5.17.14 ECM Work Day in West Colfax

Altruists

Gates Corporation

Heritage Title Company

West Colfax Association of Neighbors

Individuals

Individuals

 

Summary of 5.17.14 ECM Work Day:

• Volunteers Participated - 65
• Projects Completed - 2
• Alleys Cleaned - 27
• Volunteer Hours - 300

Press Release - 5.17.14

Extreme Community Makeover

Executive Director: Angela Bomgaars

angela@extremecommunitymakeover.org
720.235.8847

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Denver Nonprofit Crowdfunding for a Truck

Denver - CO (May17, 2014)--Denver non-profit, Extreme Community Makeover, is crowdfunding to purchase a truck. ECM is raising $7,500 through Neighborhood Catalyst, a project of the Mile High Business Alliance.

ECM is honored to serve the Denver community organizing volunteer projects for graffiti removal, landscaping, painting, yard work and many more neighborhood renovations. To be able to achieve greater efficiency and maximize their time, a truck is necessary. 

A Truck Will Help ECM Maximize Efficiency

Transport Tools & Supplies 

Each new project requires tools and supplies. ECM transports rakes, painting equipment, gardening tools, etc.  In addition, ECM rents or purchase supplies such as roto-tiller, sod, etc.

Haul Debris to Dumpsters

Garbage and debris is a given with each new project. Not only do projects accumulate waste after supplies are used, but on many projects ECM’s sole purpose is to pick up debris and take away unwanted materials.

Transportation of Necessary Equipment

Outside home renovations and cleanup projects all require equipment. The equipment is usually heavy and large. A truck is necessary to transport the large equipment to the volunteer sites.

ECM’s efforts will be utilized at a greater capacity by getting a truck. ECM is pleased to partner with

Neighborhood Catalyst for their crowdfunding efforts. To support their project, go to Neighborhood Catalyst. ECM’s promotional video can be viewed here. 

ECM is making a huge impact in Denver: "one block at a time.”

For an interview, contact Angela Bomgaars @ 720.235.8847.  

Can We Count on You to Help ECM Get a Truck?

Extreme Community Makeover needs your help to get a truck! We are doing a crowdfunding campaign through Neighborhood Catalyst to raise $7,500. 

ECM is honored to serve the Denver community organizing volunteer projects for graffiti removal, landscaping, painting, yard work and many more neighborhood renovations. To be able to achieve greater efficiency and maximize our time, a truck is necessary. 

With your support for our new truck, you'll be helping us to:
 

Transport Tools & Supplies 

With each new project, it requires us to bring tools and supplies. Not only do we have to transport our existing tools (rakes, painting equipment, gardening tools, etc), but sometimes we have to rent or purchase supplies (roto-tiller, sod, etc).
 

Haul Debris to Dumpsters

Garbage and debris is a given with each new project. Not only do projects accumulate waste after supplies are used, but on many projects our sole purpose is to pick up debris and take away unwanted materials. 

Transportation of Necessary Equipment

Outside home renovation and clean-up projects require using equipment. The equipment is usually heavy and large. 

It's apparent, our efforts will be utilized at a greater capacity by getting a truck. Thank you for spreading the word about our crowdfunding campaign. You can help support our efforts by going to this link to "Like" this project. Once we have 50 "Likes", we will move into the next phase of the campaign for funding our truck.

Together, we can make a difference: "one block at a time". 

May Extreme Endeavors: Make a Significant Impact

Extreme Community Makeover Newsletter  May Extreme Endeavors May 2014

In This Issue ECM Needs a Truck Westwood's Big Day of Serving Recap Denver Days Be In the Spotlight April 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 ECM is definitely off to a strong start for the year!  With nearly 500 volunteers in the month of April, we are demonstrating that we can make a significant impact in the lives of our neighbors and in the City of Denver.  If you would like to get involved, click here for more info.  I hope to see you at an upcoming Work Day very soon!   Angela Bomgaars, Executive Director  ECM Work Days ECM Work Days are in full swing.  Click here to view the schedule.  To register a group, click here.  To register an individual, click here.                  Saturday, May 17 @ 9:00 am (West Colfax)    Confluence Ministries - 1400 Quitman Street,    Denver, 80204        Saturday, May 31 @ 9:00 am (Barnum)    Barnum Recreation Center - 360 Hooker Street,    Denver, 80219   To get involved, please RSVP to Angela and follow the links below to fill out the appropriate liability form.

