A Message from the Chief Executive Officer Last month I wrote about the affordable housing crisis in Colorado where we face a growing deficit of housing units of all types, the impact of which falls most heavily on lower income families. Like so many of the challenges we face as a society, the…
Meet Maggie Howard! I pull into the Villa Verde parking lot after passing through Lowry and coming very close to the future Park Hill Campus, or the former Johnson & Wales Denver campus. Villa Verde sits just tucked off East Colfax Avenue, in an area dense with multi-unit housing developments. I see Maggie…
Meet Michele “Frankie” Imhoff I meet Frankie in Rose’s office at Flats at Two Creek after she takes her smoke break. As always, her bubbly energy fills the room. After briefly catching up, I start to ask her a little more about her story. I realized that while I was working at Flats,…
5 Benefits of Reading to Children Reading is an essential aspect of our everyday lives because it’s a fundamental part of how we communicate. Immersing your child in reading helps to foster literacy and create a love of learning. As children learn to read, they begin to understand their surrounding environment better. They…
The Importance of Housing Stability Housing instability is a complex problem that comprises a variety of issues. Housing insecurity, frequent house shifting, trouble paying rent, overcrowding, living with relatives, and homelessness are all associated with housing instability. Many Americans suffer from housing instability, which is problematic because it is a precursor to other issues.…
Why Physical Fitness Is Essential to Living a Long, Healthy Life One of the most essential things you can do to maintain good health is to incorporate physical fitness into your regular routine. Individuals who are at a healthy weight and who are physically active live seven years longer on average than individuals who…
The Importance of Food in Our Daily Lives The importance of food in our daily lives is something many of us take for granted. However, food security is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It is an unfortunate reality that many families in America, and throughout the world, don’t know where…
Meet Kristen Cooper! I stop by the corporate office and peek my head into the accounting office entryway. We were already off to a great start, Kristen and I were wearing almost exactly the same outfit. We’ll get on swimmingly, I thought. After various greetings, I notice a painting and we begin talking about…
Message from the Chief Executive Officer – October 2021 Colorado is in an affordable housing crisis. A recent study concluded that we have a statewide housing deficit of approximately 175,000 units. Over the next 5 years, we will need over 54,000 units of new housing per year to keep up with population growth, while the current…
Meet Mike Maze! I visit Cornerstone, camera in hand, to capture the magic of another weekly food bank. As I fall into conversation with a couple of residents about my camera and recent events, our Family Service Coordinator, Julie, introduces me to Mike. Mike has just gotten done having his own food bank of…