Affordable Housing Week in Denver is June 1-7

June 1-7, is designed to highlight local programs that support affordable housing in Denver and its surrounding areas. http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/local_work/denver/affordable_housing_week2008.asp
Monday, June 2
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: City of Denver Housing FairWellington Webb Building, 201 West Colfax, DenverDescription: Presented by, City and County of Denver. During this event a variety of affordable housing developers, owners and service providers will be available to talk about housing opportunities in Denver.For more information contact: Stephanie Inderwiesen
Noon – 8:00 pm: Housing Justice! SummitRegis University, DenverDescription: The Housing Justice! Summit will convene 250 interfaith community leaders from around the state, with the goal of building awareness of ways to address the needs of those most vulnerable in all our communities and creating healthier, more balanced and inclusive communities.For more information contact: Jackie Hahn
6:30 pm: Kick Off Reception for Lakewood Poster DisplayCivic Center South, 480 S Allison Parkway, Lakewood Description: Lakewood Housing Authority will be hosting a reception to kick off a photo and poster display featuring Affordable Housing Week poster entries from children living in LHA properties.For more information contact: Sabrina Pierre-Louis
Tuesday, June 3
11:30 am – 1:00pm: The Housing LandscapePPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street, Denver Description: Join CHFA and the Division of Housing for a discussion of key topics including: federal funding for affordable housing; green initiatives in affordable housing; foreclosure prevention at the federal, state, and local levels; and CHFA loan product updates. For more information contact: Ryan McMaken
Wednesday, June 4
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Affordable Housing: Best Practices in Urban EnvironmentsMarriott City Center, 1701 California Street, Denver Description: Presented by Downtown Denver Partnership, and the Denver Office of Economic Development, Tony M. Salazar, President of West Coast Operations for McCormick Baron Salazar will be the featured presenter. Salazar has been instrumental in developing over 4,000 homes in mixed-income and mixed use developments in Los Angeles, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Phoenix and San Francisco.For more information contact: Brian Phetteplace
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Buying HUD Homes – a Tutorial4300 E. Warren Road, Denver Description: Presented by, Denver Board of REALTORS®. Realtors are invited to participate in this special affordable housing HERO class on purchasing HUD homes. Participants will be eligible for three continuing education credit hours. For more information contact: Chantel Babb
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: HUD Open House1670 Broadway, 25th Floor, Denver Description: Presented by, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Learn more about HUD’s programs and products and meet the local HUD team at their Open House.For more information contact: Linda Cluck
Thursday, June 5
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Hard Hat Site Tour702 Lowell Boulevard, Denver Description: Join Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver for an insider's look at the sustainable building practices and energy-efficient features that are incorporated into every local Habitat home. Habitat homeowners save hundreds of dollars each year in utility costs due to these energy-efficiency upgrades. For more information contact: Robyn Burns
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: The Denver Project Fundraising PerformanceCurious Theatre, 1080 Acoma Street, DenverDescription: Join Mercy Housing Colorado for a special presentation of the Curious Theatre’s The Denver Project, a rich portrait of those living on the city’s margin that breaks the bounds of traditional theatre, fusing poetry and theatre, politics and choreography. For more information contact: Kurt Kaczor
Friday, June 6
8:00 am – 9:30 am: Housing Stars Awards BreakfastHilton Garden Inn, 1400 Welton Street, Denver Description: Presented by Enterprise, the Housing Stars awards recognize the institutions and individuals who make affordable housing possible in Denver. Award categories include Leader, Volunteer, Resident and Project of the Year. The winner of the annual children’s poster contest is also recognized during this event. For more information contact: Christopher Young
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Bowling Tournament “Housing Strikes Back” benefiting Housing Colorado!Falcon Rock and Bowl, 3295 S. Broadway, Englewood Description: Presented by, Housing Old Guys (HOGs) and Dames in Support of Housing (DISHES). Shake the dust off those old bowling shoes, press that bowling shirt that’s been hanging in the closet and feed your inner Big Lebowski by joining in a bowling tournament to raise funds for Housing Colorado! – and have fun in the process! For more information contact: Jim Mercado