To everyone who gave gifts, gift cards, food, time and/or money, we thank you!

Here are a few highlights of the 2024 holiday season:

• St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Care and Share, Analog Devices and several

individual donors provided Thanksgiving turkeys and sides for all 68 families in the

Partners in Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

• Keller Williams Clients’ Choice Realty sponsored a fall car show and a winter

craft show to provide gifts for children in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

• Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus made their annual visit to the Colorado House

Resource Center to see all of the children who decorated cookies and told Santa

their Christmas wishes. Thanks to the Pikes Peak Kiwanis Club for this treat!

• $5,735 worth of gift cards were received from generous donors for our families to go shopping for their own specific needs during the holiday season.

• Ridgeview Elementary School collected 10,840.90 pounds of food for the Colorado House pantry.

• Generous groups and individuals supplied gifts for 79 families including 166

children at the annual holiday shopping event. Volunteers and staff helped

children and adults select the perfect gifts for their family and wrapped each gift

with care.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the holiday season brighter for families in housing crisis!

Your Time Has Power: Give Time, Change a Life Today!

At Partners in Housing, volunteers aren’t just helpers, they’re the heart of our mission. Every hour spent stocking shelves, delivering and picking up furniture, maintaining properties, or supporting families moves someone closer to stability and self-sufficiency. In fiscal year 2023-24, 430 volunteers gave an incredible 5,506 hours of their time, contributing $184,379 worth of impact to families in need.

Volunteering with Partners in Housing is more than just a commitment; it’s an incredible opportunity to uplift families as they navigate their journey toward self-sufficiency. By sharing your time and skills, you’re igniting hope and supporting stability in the lives of those striving for a brighter future.

Becoming a volunteer is simple! Here’s how you can start making an impact:

• Apply – Complete our online volunteer application.

• Interview – We’ll help match your interests with the right opportunity.

• Background Check (if required) – Certain roles require screening for safety.

• Attend Training or Orientation – Learn everything you need to know

before getting started.

• Start Volunteering! – Join our incredible team and help families in need.

Are you a current volunteer? Mark your calendars! We’re celebrating YOU

at our Volunteer Appreciation event on April 24, 2025, from 5-6:30 p.m. Join us for an evening filled with great food, fun, and special recognition as we honor the incredible impact of our volunteers. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just getting started, we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Stay tuned for more details!

If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, scan the QR code below or contact Tarin at (719) 559-3286 or tpotter@partnersinhousing.org.

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jack Haflett!

Jack Haflett has been a committed volunteer with Partners in Housing since 2022. He began his journey as a helper in the Childcare Enrichment Center during the annual holiday shopping event. His eagerness to support Partners in Housing programs led him to transition from working with children to assisting with furniture deliveries and pickups which is one of our most important areas of need.

For Jack, self-sufficiency means more than just assistance; it is about providing a well-rounded package of services that truly builds a solid foundation and path to stability for families. Whether he’s picking up donations throughout the community or delivering furniture to families in need, Jack’s impact is palpable. His cheerful disposition and positivity make him a beloved presence for Partners and donors alike.

Jack encourages anyone thinking about volunteering to give it a try.

“It’s more fun than you think! There are so many ways to get involved, and the flexibility makes it easy to fit into your schedule,” Jack said.

When Jack is not volunteering with us, you may find him out ice climbing, skiing, rock climbing, or just enjoying time with his family.

Thank you, Jack, for your willingness to serve your community with such an open heart and great compassion. We’re profoundly grateful and honored to have Jack on our volunteer team!

HOW TO CONTACT PARTNERS IN HOUSING

Program Eligibility & Intake Information:

partnersinhousing.org/get-help/

719-473-8890

Volunteer Opportunities:

partnersinhousing.org/volunteer/

719-559-3286

Donations:

partnersinhousing.org/donate/

719-325-5830

In-Kind Donations:

partnersinhousing.org/give-items/

719-559-3286

Community Presentations:

partnersinhousing.org/give-hope/

719-325-5830

PAYING IT FORWARD HAS TAX BENEFITS!

We’ve made it easier to support Partners in Housing AND save on your Colorado state taxes!

HOMELESS CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT

• 25% state income tax credit to Colorado taxpayers

• Gifts made to Partners in Housing of $250+ are eligible, including cumulative gifts

• When donating by check, please include “HCTC” in the memo line of your check and make payable to Partners in Housing. When donating online, under “Gift Preferences”, select the HCTC option.

• The Colorado statute (C.R.S. 39-22-548) for this tax credit requires the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number to process. Please provide this information with your donation.

CHILD CARE CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT

• 50% state income tax credit to Colorado taxpayers

• Gifts made to Partners in Housing of $500+ are eligible, including cumulative gifts

• When donating by check, please include “Child Enrichment Center” in the memo line of your check and make payable to Partners in Housing. When donating online, under “Gift Preferences”, select the Child Care Contribution Tax Credit option.

• This tax credit does not require your SSN to be provided during gift processing – you fill in the SSN field yourself when the form is mailed to you.

Always consult with your accountant and/or tax advisor for advice concerning your particular circumstances. If you would like additional information regarding either tax credit, please contact Cathy at cmckinley@partnersinhousing.org or (719) 325-5830.

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“This used to be an old hotel and a restaurant. So people drive by and often wonder, what is that? What are they doing? So we were just raising awareness. We’ve got so many new neighbors in this community,” said Keri Ellen White, board member for Partners in Housing.

To read the full article on KRDO, visit here.

