- Direct Effect Awards Round Two is Open
- Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt Program
- Hispanic Heritage Month Begins September 15th
- Employment Opportunities at CHFA
- CHFA in the Community
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direct effect awards round two is open | |
CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards recognize Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. Round One awards were announced in August, and CHFA donated $942,000 to 85 nonprofits throughout the state.
As of September 1st, CHFA is accepting applications for Round Two. The application period will end on Friday, September 29th. Award winners will be selected based on the organization’s track record of success, the proposal, and how the award funds will be used. Round Two winners will be notified in December.
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proposition 123 concessionary debt program | |
On September 18th, CHFA will begin accepting applications for the Concessionary Debt program established by Proposition 123. The program provides loans to eligible for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental entities to support affordable housing investment throughout the state. Details are available on the Colorado Affordable Housing Financing Fund website, including the recording and slides from a webinar held last week that discussed program details and the application process.
Questions related to the program may be submitted to concessionarydebt@chfainfo.com.
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hispanic heritage month begins september 15th | |
CHFA recognizes and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated in the United States each year from September 15th to October 15th in recognition of the rich history, culture, and contributions of the American Latino community. This month-long period coincides with several important dates, including the national independence days of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Chile, and Belize.
In 2020, CHFA launched Mi Hogar (Spanish for “my home”), a Spanish language homeownership website that guides visitors through the homebuying process. The project began after hearing from the Latino community that additional educational resources were needed for Spanish-speaking Colorado homebuyers, and to help bridge the homeownership gap in the Latino community across Colorado.
In 2022, statewide data indicated that Colorado’s population was 13% Hispanic or Latino. That same year, 42% of households supported with a CHFA home loan identified as Hispanic or Latino.*
| *Colorado data computed using American Community Survey 2017-2021 data. Demographics data accessed on January 18, 2023. | |
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employment opportunities at chfa | |
Community Relationship Manger – South Central Colorado
CHFA is seeking qualified candidates for a Community Relationship Manager for the South Central Colorado region. CHFA's Community Relationship Managers work to advance local economic development and entrepreneurship by increasing awareness of CHFA’s economic development programs and products. This position will serve as CHFA’s lead community engagement contact for a multi-county region that includes Alamosa, Chaffee, Costilla, Conejos, Hinsdale, Lake, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache counties.
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Legislative Liaison and Policy Analyst
CHFA is seeking qualified candidates for a Legislative Liaison and Policy Analyst. CHFA makes itself available as a technical resource upon request to assist in the development of sound state and federal legislation and policies in alignment with CHFA’s mission of affordable housing and community development finance. This position will work in collaboration with the Chief Communications and Community Partnerships Officer and CHFA’s Leadership Team to support CHFA’s legislative engagement.
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Be sure and follow CHFA on social media (see the links in the email footer) to keep up with our involvement at various happenings all around Colorado. Over the next month, you can find us at the following events across the state.
Week of September 11 – 17
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September 12-14 | Southeast Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days | Otero County | More Information
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September 12 | Women's Resource Center Men in Heels Relay | Durango | More Information
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September 13 | Homeaid Colorado Growlers and Grapes | Denver | More Information
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September 14 | Project Hope of the Gunnison Valley - Stand With Me Luncheon | Crested Butte | More Information
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September 14 | Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon | Steamboat Springs | More Information
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September 14 | Pueblo West Chamber Pre-Tournament Par-Tee Appreciation Reception | Pueblo West | More Information
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September 14 | Metro Caring Cornucopia 2023 | Denver | More Information
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September 15 | Pueblo West Chamber Red, White & Blue Military Appreciation Golf Tournament | Pueblo West | More Information
- September 15 | Central Mountain SBDC Outdoor Industry Summit | Leadville | More Information
- September 15 | Neighbor to Neighbor Welcome Home Benefit | Fort Collins | More Information
- September 16 | Aspen House Color Run | Pagosa Springs | More Information
- September 16 | Tri County Family Center Melon Chunkin' Contest | Rocky Ford | More Information
- September 16 | Trailhead Community Raise the Roof Gala | Cherry Hills Village | More Information
- September 16-17 | Fiestas Patrias | Colorado Springs | More Information
Week of September 18 – 24
- September 18 | Colorado SBDC Veterans Small Business Conference | Aurora | More Information
- September 20 | LPEDA Summit 2023 Opportunity Now | Ignacio | More Information
- September 20 | Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity Hardhats and High Heels | Evergreen | More Information
- September 21 | Women's Foundation of Colorado Annual Luncheon | Denver | More Information
- September 21 | Mercy Housing Mountain Plains - The Power of Home | Denver | More Information
- September 21-22 | TGTHR Sleepout | Boulder | More Information
- September 22 | Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation Muchachas Inteligentes Golf Tournament | Pueblo | More Information
- September 22 | CWEE Harvesting Opportunities 2023 | Denver | More Information
- September 22 | Denver Scholarship Foundation - Annual Gala | Denver | More Information
- September 23 | Veterans Community Project of Longmont - Band, Biers, and Brats | Niwot | More Information
Week of September 25 – October 1
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September 27 | Earthlinks - Imagine! | Denver | More Information
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September 30 | Black Canyon Triathlon | Montrose | More Information
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September 30 | All Points Transit Oktoberfest | Montrose | More Information
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September 30 | Special Kids Special Families Night of Comedy | Colorado Springs | More Information
- September 30 | Rise Above Violence - Runway for Rise Fashion Gala | Pagosa Springs | More Information
Week of October 2 – October 8
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October 4 | DRCOG - Awards Celebration | Denver | More Information
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October 5 | 2023 West Metro Veterans Fair | Lakewood | More Information
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October 5 | Colorado Rural Health Center Panel | Aurora | More Information
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October 5 | Gateway Domestic Violence Services: 2023 Wine Tasting - Corks for a Cause | Denver | More Information
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October 6 | Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County - Hope Through Homes: A Door Project | Grand Junction | More Information
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October 6 | Warren Village Aspire Gala | Denver | More Information
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October 7 | Maslow Academy of Applied Learning - Rocktober Softball Tournament | Montrose | More Information
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CHFA Community Relationship Managers:
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Trisha Herman, Community Relationship Manager - Eastern Colorado,
970.812.1151
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Jeff Owsley, Community Relationship Manager – South Central Colorado, 719.569.4484 | |
Caroline Trani, Community Relationship Manager – Southern Colorado, 719.569.5353
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Chris Lopez, Community Relationship Manager – Southwest Colorado, 970.812.1142 | |
Margie Joy, Community Relationship Manager – Western Slope Colorado, 970.812.1150 | | |
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