Back in April, the sounds of electric saws, hammering, drilling, pounding and rock …
The 2022 Blitz Build After-Party was held on June 14 at the Speciality Appliance Showroom in Greenwood Village. The night was a spectacular success, as attendees enjoyed chef created meatballs, grilled tacos, a charcuterie board and secret-recipe chocolate chip/caramel cookies that could be classified as heavenly! Guests were delighted at the opportunity to purchase HBF swag and …