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On a sunny late afternoon, party tables filled the tree-lined lawn at First Lutheran Church. Conversations were enthusiastic as members reconnected and welcomed representatives of nonprofits that have received grants over the years.

Kathy Holmes shared the group’s history, dating back to 2009 when she and several other founding members were in Mesa, Ariz., for “good conversation and good wine.” And giving circles.

Familiar with giving circles in other parts of the country, they envisioned one for Colorado Springs open to all women interested in supporting nonprofits “addressing the needs of women and children.”

To read more, visit Here.

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“People may think it’s only three, one-bedroom apartments being added to what’s become a dearth of transitional and affordable housing in Colorado Springs,” said Mary Stegner, executive director of Partners in Housing. And that’s not much. But the new project’s impact on the community will be exponential, she said.

“It is a big deal to these three families, and the next three and the next three, to have a safe, stable place to live,” Stegner said.

To read the full article, visit here!

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“Moving Families Forward” was the theme of the Partners in Housing July 25 fundraiser at the elegant Club at Flying Horse.

Under clear skies on the patio, 140 guests sampled hors d’oeuvres and beverages as the sunset. This lovely setting with views of Pikes Peak likely contributed to meeting the $100,000 fundraising goal for the evening.

Renowned psychologist Abraham Maslow spent his career studying basic human needs. The need for shelter and food is primary before a person can begin to move on to other levels, including safety, belonging, achievement, and self-fulfillment. The mission of Partners in Housing perfectly illustrates the role this organization takes in not only meeting basic needs, but in addressing all levels with a goal of leading a fulfilling life.

The nonprofit’s mission is to “guides families in housing crisis from insecurity to stability, self-reliance and prosperity.”

Executive Director Mary Stegner has been instrumental in Partners in Housing’s success over the past 30 years. She explained to attendees that the “partners” who receive services are families in crisis with devastating housing issues. All the families served have children, and 90% are headed by single mothers. In 75% of the cases domestic violence is a factor. Confidentiality is key to maintain the safety of those who are highly motivated to change their circumstances.

Per partnersinhousing.org, program applicants must be at least 18, be willing and able to work, legal U.S. residents, and be able to pass a criminal background check. “The household must be homeless, in imminent danger of becoming homeless, or fleeing domestic violence,” states the website.

Once accepted into the program the partners receive a multitude of services along with transitional housing. Partners in Housing maintains 60 transitional housing units in the Colorado Springs area.

“Graduated partner” Keri Ellen White told the audience that she found Partners in Housing while she was going through an “ugly divorce” and had ended up “couch-surfing” with her two children in the homes of generous friends. Realizing that she needed help to move forward, she applied to receive services.

To read the full article, visit here

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July 17th, 2019

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This past holiday season, Partners in Housing was thrilled to be selected as the newest agency in The Gazette’s Empty Stocking Fund!

Perhaps nowhere is the philanthropic spirit of Colorado Springs more evident than in the annual Empty Stocking Fund campaign. Every year, thousands of res[1]idents make donations to this campaign, which supports human service organizations that provide critical safety-net services for our community. Donations are matched by the El Pomar Foundation and the Bruni Foundation, making every gift help even more!

Partners in Housing joins 14 other human service agencies that receive support through the Fund. This year, the Gazette reached its goal of raising $1 million to help local charities. Approximately $20,000 of this amount will assist Partners in Housing in our mission of helping homeless families achieve self-sufficiency.

Partners in Housing Executive Director Frank Stampf summed up the mood of excitement:

“All of us at Partners In Housing are thrilled to be the newest partner agency in the Empty Stocking Fund! What a great way to mark our 20th anniversary year of assisting homeless families with children to achieve self-sufficiency! We are especially grateful for the generous financial support the Fund provides, particularly when the demand for our services is the highest it’s been in our 20-year history. Equally important is the Empty Stocking Fund’s ability to raise our community’s awareness of the issues surrounding family homelessness and how they can help. Once again, the people of the Pikes Peak region have shown their selfless generosity in helping those in need. Congratulations to the Empty Stocking Fund team for making the $1 million goal, and our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community who donated so willingly to help others in need.”

To read more about the Empty Stocking Fund Campaign, visit Here.

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Looking back at Partners in Housing historic organizational documents, we were reminded of the hard work leading up to the formation of Partners in Housing. In the late 1980s, a group of community leaders began researching local needs, and programs in other communities, supporting families who were experiencing homelessness. Among this group were Bishop Richard Hanifen of the Diocese of Colorado Springs and the Executive Director of Catholic Community Services, Sr Lucille Kripple.
Partners in Housing was then started as a program of Catholic Community Services, but quickly was incorporated as a separate, but connected, nonprofit in November 1991. The original mission statement when formed: Partners in Housing is to provide safe transitional housing for families with children who are homeless or soon to be homeless. The Board of Directors and staff of Partners in Housing have made changes to the mission statement a few times over our 30 years, but the core message remains the same. Our current mission statement: Partners in Housing guides families in housing crisis from insecurity to stability, self-reliance and prosperity maintains our ultimate goal of assisting families with children to have stable, safe housing and the knowledge and resources to move forward.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate Partners in Housing milestones and travel through history from November 1991 leading up to November 2021 by signing up for our email distribution list. Signing up for our 30th-anniversary content is as easy as visiting our website, www.partnersinhousing.org, and filling out the newsletter popup window that will appear on your screen. You can unsubscribe at any time. If you have questions about signing up, please contact Jillian at jbirchmeier@partnersinhousing.org or (719) 325-5830

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