ECM Needs a Truck Later this month, ECM will be launching a crowdfunding campaign through Neighborhood Catalyst to raise $7,500 to purchase a truck.  This truck will be a huge asset to ECM and our volunteers so we can transport tools and supplies to project sites and haul debris to the dumpster. Essentially, the truck will help us do the projects we do most effectively.  To learn more about the project and to "Like" our page, click here.  We will let you know when the campaign has launched so you can be part of helping ECM get a truck! Westwood's Big Day of Serving Recap This year's annual Big Day of Serving event in Westwood turned out to be another great day with over 225 participants, including a strong showing of residents from Westwood!  Volunteers cleaned alleys, planted a garden and trees, and removed graffiti, filling up 6 dumpsters with trash and debris strewn throughout the neighborhood.     Thank you to Councilman Paul Lopez's Office, Crossroads of the Rockies, Westwood Resident's Association, and Westwood Unidos for taking a lead role in planning the event.  We were honored to have Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock attend the kick-off.  And a special thanks to CenterPlate for donating box lunches; Frank's, MGM, Panaderia Contreras, and Tacos Y Salsas for donating food for the block party; and the Colorado Rockies for donating tickets to the baseball game that night so everyone could celebrate their hard work by cheering the Rockies on to a victory!  To see photos from the day, click here. Denver Days 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 launched "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 second annual "Denver Days" will be this summer from August 2-10.  During this week, Denver residents will be asked to work with their neighbors to organize a community service project or work together 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.   Start organizing your "Denver Days" neighborhood event today.  Click here or call 720.865.9082 for more information.  Be In the Spotlight During a recent ECM project, we partnered with a gentleman who works for a media company that casts actors for videos.  He thought some of the ECM volunteers might make a good addition to an upcoming video.  Here are the details if you are interested. NOW CASTING FOR DOCUMENTARY VIDEO   NEEDED:  Non-union actors; Men and women over 21; All races and languages strongly encouraged; Must be able to perform in simulated high-pressure, tense situations; Must sign a non-disclosure agreement; Should be able to work up to a 12 hour day    COMPENSATION: $150/day   WHEN:  Auditions - Mon May 12 from 12-6 pm at St. Luke C.M.E. Church (3444 Madison Street, Denver, 80205) Rehearsals/Briefing - Tues May 27-Wed May 28 - you need to be available for an hour on one rehearsal day Filming - Thur May 29 - in a central Denver location  April Volunteers Thank you to the 500 volunteers who served with ECM in April!     AmeriCorps NCCC Auraria Means Business Chaparral High School Lacrosse Team Cherry Hills Christian Middle School Concerned Citizens for Barnum Front Range Christian School J-Serve Colorado University of Colorado Denver Counseling Students

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

5.3.14 ECM Work Day in Elyria

AmeriCorps NCCC

Duke Colorado Alums

Individuals

 Summary of 5.3.14 ECM Work Day:

• Volunteers Participated - 35
• Projects Completed - 4
• Volunteer Hours - 175

Radio Interview

Angela Bomgaars, Executive Director of Extreme Community Makeover, was interviewed on the Corner Cafe Coffee Break on AM 810 KLVZ. Corner Cafe host, Rachel Mains, asked her some in-depth questions.  

1) How did ECM get started?

ECM was started as a practical way to demonstrate how to be a good neighbor and to simply have a way to “show up” and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.

2) What is ECM's vision?

ECM’s vision is to meet practical home needs, while connecting neighbors, forming relationships, and building stronger communities “one block at a time."

3) Where do you see ECM in 3 years?

Hopefully ECM will be working in more neighborhoods around Denver and eventually be a model that can replicated in other cities as well.

4) After spending one day on a work day, what do you expect a volunteer to gain?

A sense of what life looks like in another part of Denver from the perspective of a neighbor they haven’t met before or probably wouldn’t have connected with outside of their Work Day experience with ECM.

5) If you were to pick one value that is the most important to ECM, what is it?

Relationships and community!

6) Changing the community one block at a time: How have you seen this practically change the lives of the individuals who live in the communities you serve?

The biggest change happens through the relationships that are built. Weeds will come back, paint will chip, and projects will continue to need to be done, but if we can connect neighbors to each other, help facilitate building relationships between them, and encourage them to work together on these projects moving forward...that means we’ve been successful.

7) How did you select the communities EMC currently helps?

Multiple factors – neighborhoods that are lower income, have older homes that can use some TLC, synergy with other things happening in those neighborhoods, willingness of residents to participate and be involved, and neighborhoods were a lot of people don’t know their neighbors – all lead to great opportunities to do the work ECM does.

8) Why is volunteering so valuable?

Volunteering makes such an impact because one person can’t do everything alone, but when multiple people choose to give even one day of their time to something outside of their own life, they contribute to something greater.  That’s why volunteers through ECM have made such a significant impact in Denver.

9) How has the city of Denver been transformed by ECM?

I believe ECM has brought people together who otherwise would not have connected, the physical environment is cleaner and safer, and we’ve built an expectation for why it’s important to get involved in your local community.

There are 3 significant ways to get involved with Extreme Community Makeover.

• Work Day: Your Bible study, school group, youth group, office team, etc. can participate in a work day. This is a great way to build relationships amongst your team members, encourage community and a create a sense of accomplishment by helping others. 

• Extreme Teams: There are a number of options to get more involved with ECM. Pick your area of interest!

• Neighbor to Neighbor Club: Your donation is a huge help to ECM. Your financial support helps keep the ball rolling one block at a time. 

For more information about Extreme Community Makeover or getting involved, please contact Angela Bomgaars. To listen to the Corner Cafe Coffee Break, click here.

Phone Number: 720.235.8847.
E-mail: angela@extremecommunitymakeover.org