Flatirons Habitat for Humanity is boldly stepping into one of the most urgent challenges facing Boulder County: rebuilding after the Marshall Fire. With a transformational $3 million grant from Community Foundation Boulder County, including a $1 million community matching challenge, Flatirons Habitat will lead a $6 million project to deliver 10 permanently affordable homes in Louisville, ensuring working families can remain in the communities they call home. In addition to the $3 million grant, Flatirons Habitat will leverage $2 million through Habitat mortgages, volunteer labor, and in-kind contributions, maximizing impact and creating lasting affordability for generations to come. 

Flatirons Habitat is known for tackling problems others shy away from. By bringing together government partners, neighbors, volunteers, and future homeowners, the organization is rebuilding more than houses, it is rebuilding stability, opportunity, and belonging. 

“This project is about more than rebuilding homes,” said Dan McColley, Executive Director of Flatirons Habitat for Humanity. “It’s about keeping our community whole.” 

Project Goals 

The project is guided by four clear goals: 

1. Build 10 Permanently Affordable Homes 
   Construct homes for families earning 30 to 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI), ensuring long-term affordability and housing stability. 

2. Preserve Community Diversity 
   Prevent the displacement of teachers, healthcare workers, service employees, and other essential workers who keep Boulder County strong. 

3. Lead with Innovation 
   Utilize Flatirons Habitat’s BoulderMOD construction model, community partnerships, and climate-resilient design to make affordability achievable in one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets. 

4. Mobilize People and Partnerships 
   Bring together families, volunteers, donors, and partners to contribute their skills, experience, and resources to make this vision a reality. 

A Transformational Investment 

“This $3 million commitment from the Community Foundation is truly transformational for our work,” said McColley. “Two million dollars is a direct investment in building these homes, and another $1 million is a community match. That match is an open door, an invitation for our neighbors, partners, and donors to step in with us and make sure affordability isn’t lost in the wake of the Marshall Fire.” 

McColley emphasized that the project’s impact extends far beyond construction. “These homes will serve teachers, healthcare workers, and service employees, the very people who keep this community running. When you combine this investment with Habitat mortgages, volunteer labor, and in-kind support, every dollar goes further and creates long-term affordability.” 

“This is about restoring stability, opportunity, and a sense of belonging,” McColley added. “Through strong public-private partnerships and climate-resilient design, we’re showing that affordability and resilience can go hand in hand. I’m incredibly grateful to the Community Foundation for leading the way, and I invite our community to help us meet this $1 million match so we can ensure Louisville remains a place where working families can build their future.”