When Charlotte King bought her Commerce City home in 2008, she had one goal in mind — finding a place where she could stay long-term. King purchased the home because it met her criteria of having everything on one level. Living with arthritis and later undergoing two knee replacements, stairs and uneven surfaces became more … Read more
A sudden loss — or risk of losing housing — can happen faster than many people realize, especially when major life events hit home. That was the case for a Denver woman who agreed to share her story under the condition of anonymity. A mother of five children — ages 2, 4, 5, 11, and … Read more
Ilene Beard’s health challenges didn’t begin because of aging — they began because of a tragic medical accident during a routine surgery. Nearly 24 years ago, Beard’s doctors accidentally dropped her from an operating table. The incident left her with severe nerve damage, making everyday tasks like walking up and down stairs extremely difficult. Because … Read more
As we step into 2026, Brothers Redevelopment is celebrating a historic milestone — 55 years of serving Colorado as a trusted nonprofit, providing housing solutions and services for low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, and Coloradans working toward stable, secure housing. And look at all that we’ve accomplished together. For decades, we’ve come together … Read more
Earlier this month, Brothers Redevelopment and Community Housing Partners came together with community members, partners, and supporters to celebrate an exciting new chapter for affordable housing in Aurora. Held at Eagle Meadow Homes — Brothers Redevelopment’s affordable housing community in Aurora — the community celebration and ribbon cutting marked the official merger of Brothers Redevelopment … Read more
Five years ago, Denver resident Ana Blair moved into supportive housing for single-parent families. A mother of two girls and one boy, Blair arrived with her family, a TV, an air mattress, and just $7 to her name. She still vividly remembers a conversation she had with her children that first night in their new … Read more
Back in 1967, Lilly Flores and her husband purchased their home near Sloan’s Lake and haven’t left since. Flores found peace walking around the lake, cooking and hosting friends for meals in her backyard, and raising her two children in the home. Today, she continues to find solitude in her home, enjoying peaceful moments reading … Read more
Huntington Bank Vice President and Community Development Relationship Manager Nicole Marquez first picked up a paint brush to volunteer for the Paint-A-Thon when she was only 17 years old. Working side by side with her mother on a project, Marquez learned the value of community care and volunteerism, leaning on her mother’s words that it … Read more
In a strategic move to strengthen affordable housing efforts in the city of Aurora, the nonprofit organizations Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. (BRI) and Community Housing Partners (CHP) today announced that they are joining forces to expand resources for families and individuals seeking stability through affordable housing in Aurora. With leaders of both agencies providing insight and … Read more
Big goals start with smart savings — and now, thanks to a partnership between Colorado Housing Connects and Adams County, residents can access up to $10,000 to purchase a home, start a business, or pursue post-secondary education through the Individual Development Account (IDA) Program. An IDA is a matched savings account that multiplies the money … Read more