Colorado Housing Connects Blog

From $7 to Homeownership: How One Denver Mom Achieved Her Dream Through Our IDA Program

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

Brothers Redevelopment Offers Adams County Residents Up to $10,000 for Homeownership, Business, or Education

Big goals start with smart savings — and now, thanks to a partnership between Colorado Housing Connects and Adams County, residents can access $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 participants set

How Our IDA Program Is Helping Coloradans Achieve Homeownership

Ricky followed the path he thought would lead to homeownership — earning a degree, working hard, and saving diligently. But despite doing everything right, affording a home in Denver felt out of reach. The Denver native watched as the price of homes in the city skyrocketed while he was earning his Business Administration degree from

Brothers Redevelopment Delivers on Promise: Colorado Housing Connects Housing Navigator Helps East Colfax Residents

When Brothers Redevelopment broke ground on Valor on the Fax, our newest affordable housing community on East Colfax, we made a promise to the neighborhood: this building would be more than just homes. It would be a hub for housing support, with our team on-site and ready to assist any household in the area. Fulfilling

Colorado Trust Grant Empowers Brothers Redevelopment/Colorado Housing Connects to Tackle Housing Challenges Across Colorado

Brothers Redevelopment is thrilled to announce that we are one of 83 organizations across Colorado selected to receive a Community Resilience Initiatives Grant from The Colorado Trust. This funding, which began on July 1 and will continue until the end of 2026, will fuel a multi-year effort to improve our evaluation methods, strengthen our impact

Q&A: Colorado Housing Connects breaks down the state’s rental crisis

As we journey through 2024, the challenges facing renters in Colorado persist. In Denver, eviction filings continue to rise, adding to the strain on those relying on rental assistance. The impending conclusion of the Temporary Rental Assistance Grant in June also exacerbates the situation. April witnessed a staggering 1,669 eviction filings, marking a 61% increase

Colorado Housing Connects’ Christina Morales’ Journey from Eviction to Advocacy

Christina Morales possesses the knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to offer essential services and resources to callers facing eviction through Colorado Housing Connects (1-844-926-6632). Morales, employed as a housing navigator at Colorado Housing Connects, assists Coloradans in accessing vital eviction prevention resources. With personal experience navigating eviction struggles and affordable housing challenges, she empathizes with

Finding Hope with Colorado Housing Connects: Samantha Penry’s Journey to Stable Housing

Samantha Penry’s year got off to a rocky start when her landlord notified her that her lease wouldn’t be renewed at the home she has lived at for five years. Penry was given a 30-day notice to vacate by her landlord and was suddenly facing the daunting prospect of homelessness. As a single mother of

Colorado Housing Connects Secures $400,000 Grant from Colorado Department of Law to Financial Counseling and Coaching Initiatives

Brothers Redevelopment is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $400,000 from the Colorado Department of Law to combat housing instability in Colorado. This funding will further support Brothers Redevelopment’s financial counseling services through its statewide housing helpline, Colorado Housing Connects (1-844-926-6632), by pairing financial coaching and counseling with existing programs that provide funds

Navigating Rent Struggles During the Holidays: Expert Insights from Colorado Housing Connects

The holiday season is a time to gather with loved ones, share festive cheer, and create cherished memories. But for many, the financial burden of the holidays can cast a shadow over this joyous period. Amid the hustle and bustle of gift-giving and holiday celebrations, it can be easy to overlook a looming rent date.