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