CHFA News Sign up for CHFA News CHFA News is a resource to help CHFA stay connected with our customers and partners across Colorado via your inbox. April 13, 2021expanding housing affordability projectDear CHFA community partners, CHFA is sharing the following announcement on behalf of the City and County of Denver’s Community Planning and Development Team.March 23, 2021covid-19 eviction prevention workshopColorado Legal Services and Colorado Housing Connects are hosting a COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Workshop on Thursday, March 25 at 6:00pm. Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to learn more and to register.March 9, 2021CHFA eNews: Community Connections - March 2021in this issue Welcome to Community Connections CHFA Invests $3 Billion Into Colorado’s Economy Reaching Regions: CHFA Collaborations Around Colorado Local Spotlight: Pueblo CCHH Opening Doors to Homeownership Opportunities Industry Resources: Report on March 5, 2021chfa's 2020 community reportCHFA’s 2020 Community Report is now available. In the report, learn how CHFA invested $3.6 billion to support affordable housing and community development in 2020, a year of historic challenges. Highlights include how CHFA remained fully operational and wJanuary 19, 2021chfa hires new community relationship managers serving western and southwest coloradoColorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to welcome Margie Joy and Christopher Lopez as its newest Community Relationship Managers serving the Western Slope and southwest Colorado. In their roles, Joy and Lopez will help CHFA advance its December 10, 2020Happy Holidays from CHFA!Happy Holidays from CHFA!November 30, 2020CHFA Website SurveyWe are interested in your experiences using the CHFA website. We would like to invite you to participate in an anonymous survey to help us ensure that chfainfo.com is user-friendly, up-to-date, and meets your needs. The survey should take about one November 11, 2020Drive it Home for Mt. Carmel - Thank You!On this day we wish to express our gratitude to all veterans and their families for their service. CHFA is pleased to announce that $75,000 has been raised for Drive it Home for Mt. Carmel, CHFA’s virtual donation drive. Thank you to all who donated! November 4, 2020Drive it Home for Mt. CarmelCHFA is pleased to announce that $58,405* has been raised for Drive it Home for Mt. Carmel, CHFA’s virtual donation drive. Thank you to all who have donated! Our goal is to raise $75,000 for Mt. Carmel Veterans Center by Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. October 30, 2020CHFA RFP for Housing Development Assistance Program ConsultantCHFA has issued a request for proposals for a consulting partner(s) to assist CHFA in providing technical assistance to potential small-scale affordable housing developments throughout Colorado. Facilitating affordable housing is critical to CHFA’s October 26, 2020CHFA News - september/october 2020In this issue: • Gov. Polis Authorizes Additional $6 Million for Energize Colorado Gap Fund • CHFA Invests in Community Projects Around the State • Cris White Named Most Admired CEO by Denver Business Journal • Kathryn Grosscup Named CHFA Housing Tax CrOctober 15, 2020cris white receives most admired ceo award from denver business journalCHFA is pleased to announce its Executive Director and CEO, Cris White, has received a Most Admired CEO Award from the Denver Business Journal (DBJ)! White was selected as a 2020 recipient from a pool of more than 100 nominees. DBJ’s Most Admired CEO September 17, 2020drive it home for mt. carmelCHFA is pleased to announce that $55,605* has been raised for Drive it Home for Mt. Carmel. Thank you to all who have donated! Our goal is to raise $75,000 for Mt. Carmel Veterans Center by November 11, 2020. Drive it Home for Mt. Carmel is CHFA’s 2020 September 9, 2020CHFA RFP for Colorado Affordable Housing Developer’s GuideCHFA has issued a request for proposals for a consulting partner to assist CHFA in developing an Affordable Housing Development Guide for Colorado. Facilitating affordable housing development is critical to CHFA’s mission. This project is intended to prSeptember 3, 2020CHFA RFP for Black and African-American Outreach and MarketingCHFA has issued a request for proposals for a consulting partner to assist CHFA in furthering our marketing and outreach to Black and African-American homebuyers in Colorado. In Colorado, the homeownership rate for