Award Recipients
At the Board of Commissioners Meeting, we recognized the following partners for going above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of BHP residents and the Boulder community.
October 21, 2026
Award Recipient: Kick2Build
Presented by: Jamillah Richmond
This summer, Nana Boakye and Senan of Kick2Build brought culturally rich programming to more than 50 children across BHP properties, offering the kind of consistent, reliable, and caring presence that young people thrive on. Across Camp Wawa and Sankofa Soccer Camp, they delivered a full 8 weeks of summer programming that opened doors to sports and friendship for children while giving parents dependable childcare, which is often a key barrier to economic stability. Camp Wawa welcomed 30 children for full days from 7:30am to 3:00pm, weaving together cultural immersion, skill-building, and community through dance, sports, reading, art, and more, and it gave three resident teens paid work as youth coaches. Sankofa Soccer Camp brought together 46 registered children from eight BHP properties and partner communities over 13 sessions, and families rated the experience 5 out of 5. Children who join Kick2Build programs leave with new confidence, lasting friendships, stronger skills, and a deeper multicultural understanding.
Kick2Build offers far more than access to sports. Their commitment to the whole child begins at age 5 and continues into adulthood, and as young people grow within the program, many step into leadership roles and help steward it for the next generation of children.
Award Recipient: Pedaling Minds
Presented by: Anita Speirs
Boulder Housing Partners is honored to present the Partnership Award to Pedaling Minds for their outstanding support of our children and families.
Since the beginning of our partnership in October 2023, Pedaling Minds has been an exceptional collaborator with a deep understanding of the challenges many low-income families face. When schools are closed for scheduled breaks and days off, parents are often still required to work and may not have the financial resources for childcare, babysitters, or costly day camps that can exceed $100 per day. These gaps place significant stress on families, and Pedaling Minds has stepped in to provide a meaningful and much-needed solution.
Through (waiting for final number) scholarships, free summer camps, and engaging programs offered on school days off, Pedaling Minds ensures children have access to safe, enriching activities while their parents are at work. These programs support not only children’s physical well-being but also family stability, easing the burden on caregivers and creating positive experiences for kids during times that can otherwise be difficult for households.
Many children leave Pedaling Minds’ programs truly transformed—more confident, happy, and empowered, which is truly priceless. Under the guidance of Mike Friedman, a retired Olympic cyclist and passionate educator, children gain far more than cycling skills. Mike thoughtfully integrates STEAM concepts into his instruction, sparking curiosity and encouraging children to think critically, analyze challenges, and remain engaged learners. One of the most powerful moments often happens on the very first day, when Mike confidently removes a child’s training wheels and assures them that they will learn to ride without them. With patience, encouragement, and trust-building, children often succeed in just one day—an experience that builds lasting confidence and self-belief.
We are deeply grateful for the leadership and dedication of Mike, as well as for Noemi Leick, the fundraising team, the coaches, and the volunteers who make this work possible. Together, Pedaling Minds has made a lasting impact on our residents—fostering confidence, joy, and a love of learning and cycling that strengthens families and stays with children for life.
Award Recipient: Harvest of Hope
Presented by: Lyndall Ellingson
Harvest of Hope provides healthy, supplemental food to Boulder families and individuals in need of food assistance in a safe, warming, and non-judgmental environment. While BHP residents have benefited from their programs for many years, over the past 3+ years their programming has expanded to include mobile pantries that now take place at High Mar, Northport, Lee Hill, Walnut Place, and Golden West. Food is set up in community spaces similarly to how it is at the brick and mortar food pantry and residents get to come through and pick out their groceries. This eliminates transportation barriers while preserving the choice that is essential for residents to make sure that the food they are receiving is aligned with their abilities (like knife use and cooking skills) in addition to their cultural and dietary needs.
Prior Award Recipients
March 10, 2026
Fran Chavez
PLAYBoulder Foundation
December 10, 2025
Street Wise Arts
Timber Ridge Apartments
Expedited Service Partners (ESP)
Imagine!
