CHFA eNews: Community Connections

February 2025

CHFA eNews

in this issue

Thomas Bryan Appointed Executive Director and CEO of CHFA
Building Legacy: A Black Homeownership Series Begins in March
Dates Announced for 2025 Direct Effect Awards
Season One of The Buildout Podcast Continues
Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan Published
CHFA in the Community

thomas bryan appointed executive director and ceo of chfa

CHFA is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Bryan as Executive Director and CEO, effective March 1, 2025. Thomas has served as CHFA’s Chief Financial Officer since 2019 and previously served as CHFA’s Controller/Director of Accounting.

Thomas will succeed Cris White, who will retire from CHFA on February 28, 2025, following 15 years of dedicated service as executive director and CEO, and more than 35 years at CHFA. Please see the announcement in CHFA’s newsroom linked below for additional information.

Thomas Bryan Named CEO

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building legacy: a black homeownership series begins in march

Beginning Saturday, March 22nd, from Noon to 2:00pm at CrossPurpose in Denver, CHFA will host the first in a series of events called Building Legacy: A Black Homeownership Series. During these events, attendees will explore barriers to homeownership and how to overcome such challenges, as well as the tools and financial resources available to them to become homeowners and create generational wealth.

Each event will build upon the previous one, but attendance is not required at all events. Participants can join the event series at any point. These events are part of CHFA’s Own Your Tomorrow initiative to increase Black and African American homeownership in Colorado.

dates announced for 2025 direct effect awards

Dates for the 2025 Direct Effect Awards are now available. 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.

The first round will open April 1st and close April 30th, and awardees will be notified in late July. The second round will open August 18th and close September 12th, and awardees will be notified in early December. More information is available on the CHFA website via the link below.

Direct Effect Awards

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season one of the buildout podcast continues

The first five episodes of Season One of The Buildout podcast are available now on the CHFA website as well as across all major streaming platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Subscribe to hear new episodes published every other Thursday.

Topics explored on the podcast so far include CHFA’s history, modular housing, and homelessness in urban and rural contexts. The latest episode, released on February 20th, explores Black and African American homeownership, and includes conversations with individuals and organizations that have been working to close the gap between white and Black homeownership in Colorado.

Listen to The Buildout

middle-income housing tax credit (mihtc) allocation plan published

The 2025 Middle-income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) Allocation Plan has been approved by CHFA’s Board of Directors and is available now on CHFA’s website. MIHTC was established through the passage of House Bill 24-1316 by the Colorado General Assembly in 2024.

The plan applies to CHFA’s administration of MIHTC in 2025 to support the development of affordable middle-income housing serving residents earning between 80 percent and 120 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), and up to 140 percent AMI in rural resort counties.

MIHTC Allocation Plan

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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 February 24 – March 2

February 27 | Rise Above Colorado – I Rise Above Celebration | Denver | More Information about Rise Above Colorado
February 28 | Westminster Public Schools Foundation Annual Breakfast Fundraiser| Westminster | More Information about Westminster Schools Breakfast Fundraiser
February 28 | Reaching Hope – Self Care-a-oke | Brighton | More Information about Raising Hope
February 28 | Power to Act – Dignity First Dinner | Durango | More Information about Power to Act
March 1 | The Ivy Community Fund – Mardi Gras Soiree | Centennial | More Information about Mardi Gras Soiree

Week of March 3 – March 9

March 4 | Northern Colorado Real Estate Summit | Fort Collins | More Information about Real Estate Summit
March 5 | WRC Women’s History Month Portrait Exhibit and Reception | Durango | More Information about WRC event
March 6 | SAME Café – SAME Table Celebration | Denver | More Information about SAME Table Celebration
March 8 | Congreso De Acequias | San Luis | More Information about Congreso De Acequias
March 8 | Sims-Fayola Foundation Mardis Gras Gala | Denver | More Information about Mardis Gras Gala
March 9 | Sportswomen of Colorado - Annual Awards Celebration | Denver | More Information about Sportswomen of Colorado Annual Awards

Week of March 10 – March 16

March 12 | WRC Women’s History Month – Womenade | Durango | More Information about Womenade
March 15 | Outreach United Resource Center – Empty Bowls | Longmont | More Information about Empty Bowls

Week of March 17 – March 23

March 20 | Montrose Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting Luncheon | Montrose | More Information about MEDC Luncheon

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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