- 2022: Year in Review
- Jerilynn Martinez Francis Named CHFA's Chief Communications and Community Partnerships Officer
- CHFA Donates Over $1 Million to 73 Nonprofits with Third Round of 2022 Direct Effect Awards
- Small-Scale Affordable Housing Technical Assistance Pre-application Deadlines Announced
- CHFA Announces Second Phase of Building the Future Scholarship Fund
- Social Media Users Help Raise Over $5,000 for The Center for African American Health
- Affordable Rental Housing Communities Celebrate Development Milestones
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In 2022, CHFA was honored to serve and strengthen Colorado through our programs that support affordable housing and community development. CHFA invested more than $2.7 billion last year to support Colorado homeownership, rental housing, business lending, and community partnerships. Specifically, CHFA helped:
- 6,592 households achieve homeownership with $2.3 billion invested in first mortgage loans and $89.5 million invested in down payment assistance;
- 7,743 households attend a free homebuyer education class;
- 6,707 affordable rental housing units be developed or preserved with $326.7 million invested in loans and by awarding federal and state Housing Tax Credits;
- 599 businesses access capital to support 4,212 jobs, with $103.6 million invested in loans
- 373 organizations supported with $5.6 million donated, which includes $275,000 in Housing Solutions Grants, $1.4 million in regional community investment grants, and $615,374 invested to support technical assistance.
For more details, stay tuned for CHFA’s 2022 Community Report that will be published in March.
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jerilynn martinez francis named chfa’s chief communications and community partnerships officer |
CHFA recently announced the promotion of Jerilynn Martinez Francis as CHFA’s new Chief Communications and Community Partnerships Officer. In her role, Jerilynn will serve as a member of CHFA’s executive team, reporting directly to the Executive Director and CEO. She will continue her leadership of the organization’s communications, public policy, community relations, marketing, and corporate giving functions. |
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chfa donates over $1 million to 73 nonprofits with third round of 2022 direct effect awards |
In December, CHFA announced its Round Three 2022 Direct Effect Award recipients. CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards recognize Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s. In Round Three, CHFA donated $1,063,285 to 73 nonprofits through its Direct Effect program, which received 110 applications. The average grant awarded in Round Three was $14,566 and the maximum grant award amount was $30,000.
In 2023, CHFA will have two application rounds for Direct Effect Awards. The Round One Application will open May 1st and close May 31st. Awardees will be notified in late July 2023. The Round Two Application will open September 1st and close September 29th. Awardees will be notified in early December 2023.
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chfa announces second phase of building the future scholarship fund |
CHFA’s Building the Future Scholarship Fund, launched in 2022, dedicates $1.2 million to support college education across Colorado. CHFA has announced its second phase of scholarship funding awarded to seven Colorado universities. Each school will receive $100,000 in scholarships during a 10-year period, 2022-2032. |
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social media users help raise over $5,000 for the center for african american health |
CHFA donated $5,210 to The Center for African American Health (CAA Health), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower African American and Black Metro Denver communities to make informed health decisions that benefit the whole person through education, collaboration, and advocacy. The donation was the result of Like It Forward, CHFA’s annual social media campaign. The public was invited to visit CHFA’s social media channels to like and share posts featuring information about CAA Health. For each like and share the posts received, CHFA donated $5 to CAA Health. CHFA then matched the amount raised by the campaign. |
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affordable rental housing communities celebrate development milestones |
Congratulations to the following developments on their recent groundbreakings and grand openings. CHFA is proud to partner with these development teams.
- Bluebird, Boulder
- The Landing at Greyhound Park, Commerce City (pictured)
- Solid Ground Apartments, Lakewood
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CHFA Community Relationship Managers:
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Trisha Herman, Community Relationship Manager - Eastern Colorado,
970.812.1151
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Jeff Owsley, Community Relationship Manager – South Central Colorado, 719.569.4484 |
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Caroline Trani, Community Relationship Manager – Southern Colorado, 719.569.5353
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Chris Lopez, Community Relationship Manager – Southwest Colorado, 970.812.1142
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Margie Joy, Community Relationship Manager – Western Slope Colorado, 970.812.1150 |
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Stay informed by signing up for this Community Connections eNewsletter. This bimonthly eNewsletter provides general CHFA news along with a closer look at how local communities are addressing their unique affordable housing and economic development needs.
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With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. Requests for reasonable accommodation, the provision of auxiliary aids, or any complaints alleging violation of this nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Nondiscrimination Coordinator, 1.800.877.2432, TDD/TTY 800.659.2656, CHFA, 1981 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1272, available weekdays 8:00am to 5:00pm. |
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