Part I When you visit the Pikes Peak Habitat build site at The Ridge at Sand Creek, it’s obvious that there’s a lot going on — but understanding the details can be tricky for those of us who aren’t construction experts! That’s why walking through the site with Eric Wells, Pikes Peak Habitat’s construction superintendent, […]
Jessica Shares Her Story at 3rd Interfaith Build for Unity Launch
Bringing together people from various faiths can be challenging — but it’s also worthwhile! That was the message at Pikes Peak Habitat’s 3rd Interfaith Build for Unity (IBU) kickoff, held June 8 at Nancy Lewis Park. Representatives from faith traditions including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism gathered to interact with each other, hear from future […]
Catching up with Karmen
When Colorado Springs Utilities staff volunteered to landscape two Pikes Peak Habitat homes recently, they were joined by a future Pikes Peak homeowner who will be living next door to the yard she was helping beautify! Karmen, our 4th Veterans Build homeowner, was working on sweat equity hours that day. Her own home […]
Colorado Springs Utilities Partners with Pikes Peak Habitat for Water-wise Landscaping
On May 20, employees from Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) came out to the Pikes Peak Habitat construction site at The Ridge at Sand Creek for a special volunteer day. “Not only did they help us come up with some great alternatives for landscaping,” says Eric Wells, Pikes Peak Habitat’s construction superintendent, “but they want to […]
Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle with ReStores
Visitors to the Pikes Peak Habitat ReStores — Northeast, 6250 Tutt Blvd., Colorado Springs, 80923, and South, 411 W. Wahsatch, Colorado Springs, 80903 — might notice decorative dragonflies hanging from the ceilings. These upcycled projects are made from ceiling fan blades, table legs, and other reused items — and they’re just one of many projects […]
Pikes Peak Habitat repair program partners with veteran’s family
Ed, an Army veteran, and his wife, Jennifer, moved to Colorado Springs from Boulder County to be closer to family. Jennifer explains that she was spending five days per week in the Springs to care for a grandchild, but that situation wasn’t sustainable. “We’ve been married almost 30 years,” she says. “We kind of like […]