CHFA eNews: Community Connections

April 2025

CHFA eNews

in this issue

CHFA Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 Introduced
Direct Effect Awards Deadline is April 30th
Save the Date: David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament
CHFA in the Community

chfa welcomes new chief financial officer

CHFA is pleased to welcome Guadalupe Gutierrez-Vasquez as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 13, 2025. Gutierrez-Vasquez brings more than 25 years of experience in public finance and financial leadership. As a member of CHFA’s executive team, she will play an integral role in strategies and initiatives to support CHFA’s mission and will work to ensure CHFA’s ongoing financial effectiveness and sustainability.

Meet Guadalupe Gutierrez-Vasquez

affordable housing credit improvement act of 2025 introduced

On Tuesday, April 8th, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 (AHCIA) was introduced in the United States House of Representatives with bipartisan support, including five bipartisan members of the Colorado delegation as original cosponsors. The Senate version of the bill is expected to be introduced soon with Colorado Senator Michael Bennet as an original cosponsor.

The AHCIA proposes to expand and strengthen the federal Housing Tax Credit, a critical affordable housing development tool that incentivizes private investment in the development and preservation of affordable rental housing nationwide. In Colorado, federal Housing Tax Credits have directly supported more than 80,000 units of affordable rental housing since 1986. Please visit the CHFA website to learn more about the impact of the AHCIA, as well as opportunities to support this key piece of legislation.

Support the AHCIA

direct effect awards deadline is april 30th

CHFA is accepting applications for its Direct Effect Awards program through April 30th. Direct Effect Awards recognize and support Colorado nonprofits whose missions align with CHFA’s work to strengthen Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development.

Round One applicants will be notified in late July, and applications for a second round of awards will be accepted beginning August 18th and will close September 12th. Round Two awardees will be notified in early December. More information is available on the CHFA website via the link below.

Direct Effect Awards

save the date: david w. herlinger golf tournament

CHFA is proud to announce that the 2025 David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, August 12th, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton.

This year’s beneficiary is Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC). MOC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to energizing and supporting stakeholders and resident leaders in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood in their efforts to proactively and responsibly tackle the critical issues impacting their quality of life. MOC identifies and addresses many challenges the community faces, including lack of affordable housing. Since 2013, MOC has worked with residents to organize their voices and activate their intentions through community engagement activities.

Please visit the link below to view sponsorship opportunities and learn more.

David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament

chfa in the community

Follow CHFA on social media to keep up with our involvement at various happenings around Colorado. Over the next months, you can find us in attendance and/or proudly sponsoring the following events across the state.

Week of April 28 – May 4

April 29 | 2nd Annual Southwest Housing Summit | Durango | More Information about Southwest Housing Summit
April 29 | The P.L.A.C.E. Spring Community Block Party | Pueblo West | More Information about Community Block Party
April 30 | Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver – Breakfast for Humanity | Denver | More Information about Breakfast for Humanity
April 30 | Silverton Business Summit | Silverton | More Information about Silverton Business Summit
April 30 | Dia de los Niños/Libros – Alamosa Celebration | Alamosa | More Information about Dia de los Niños/Libros
April 30 | TGTHR – Expressions Youth Panel | Superior | More Information about Youth Panel
May 1 | Food for Hope – Decade of Hope Birthday Bash | Brighton | More Information about Birthday Bash
May 1 – May 15 | Reading Partners Colorado After the Bell Campaign | Various Locations | More Information about After the Bell
May 2 | NeighborWorks Southern Colorado 5th Annual Golf Scramble | Pueblo | More Information about Golf Scramble
May 2 | Mile High United Way – 26th Annual Women United Luncheon | Denver | More Information about Women United Luncheon
May 2 | Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area – Cinco de May Fest | Alamosa | More Information about Cinco de May Fest
May 2 | Build Pagosa Inc. – Annual Auction | Pagosa Springs | More Information about Annual Auction
May 2 | The Arc of Pueblo – Golden Tortilla | Pueblo | More Information about Golden Tortilla
May 2 – May 9 | Southern Colorado Small Business Week | Pueblo | More Information about Southern Colorado Small Business Week
May 3 | Hope House Colorado 5K and Fun Run | Arvada | More Information about Fun Run
May 3 | Baby Bear Hugs – 30 Magical Years | Yuma | More Information about Baby Bear Hugs
May 4 | Bikes Together – Bikes and Brunch | Denver | More Information about Bikes and Brunch

