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Extreme Community Makeover NewsletterJuly Extreme Endeavors

July 2013

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Denver Days

Thank You: Anschutz Family Foundation

Company Partner: GH Phipps Construction Companies

June Volunteers

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"A group of volunteers was here about 2 weeks ago, doing all kinds of work in our neighborhood. They were awesome! I didn't need help at my house but they really made a difference at my neighbor's house, and in my alley, which they cleaned up! I didn't realize it until I went out a few days after their work, and saw the difference they had made. Well, it really boosted the neighborhood's morale to have a clean up crew here, and while I haven't seen all the places they worked on, their work has definitely made a difference! Thank you so much to that group of volunteers and their time and efforts!!"

When you volunteer with ECM, you are making these experiences possible for your Denver neighbors. If you haven't volunteered with ECM recently, we would love to have you join us sometime soon!

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, July 13 @ 9:00 am (Westwood)

Redeemer Lutheran Church - 3300 West Nevada Place

Saturday, July 27 @ 9:00 am (Globeville)

Street Kidz - 4496 Grant Street

To get involved, please RSVP to Angela and follow the links below to fill out the appropriate liability form.

Denver Days

Denver Days - Celebrating the Spirit of the Mile High City!

There is no better time than the summer to get out and enjoy our world-class city! That's why Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock is launching "Denver Days," a new citywide summer tradition aimed at creating stronger neighborhoods by fostering community service projects and neighborhood gatherings annually during the month of August.

The first annual "Denver Days" will be this summer from August 3-11. During this week, Denver residents will be asked to work with their neighbors to organize a community service project or team up to host a fun, festive neighborhood gathering. From community clean ups to backyard potlucks and block parties, "Denver Days" will provide a unique opportunity to connect neighbors and neighborhoods.

In an effort to make organizing your "Denver Days" event as easy as possible, the city is waiving park permit fees and sponsoring barricades for block parties. The city is also supporting "Denver Days" by providing supplies for neighbors who organize a street or alley clean up, expert speakers for neighborhood gatherings and assistance with planning your event. And if you register your event soon, there's a chance the Mayor might be able to stop by so start organizing your "Denver Days" event now!

Click here to register your "Denver Days" event or call 720.865.9082 for more information.

Thank You: Anschutz Family Foundation

The Anschutz Family Foundation supports Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist people to help themselves while nurturing and preserving their self-respect. The Foundation encourages endeavors that strengthen families and communities and advance individuals to become productive and responsible citizens, with a special interest in self-sufficiency, community development, and programs aimed at the economically disadvantaged, the young, the elderly and the disabled. Thank you for choosing to support Extreme Community Makeover in our efforts to achieve these goals through the recent grant you provided to ECM!

Company Partner: GH Phipps Construction Companies

We always appreciate having volunteers with extensive construction, landscaping, and overall experience for the types of projects we target. That reason, among many others, is why we appreciate our partnership with GH Phipps Construction Companies. Thanks for your support of Extreme Community Makeover as a current Company Partner for 2013 and for your participation in an ECM Work Day earlier this month!

June Volunteers

Thank you to everyone who got involved in ECM during the month of June...especially those who traveled many miles from Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin to work with ECM during their time in Denver this summer!