“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, […]
Testimonials
A Ground Blessing for Future Pikes Peak Habitat Homeowner Jamie O’Brien
On Saturday, August 12th, Pikes Peak Habitat staff, volunteers, and the family and friends of Jamie O’Brien gathered to share in a wonderful event: a ground blessing service for the new home that is being built for Jamie and her two children. After a few introductions by Pikes Peak Habitat staff, Jamie got the opportunity […]
It Takes a Village… by Kris Lewis
It takes a village…. to create “a world where everyone has a decent place to live.” In May, it was a “village” of Pikes Peak Habitat Global Village volunteers with a trip to the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Together, the Pikes Peak Habitat volunteers, the future homeowner, and three Trinidadian construction site […]
Upcoming Blessings and Dedications
House Dedications Cruz-Rodriguez Family Saturday, August 26 at 10:00 AM 203 Red Finch Lane Fountain, CO 80817 O’Brien Family TBA Ground Blessings-NEW TIMES! Welch Family Friday, July 14 at 11:00 AM 211 Red Finch Lane Fountain, Colorado 80817 Tongate Family Friday, July 14 at 11:30 AM 207 Red Finch Lane Fountain, Colorado 80817 Directions here […]