Brothers Redevelopment Blog Archives - Page 9 of 11

Colorado Housing Connects takes home Eagle Award

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Housing nonprofit Brothers Redevelopment is proud to announce that its housing helpline, Colorado Housing Connects (1-844-926-6632), has been awarded the Eagle Award from Housing Colorado — a non-partisan membership association dedicated to serving organizations and professionals in the affordable housing industry in Colorado. The Eagle Award represent one of the highest achievements within the Colorado … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Colorado Housing Connects sees influx of inquiries related to affordable housing

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the cost of housing continues to rise throughout Colorado, Colorado Housing Connects (1-844-926-6632) is seeing an influx of inquiries regarding affordable housing. Since October, more than 3,000 Coloradans have submitted a web inquiry to the housing helpline looking for affordable housing services. Colorado Housing Connects works to help Coloradans find affordable housing by informing … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Donna Mullins wants to preserve and support affordable housing for aging adults

For the past 30 plus years, Golden resident Donna Mullins has focused her life on preserving and supporting affordable housing for aging adults. After working in corporate retail design, Mullins realized she wanted her work to feel more meaningful. So, she got involved in the design and development for all forms of housing for older … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Brothers honors long time Home Modification and Repair Program partner

For the past six years, Dan Burleson has played an important role in ensuring that Brothers Redevelopment’s Home Modification and Repair Program ran smoothly in Colorado Springs. Burleson spent around 16 years as the manager for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Colorado Springs — a company that specializes in services like plumbing repairs, sewer line repair … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Colorado Housing Connects reports highest number of inquiries in more than a year

Colorado’s sole statewide housing helpline — Colorado Housing Connects (1-844-926-6632) — reported its highest number of inquiries during the week of March 7 in more than a year. During the week of March 7, Colorado Housing Connects received 1,159 calls and web-based inquires. The 1,159 inquires is the most Colorado Housing Connects has reported since … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Brothers teams up with City of Aurora to offer home repairs to residents

Brothers Redevelopment and the City of Aurora are encouraging Aurora residents to apply for the City’s Minor Home Repair Program. In partnership with the City of Aurora, Brothers provides much needed home repairs, accessibility modifications, deferred maintenance renovation, and general home rehabilitation services for income qualified Aurora homeowners through the program. The Minor Home Repair … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Left without running water for days, Colorado Springs man turns to Brothers for help

As Colorado’s weather turned bone-chilling cold, Dean Reedy’s life at his Colorado Springs trailer took a turn for the worse. In February, Reedy noticed his water pressure was low and found one of his pipes under his home cracked. Because he’s on a fixed income, he could not afford to get his pipes fixed — … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Brothers Redevelopment begins 44th annual Paint-A-Thon season

Housing nonprofit Brothers Redevelopment is now accepting applications for its 44th annual Paint-A-Thon season. The free program utilizes volunteers to paint the exterior of homes for low-income seniors and disabled residents. Homeowners who live in Colorado Springs and in the Denver metro area are encouraged to apply — especially those who live in Commerce City, … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Colorado Housing Connects sees uptick in inquiries as eviction filings reach pre-pandemic levels

As the Omicron coronavirus variant continues to rage throughout the country — affecting some resident’s livelihoods — Coloradans in crisis are once again turning to nonprofit Brothers Redevelopment’s housing helpline, Colorado Housing Connects (1-844-926-6632), for support. During the week of Jan. 10, Colorado Housing Connects reported 998 calls and website inquires. That is the highest … Read more

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Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org

Brothers Redevelopment’s 2021 year in review

In 2021 — a year in which Brothers Redevelopment turned 50 years old — we went above and beyond to compassionately address Colorado’s housing needs. Brothers Redevelopment saw its programs impact hundreds of low-income and disabled seniors, provided millions of dollars in rental/mortgage assistance, answered Colorado’s most pressing housing questions and connected Coloradans to … Read more

For news and media contact:

Joseph Rios

720-448-0746

jrios@brothersredevelopment.org