November 12, 2025
Rita Galloway
Energy Outreach Colorado
July 9, 2025
Center for Resilience + Well-being
Legacy HealthCare Services
City of Boulder Fire-Rescue – Community Risk Reduction Division
March 12, 2025
Avani G. Dilger
Eliana Colunga
Irene Hillson
February 12, 2025
Ellen Orleans, Sustainability Programs Manager, City of Boulder
Boulder Public Library District
Thorne Nature Kids – Lil’ Explorers Program
October 9, 2024
Erik Johnson, Northwest Builders LLC
March 13, 2024
Chris Jenkins, The Tantra Condominiums Association
Frasier Meadows – Seniors for Seniors
September 2023
Clutter Trucker
Boulder Food Rescue
May 2023
Quinsigh, LLC
Matt Gazdik, City of Boulder Parks & Recreation
Francisco Mejias, “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County
March 2023
Boulder County Housing Helpline
Eviction Protection and Rental Assistance Services Program
September 2022
Anonymous Broadway East Resident
Thom Krueger & Sheila Goetz
chfareach
June 2021
Mayra Zavala
March 2021
Boulder Rotary Club
Philanthropiece
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN)
September 2019
Volunteer Victor Aguilar and Paola Barron
Impact on Education
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department
Volunteer Parvinder Wahla
TRU PACE
June 2019
Realities for Children Boulder County, Eric Schulz
City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Juanita Echeverri and David Sutherland
Volunteer Paulette Foss
September 2018
Volunteer Mark Willard
Via
June 2018
Boulder Public Library – Book Rich Environments Initiative
Harvest of Hope, Pop-Up Pantry
Senior Services, City of Boulder Human Services Department
October 2017
Clinica – Homeless Outreach Team
CU Environmental Center “FLOWS”
Division of Housing – City of Boulder, Kurt Firnhaber and Kristin Hyser
Volunteer Erica Meyer
June 2017
Dr. Ron Cabrera
City of Boulder Department of Transportation – “Go Boulder”
Volunteer Ana Karina Casas
St. Paul’s Methodist Church – “STEM Rev”
Boulder County Housing and Human Services: Healthy Kids and Adults Eligibility Technicians
Boulder Building Blocks Fund
March 2017
Lyn Young
David Kennedy – Catluck
Boulder Police Department – Homeless Outreach Team – Officer Jenny Paddock and Office Abel Ramos
Gail Promboin
Amy Tremper
October 2016
St. Benedict Health and Healing Ministry
Ingrid Castro-Campos
Nan Jenner Bryant
June 2016
Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA)
Engaged Latino Parents Advancing School Outcomes through the Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
Claudia Sanchez
Luisa Silva De Murillo
March 2016
Housing First Team for the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
Oracle
Sue Percifield
October 2015
ReSchool Colorado – Donnell-Kay Foundation
Harvest of Hope Pantry
Caren Phillips from Intercambio
June 2015
CLEAResult
Boulder Area Ram Network-Colorado State University Alumni Association
CU Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE) Program
Donated Dental Services, a program of Dental Lifeline Network – Colorado
March 2015
eGo CarShare
“I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County
Stephanie Iannone – Housing Helpers
Greg Harms – Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
November 2014
First Presbyterian Church
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Program
Ken Wilson
Danica Powell, Mo Rait and Antonia Gaona – NOBO Library
June 2014
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
Mercedes Garcia – Resident of Kalmia
Christine Bettel – Family Self Sufficiency program graduate
Steven Lane from Kephart Architects and JV DeSousa
April 2014
Margie Rotkin – The Special Needs Organization
Mark Saprony (facility manager) and Residents – Presbyterian Manor
Andrew Moore – Chief Information Officer of Boulder Valley School District
Fran Ryan – Impact on Education
October 2013
Kyle McDaniel, Cornerstone Housing Alliance LLC and Lou Della Cava from LJD Enterprises, Inc.
Dave Maloney, Moving Connection
Linda Peth, Walnut Place Resident Council president
Kurt Wunnicke, Walnut Place Community Gardens
June 2013
Nick Kaminsky, Center for People with Disabilities
Hanna Dansky, Boulder Food Rescue
Joel Hayes, Boulder County Legal Services
March 2013
Richard Garcia and Valerie Gonzalez – Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition
Maria del Rosario Alvarado Gonzalez, Gabina Silva, Cristina Sanchez, and Mayra Zavala – Resident Partners
Brian Larson and Nicole Mansour – First Bank
Darcey Borzileri – Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
October 2012
Wanda Pelegrina Caldas, Sue Prant, and Rich Points – Community Cycles
Olga Jacoby – Community Programs Specialist, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
David Shurman and Residents of Presbyterian Manor – Presbyterian Manor
June 2012
Barb and Joe Eberle – Volunteers (Thanksgiving Meals)
Alex Zinga – Youth Services Initiative (YSI) City of Boulder
Janet Fulton – City of Boulder Housing and Human Services
March 2012
Peggy Fernandez – Colorado Housing & Finance Authority (CHFA)
June Bianchi – Mental Health Partners of Boulder County
Dave Wyatt & John Wyatt – Wyatt Construction
Care Connect of Boulder County
