Homeownership can change lives. That belief is at the core of what we do at Pikes Peak Habitat, and it encompasses both our homebuying and home repair programs. We build decent homes in partnership with local families who invest sweat equity and pay an affordable mortgage. And we’re always looking at ways to keep those […]
Building Footers, Pouring Concrete, and Laying Subfloor
“Pouring concrete is one of my favorite days of the whole process of building a home!” says Pikes Peak Habitat construction superintendent Eric Wells. “We’ve got the footer, and it starts being permanent. It shows the shape of the house.” But there are some steps we have to take before the trucks even arrive. From […]
Join Us for Tequila and Tapas!
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity is holding our third — and final — Tequila and Tapas fundraiser Sunday, August 13, 5-7 p.m. The event takes place at La Rosa Southwestern Dining, 25 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133, and features five courses of food paired with tequila samples. “Marina is the owner, and she had […]
The First Days of Homeownership
On Saturday, July 8, Army veteran Karmen got to celebrate at the dedication of her new home — Pikes Peak Habitat’s 4th Veterans Build! She and her sons, Jacob (age 10) and Paul Jr. (age 8), were joined by Karmen’s mom, sisters, and other family members, as well as Pikes Peak Habitat volunteers, corporate sponsors, […]
Honoring Our Veterans
Independence Day this week reminds us of the sacrifices made by many of our veterans and their families. And the strong military presence in El Paso County means Pikes Peak Habitat has the opportunity to work with a lot of veterans — as homeowners, as volunteers, as contractors, and as staff. Veterans Build Home Dedication […]
How Do We Handle Stormwater at the Build Site?
The rain we’ve been getting here in Southern Colorado has made the landscape unusually green — but it’s also meant that Pikes Peak Habitat’s construction crews need to be extra vigilant about stormwater runoff and erosion. “Stormwater erosion control is really, really important for disturbed land,” explains Pikes Peak Habitat construction superintendent Eric Wells. “This […]
A Walk Around the Construction Site
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 […]