George Hammond
About George Hammond
George Hammond, a man of unwavering commitment to God, family, country, and Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, is both the namesake and first recipient of the George Hammond Award. Driven by service rather than recognition, his humility and leadership-by-example have defined his approach to volunteering for over three decades.
His tireless dedication to Habitat’s mission—having worked on all but one house built by Pikes Peak Habitat—made him the perfect inspiration for an award honoring exceptional volunteers. The George Hammond Award celebrates these same qualities of selfless commitment, humble service, and impactful leadership in others who serve the organization and the families it supports.
A Man of Service
George Hammond’s three decades of volunteering with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity exemplify a ministry born of profound dedication and unwavering faith. His commitment transcends volunteering—it represents a calling that has been realized through the construction of numerous homes throughout El Paso County.
Having worked on all but one Habitat house ever built by Pikes Peak Habitat, George Hammond has transformed countless construction sites into refuges of hope for families in need. His service to the community extends beyond hammers and nails to encompass mentorship, encouragement, and embodiment of Habitat’s core belief that decent housing is a matter of conscience and action rather than charity alone.
The George Hammond Award
Ministry, Service, and Dedication
The George Hammond Award honors exceptional volunteers who demonstrate unwavering dedication to Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Recipients exemplify leadership, steadfast belief in Habitat’s ministry, and passionate service to El Paso County communities—qualities embodied by George Hammond himself.
Presented during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event and highlighted at public gatherings when possible, recipients receive flowers, a trophy, and a framed certificate, with their names added to a permanent plaque. The award recognizes those who have significantly given of themselves through mentoring, guidance, and collaboration with future homeowners, volunteers, and staff—creating a lasting legacy of service.
Impact of the Inaugural Hammond Build
The first George Hammond Build provided Danyale, a Pikes Peak Habitat employee and program participant, with a stable home where she could apply her newly learned construction skills. Dedicated on June 21, 2019, this home represented both her family’s achievement and a celebration of George Hammond’s remarkable service legacy.
Built primarily by Core Volunteers, this inaugural home established a tradition that honors exceptional volunteers while creating tangible housing solutions. For Danyale’s family, their home connected them to George’s legacy of having worked on nearly every Habitat house in the affiliate’s history, becoming the foundation of a program that now includes four George Hammond Homes.
Current Partner Family
Jessica, Mikayla, and Mason
Jessica’s family represents a compelling example of Pikes Peak Habitat’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing for those with specific needs in El Paso County. As a full-time working mother, Jessica chose to remain in Colorado primarily to access better resources for her son Mason, who shows early signs of autism after a difficult birth where he “came out blue” and nearly didn’t survive.
The 4th George Hammond Home, being built for Jessica’s family, continues the meaningful tradition of honoring exceptional volunteers while addressing critical housing needs. Designated to honor Laurel and Art Thorstensen, this home in The Ridge at Sand Creek development enables Jessica to invest in property she’ll eventually own rather than making improvements to a rental.