Week of May 5 – May 11

May 5 – May 7 | Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) Summit | Denver | More Information about WAHN Summit
May 5 – May 9 | BBB of Southern Colorado – Small Business Week 2025 | Colorado Springs | More Information about Small Business Week Colorado Springs
May 6 | SBDC Small Business Summit – Fort Morgan | Fort Morgan | More Information about Fort Morgan Small Business Summit
May 7 | 13th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference | Ignacio | More Information about Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference
May 7 | SBDC Small Business Summit – Lamar | Lamar | More Information about SBDC Summit
May 8 | GoFarm Sunrise Breakfast | Golden | More Information about Sunrise Breakfast
May 8 | Durango Chamber of Commerce – HR Professional Series | Durango | More Information about HR Professional Series
May 8 | Colorado Dream Foundation – Dream Gala 2025 | Denver | More Information about Dream Gala
May 9 | Almost Home – Spring Out of Homelessness | Brighton | More Information about Almost Home
May 9 | Greenhouse – Glass Half Full Colorado | Denver | More Information about Glass Half Full
May 10 | Foster Alumni Mentors – Starfish Gala | Grand Junction | More Information about Starfish Gala

Week of May 12 – May 18

May 13 – May 16 | Colorado NAHRO Conference | Pueblo | More Information about Colorado NAHRO
May 14 | Girls Inc. of Metro Denver – My Bold Future Luncheon | Denver | More Information about My Bold Future
May 15 | Silver Key Senior Services – Senior Summit | Colorado Springs | More Information about Senior Summit
May 15 | 2025 Dana Crawford Awards | Denver | More Information about Dana Crawford Awards
May 15 | Moonshot edVentures – The Moonshot Showcase | Denver | More Information about Moonshot Showcase
May 15 | Project Pave – Transformations in Bloom | Denver | More Information about Project Pave
May 15 | Karis Community – Annual Spring Fundraiser | Denver | More Information about Karis Community
May 16 | Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce Art and Awards Gala | Alamosa | More Information about Alamosa Awards Gala
May 16 – May 18 | Colorado Women’s Bar Association Annual Convention | Vail | More Information about Women's Bar Association Convention
May 17 | Weld Women2Women – Circle of Sisters Celebration | Greeley | More Information about Circle of Sisters Celebration
May 17 | Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center – Sun Valley Night Market | Federal Heights | More Information about Sun Valley Night Market

Week of May 19 – May 25

May 20 | Law School…Yes We Can – Building Futures | Denver | More Information about Building Futures
May 20 – May 23 | Habitat for Humanity of Colorado – Camp Colorado 2025 | Vail | More Information about Camp Colorado
May 23 | The Delores Project – 25 Years of Building Belonging | Denver | More Information about Building Belonging
May 24 | Friends of Youth and Nature – Bring on Summer Fest | Montrose | More Information about Bring on Summer Fest

For more information, please cont act CHFA.

CHFA Community Relationship Managers:

Trisha Herman, Community Relationship Manager, Eastern Colorado

Kaylee Romero, Community Relationship Manager, South Central Colorado

Caroline Trani, Community Relationship Manager, Southern Colorado

Chris Lopez, Community Relationship Manager, Southwest Colorado

Margie Joy, Community Relationship Manager, Western Slope Colorado

John Plakorus, Manager, Regional Community Relationships

Jerilynn Francis, Chief Communications and Community Partnerships Officer

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