households that identify as Black/AfriAugust 24, 2020CHFA News - july/august 2020In this issue: • CGR Fund Awarded $50 Million in New Markets Tax Credits • CHFA Public Hearings: 2021 LIHTC QAP • 2020 Statewide Outreach Webinar Series • Drive It Home for Mt. Carmel • Denver Maw Named CHFA Finance Director • Upcoming Events July 16, 2020drive it home for mt. carmelCHFA is pleased to announce Drive it Home for Mt. Carmel, our 2020 virtual donation drive. Due to COVID-19 we will not be able to come together as a community this year for our traditional David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament. We look forward to future golfJuly 2, 2020House Passes Infrastructure Legislation with Significant Expansion of Housing Credits and Private Activity BondsOn July 1, the House of Representatives, passed an infrastructure bill, the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), with significant new resources for affordable housing, including: a 50 percent increase to the Housing Credit volume cap, the establishment of a minimJune 29, 2020Call To Action: Support H.R. 2 and Wyden-Cantwell Bill in the SenateLast week, two important pieces of federal legislation were introduced that address key Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Private Activity Bond priorities for the affordable housing community. Moving Forward Act H.R. 2 On Monday, June 22, House DemocratsJune 26, 2020CHFA News - May/june 2020In this issue: • CHFA Announces 2020 Round One LIHTC Awards • Help for Small Businesses: Access to Capital • CHFA Awarded $450,000 for Housing Counseling • CHFA Supports Colorado Nonprofits Providing Crisis Relief • Upcoming EventsJune 26, 2020Call To Action: Support H.R. 2 and Wyden-Cantwell Bill in the SenateThis week, two important pieces of federal legislation were introduced that address key Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Private Activity Bond priorities for the affordable housing community. Moving Forward Act H.R. 2 On Monday, June 22, House DemocratsApril 21, 2020CHFA News - March/April 2020In this issue: • COVID-19 Updates from CHFA • Julie Brewen Named CHFA Board Chair • Affordable Housing Developers Apply for LIHTC • CHFA Supports Colorado Nonprofits Providing Crisis Relief covid-19 updates from March 23, 2020Innovation in a Changing Environmentmission focus: keeping our customers top of mind Things are changing on a daily basis and CHFA is innovating just as quickly to ensure that we continue to be a resource for our customers and partners. Here’s a summary of key action taken by CHFA and partnMarch 13, 2020Social Distancing and Coronavirus (COVID-19)As circumstances from COVID-19 continue to evolve, CHFA s priority is ensuring the health and safety of our staff, customers, and partners while continuing to fulfill our mission of investing in affordable housing and economic development. In light of GovMarch 5, 2020chfa's 2019 community reportCHFA’s 2019 Community Report is now available. Please click here to view the report. Highlights from the report include that in 2019, CHFA: • Served more than 10,000 customers with home mortgage or refinance loans “The most special thing about havingFebruary 11, 2020CHFA News - January/February 2020In this issue: • Heather Schell Named CHFA General Counsel • Homeless College Students Find Opportunity with The Action Center • Flats at Two Creeks Opens to Serve Families and Formerly Homeless Veterans • CHFA Supports Partners December 23, 2019chfa news - november/december 2019In this issue: • CHFA Corporate Giving Direct Effect Award Winners Announced • CHFA Invests $1 Million to Create Habitat for Humanity Revolving Loan Fund • New CHFA Regional Office Opens in Alamosa • Like It Forward: CHFA Donates $12,695 to La Puente • NDecember 20, 2019chfa announces 2019 direct effect awardsCHFA is proud to announce the 2019 Corporate Giving Direct Effect Award winners. CHFA’s Direct Effect Awards recognized 15 Colorado nonprofit organizations whose missions align with CHFA’s work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing andDecember 9, 2019Happy Holidays from CHFA!Happy Holidays! Wishing you every happiness this season and throughout the coming year!December 5, 2019CHFA Website SurveyWe are interested in your experiences using the CHFA website. We would like to invite you to participate in an anonymous survey to help us ensure that chfainfo.com is user-friendly, up-to-date, and meets your needs. The survey should take about one