October Extreme Endeavors: Volunteer Work Is One of Our Best Investments

Extreme Community Makeover NewsletterOctober Extreme Endeavors October 2013

In This Issue Art is in the Air: Fri Nov 8 E-Books Church Partner: God's Grace Community Church September Volunteers Quick Links About ECM  Contact ECM           Donate  Help ECM build stronger communities in Denver through your financial support.     Checks can be made to:   Extreme Community Makeover    and sent to:    Extreme Community Makeover PO Box 102586 Denver, CO 80250-2586 Greetings! "I looked out the back window this morning and saw a group of kids cleaning up the alley behind our house. I was so grateful that I went out and met them and thanked them. Our alley was in dire need of a makeover. They told me about ECM and I just wanted to send a thank you note to you as well. I think teaching our youth the value of volunteer work is one of the best investments of our and their time."   - La Alma/Lincoln Park resident   In the past couple of weeks, hundreds of youth have participated in ECM projects as a great way to learn the importance of serving in their community.  If you want to join an ECM project this month so you also have an opportunity to serve, we would love to have you join us!   Angela Bomgaars, Executive Director  2013 ECM Work Days Join an upcoming ECM Work Day.  October is the last month of regularly scheduled Saturday Work Days, so make sure to join in before the weather changes.  We are looking for individuals to participate in a special project on Sat Oct 19 so contact Angela for more details if you can help out.                      Saturday, October 5 @ 9:00 am (Swansea)   Swansea Recreation Center - 2650 East 49th Avenue           Saturday, October 19 @ 9:00 am (Barnum)   Barnum Recreation Center - 360 Hooker     To get involved, please RSVP to Angela and follow the links below to fill out the appropriate liability form.

Art is in the Air: Fri Nov 8    Make sure to get your tickets now for our annual "Art is in the Air" event at the Artwork Network gallery on Friday, November 8 from 7:00-9:30 pm.  We will have lots of great raffle and silent auction items available, yummy food, and opportunities to connect with others involved in ECM.  Looking forward to seeing you there!  E-Books ECM is currently selling E-Books for $10.  With coupons for movie tickets, ice cream, restaurants, ski passes, and many other things, this book more than pays for itself very quickly.  A full list of coupons can be found here.  E-Books will be available at all Work Days in October and the "Art is in the Air" event.  Or you can contact Angela to order your E-Book and save money while supporting ECM!  Church Partner: God's Grace Community Church ECM would like to thank God's Grace Community Church for their continued involvement and partnership in helping supporting ECM projects and Work Days through their volunteers and finances.  The motto for God's Grace Community Church is "Love God...Love People...Serve the World..." which is exactly what they're doing through participating in ECM.  Thanks for your support! September Volunteers Thanks to the 520 volunteers who participated in ECM projects in September!   American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Cherry Hills Christian Middle School  Cigna  Day2Serve Denver Community Church Denver CRU Denver Seminary Faith Christian High School Front Range Christian School Graland Country Day School Lincoln High School Regis Jesuit High School University of Denver Alumni Urban Land Institute Westwood Unidos Xcel Energy

Thank you for partnering with ECM to make a difference in Denver neighborhoods!       Sincerely,   Extreme Community Makeover

9.21.13 ECM Work Day in Elyria

Denver Community Church

Denver CRU

Summary of 9.21.13 ECM Work Day in Elyria:


• Volunteers Participated - 25
• Projects Completed - 8
• Volunteer Hours - 170

9.7.13 ECM Work Day in Westwood

Individuals

Regis Jesuit Day for Others

University of Denver Alumni

Urban Land Institute

Westwood Unidos

Xcel Energy

Summary of 9.7.13 ECM Work Day in Westwood:


• Volunteers Participated - 100
• Projects Completed - 1
• Alleys Cleaned - 22
• Volunteer Hours - 447.50

September Extreme Endeavors: Be A Part of Real Change

Extreme Community Makeover NewsletterSeptember Extreme Endeavors September 2013

In This Issue The Big Day of Serving Video Save the Date: Fri Nov 8 Company Partner: Nate Post Homes August Volunteers Quick Links About ECM  Contact ECM           Donate  Help ECM build stronger communities in Denver through your financial support.     Checks can be made to:   Extreme Community Makeover    and sent to:    Extreme Community Makeover PO Box 102586 Denver, CO 80250-2586 Greetings! "I'm emailing you regarding opportunities to volunteer and help get involved in your organization.  I have never volunteered before but somehow mustered up the courage as its something I've always wanted to do....be a part of real change and be around people who are dedicated to building a better community. Please let me know what the next steps to take are!"   Lately I've shared notes from residents who have appreciated the helping hands of volunteers.  However, I received this message just last week from someone who wants to volunteer for the first time.  This message is a great challenge to each of us to step out and help others and I would invite you to participate in ECM as one way to do that!   Angela Bomgaars, Executive Director  2013 ECM Work Days Join an upcoming ECM Work Day.  Future dates can be found on the calendar on our website by clicking here.                        Saturday, September 7 @ 9:00 am (Westwood)   Redeemer Lutheran Church - 3300 West Nevada   Place              Saturday, September 21 @ 9:00 am (Elyria)   Colorado Miners - 4809 Race     To get involved, please RSVP to Angela and follow the links below to fill out the appropriate liability form.

