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Marzo 10, 2026

Award Recipient: Fran Chavez
Presented by: Roberto Rivero

Fran Chavez began her journey with the Golden West community in 2013, bringing with her more than 30 years of professional experience. Over the past 13 years, Fran has provided far more than hair care—she has offered connection, compassion, and a welcoming space where residents felt heard, valued, and renewed. Each visit to the salon left residents not only looking stylish, but feeling genuinely cared for.

Under her leadership, the salon quickly became a warm and trusted community asset. Residents grew accustomed to her soft, gentle approach and her friendly, reassuring conversations. Fran had a special ability to listen carefully and accommodate the unique preferences of older adults who knew exactly how they wanted to look and would not settle for less than a style they loved.

As demand grew, Fran expanded services to include color, permanents, blow-dries, curling iron styles, and roller sets—always ensuring that every individual walked out feeling confident, satisfied, and proud of their appearance.

The salon’s popularity grew steadily, with Fran providing between two and five haircuts per day, Lunes through Viernes—approximately 50 to 60 haircuts per month. Beyond her professional services, Fran demonstrated extraordinary kindness. When residents shared that they had skipped breakfast, Fran began bringing fruit and snacks every Martes, turning a simple gesture into a cherished routine.

Fran fondly recalls the meaningful conversations shared during haircuts, describing those moments as her favorite—listening to residents reflect on their life journeys and stories. In one particularly touching example of her compassion, Fran continued to provide haircuts to a resident who struggled financially, accepting checks she never intended to cash—eventually accumulating 15 to 20 uncashed checks—because she believed everyone deserved to feel good and dignified.

Throughout her tenure, Fran recognized that the most important part of her role was not just hairstyling, but the social interaction, trust, and sense of belonging she provided. She became a confidant, a familiar presence, and a valued connection for many residents. She also recalls men coming in to negotiate prices, trim mustaches and beards, and leave feeling refreshed and respected.

When asked what she would miss most about Golden West, Fran simply said, “I will miss the residents—they are like family.” She also expressed gratitude for the positive changes at Golden West, noting that BHP has done an excellent job in creating a wonderful living community.

Fran Chavez’s dedication, generosity, and heartfelt service have left a lasting legacy at Golden West. She is truly deserving of this nomination and recognition.

Award Recipient: PLAYBoulder Foundation
Presented by: Jamillah Richmond

The PLAYBoulder Foundation values of supporting accessibility, health & wellness, sustainability, collaboration, connection, and fiscal stewardship are seen throughout their overwhelming support of BHP families within the Tantra Lake community and beyond. They are known by many in the community for helping median to low-income families access enrichment through $250 scholarships via a lottery; however, they are investing in programs for BHP kids through a 6-week Art Camp and soon a 6-week Soccer camp, both hosted on site at Tantra Lake.

With the support of The PLAYBoulder Foundation Tree Trust, the Tantra Lake property was able to install 35 trees, of which 33 are fruit-bearing, along with more than 200 pollinator plants. This turned what was once an unused lot into a food forest that will help to build community resilience, skills, address food insecurity, and reduce isolation. The Tantra Lake community has become closer and more engaged/community oriented, in part due to the direct and indirect support of all of the PLAYBoulder Foundation staff.

They are also invested in supporting the ongoing care of the food forest through community outreach by managing another innovative program in which 6 Resident Stewards, who are residents of Tantra Lake, will be paid $3,600 each, funded by the Arbor Day Grant and Climate Equity Fund. Resident Stewards will care for the food forest and assist with outreach; this will not only create opportunities but help to provide supplemental income which can positively impact housing security for those six households.

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