Without the million hours our volunteers have poured into the Paint-A-Thon the past 46 years, homeowners like Paula Maloney wouldn’t have experienced the transformative impact of renewed hope and revitalized homes. And in some cases, like Maloney’s, they could’ve been left without a home. Maloney is a single, 80-year-old woman living with a disability in … Read more
2023 was a year of groundbreaking initiatives, colorful transformations, and unwavering support for our community from Brothers Redevelopment. We started the year with ambitious goals, fueled by our belief that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live. We ventured into uncharted territories as we proudly unveiled Valor on the Fax — the nation’s only … Read more
When Liz Zukowski started her role as policy and public affairs manager at Native Roots Cannabis Co., she had a goal to build new relationships with local nonprofit organizations like Brothers Redevelopment. Zukowski saw the Denver metro area’s growing housing crisis and knew the topic was a focus that would resonate with Native Roots’ employees … Read more
Each Brothers Redevelopment staff member plays a different role in fulfilling our mission of providing and preserving affordable housing. But it’s rare when every staff member has a chance to go out into the community and use our hands to make a difference for our programs. That rare opportunity came up in June when every … Read more
Corinne Sanchez has faced challenges in maintaining her cherished Denver home ever since her husband’s passing in 1994. The 92-year-old holds deep sentimental value for the house, as it was where she lovingly raised her four children. Despite her son’s ongoing support in ensuring her independence, she requires further aid in preserving the home’s exterior. … Read more
Denver residents Delfinia Lujan and Maria Crespin had a front row seat to the early days of Brothers Redevelopment’s impact. During the 1970’s, the two longtime friends were actively involved in community work, including at the Action Center — a Lakewood-based human services organization. At the Action Center, Brothers co-founder Manny Martinez would regularly attend … Read more
Brothers Redevelopment is happy to announce that its Paint-A-Thon Program has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Broomfield Community Foundation. The grant lends to Brothers’ ability to paint the exterior of homes for disabled/older Broomfield residents. For 44 years, the Paint-A-Thon Program has painted thousands of senior-owned houses across the metro area and in … Read more
Brothers Redevelopment is now accepting applications for its 45th 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 — particularly those who live in Commerce City, Lakewood, Arvada, … Read more
Throughout 2022, Brothers Redevelopment helped our neighbors across Colorado find solutions to their housing-related needs. Once again, our organization prevented evictions and foreclosures across the state; saved older adults millions of dollars in cost savings from our Aging in Place senior services program; expanded Colorado’s largest and longest Home Modification and Repair Program; painted smiles … Read more
The day-to-day tasks of upkeeping a house can be difficult for anyone — especially for low-income older adults like Gail. At the beginning of the pandemic, Gail’s husband passed away in a nursing home, and she was unable to see him due to COVID-19 protocols in place at the time. She described the incident as … Read more