Mayor Hancock Visits ECM We had a very special guest visit our ECM Work Day on August 10 - Mayor Michael Hancock!  As part of the Denver Days week-long celebration of connecting Denver neighbors, Mayor Hancock came to visit some of the different projects taking place and ECM was one of them.         Save the Date: Fri Nov 8 Mark your calendars now for our fourth annual ECM fundraiser "Art is in the Air" on Friday, November 8 from 7:00-9:30 pm.  We have already gathered an impressive list of silent auction items, with many more great things in store.  The event will take place at the Artwork Network gallery in the Art District on Santa Fe.  More details to come so stay tuned. Company Partner: Nate Post Homes ECM would like to give a huge thank you and shout out to Nate Post Homes for becoming our most recent Company Partner.  Nate is an amazing realtor committed to Denver and to his clients.  In fact, he makes a donation to a non-profit in our city with every closed transaction, which is chosen by his clients. If you need a realtor, be sure to contact Nate and support ECM at the same time.  Thanks Nate!   August Volunteers Thank you to the 410 volunteers this past month who capped off an amazing summer of helping our Denver neighbors complete home and neighborhood improvement projects.   Agility Solutions Bethany United Methodist Church Colorado Christian University DirecTV Extreme Community Makeover Board of Directors Greenwood Community Church Group Week of Hope His Love Fellowship RE/MAX Southern Gables Church University of Denver Alumni Youthworks

Thank you for partnering with ECM to make a difference in Denver neighborhoods!       Sincerely,   Extreme Community Makeover

8.24.13 ECM Work Day in La Alma/Lincoln Park

ECM Board of Directors

Greenwood Community Church & His Love Fellowship

Summary of 8.24.13 ECM Work Day in Barnum:



• Volunteers Participated - 35
• Projects Completed - 11
• Volunteer Hours - 170

8.10.13 ECM Work Day in Barnum

Summary of 8.10.13 ECM Work Day in Barnum:



• Volunteers Participated - 20
• Projects Completed - 3
• Volunteer Hours - 90

August Extreme Endeavors: Motivated by Volunteers

Extreme Community Makeover NewsletterAugust Extreme Endeavors August 2013

In This Issue ECM Fun Day Denver Days Church Partner: Hillside Church The Big Day of Serving Video July Volunteers Quick Links About ECM  Contact ECM            Donate  Help ECM build stronger communities in Denver through your financial support.     Checks can be made to:   Extreme Community Makeover    and sent to:    Extreme Community Makeover PO Box 102586 Denver, CO 80250-2586 Greetings! "Because of all the help I received that day I was able to continue on the back deck painting.  I would never have gotten around to it, or have had all the energy to do it.  I was motivated by all your volunteers and have helped the neighbors on a project since then."   This note I recently received reflects how residents appreciate volunteer help on projects at their homes and how it motivates them to continue with subsequent projects, along with helping their neighbors.  We appreciate all our volunteers who make our efforts possible and hope you can join with us later this month at an event to say thank you.  More details follow.   Angela Bomgaars, Executive Director  2013 ECM Work Days Join an upcoming ECM Work Day.  Future dates can be found on the calendar on our website by clicking here.                        Saturday, August 10 @ 9:00 am (Barnum)   Bethany United Methodist Church - 3501 West   1st Avenue               Saturday, August 24 @ 9:00 am (La Alma/Lincoln   Park)   His Love Fellowship - 910 Kalamath     To get involved, please RSVP to Angela and follow the links below to fill out the appropriate liability form.

ECM Fun Day: Volunteer Appreciation BBQ  Denver Days: Aug 3-11 The first annual "Denver Days" is taking place this week, August 3-11.  Denver residents are organizing community service projects and hosting neighborhood gatherings. From community clean ups to backyard potlucks and block parties, Denver Days will provide a unique opportunity to connect neighbors and neighborhoods.  Click here to find out what's happening in your area. Church Partner: Hillside Church For the fifth year in a row, Hillside Church has been partnering with ECM for their Service Sundays, when they call off their regular Sunday church service and families serve their neighbors together.  Working with ECM is a great intergenerational experience and we appreciate churches, such as Hillside Church, who make that a priority.  Thanks for your support of ECM both financially and with volunteers!    The Big Day of Serving Video Check out the video below to find out what The Big Day of Serving was all about in Westwood this past April.  Thanks again to the 420 people who participated in making this event great!       July Volunteers Thanks to everyone who participated in ECM projects this past month!  We had 675 volunteers in July alone and many of them traveled from as far away as California, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.   Adventures in Missions  Altria  AmeriSphere  City Connexx  Denver Community Church  First United Methodist Church of Tulsa  Group Week of Hope  Hampden Academy  Heritage High School Football Team   Ken Caryl Ranch Middle School Leadership Corps  Son Servants     St. Andrew United Methodist Church  The Summit Denver  University of Denver Alumni  US Bank  West Union Luther League  Westwood Unidos  Youthworks     Before After

Thank you for partnering with ECM to make a difference in Denver neighborhoods!       Sincerely,   Extreme Community Makeover