Community-Based Solutions
COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS
From mental health and homelessness to disaster relief and economic recovery, the Foundation not only provides grants to support nonprofits serving community members, but we also collaborate with community leaders, partners, donors, and organizations to address both immediate
and emerging challenges that affect us all.
SENIOR CITIZEN NEEDS
The Broomfield Community Foundation, alongside local government and community members, is coming together to assess the evolving needs of our senior citizens. We recognize that this vital population has spent decades contributing to the growth and vibrancy of our community, building careers, raising families, and shaping the place we call home. As they enter their retirement, we aim to ensure they have the resources and support needed to remain in Broomfield with dignity and security. Through collaboration and thoughtful planning, we are committed to fostering a community where our seniors can continue to thrive and enjoy the quality of life they deserve.
ADDRESSING THE HOUSING CRISIS
A key issue facing Colorado—including the City and County of Broomfield—is the growing housing crisis. Housing has become increasingly unaffordable, particularly for single-parent households, low-income renters, and aspiring homeowners. The state’s housing shortage is driven by rising costs, limited supply, and increasing rents. As a result, many households are spending more than half of their income on housing, leaving them severely cost-burdened. To view the most recent City and County of Broomfield Housing report click
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Housing with Heart:
Two Groundbreakings Signal Hope for a More Affordable Broomfield
At the Broomfield Community Foundation, we know that community-based solutions are strongest when we collaborate—bringing together civic and business leaders, donors, partners, and organizations to address the challenges that affect us all. And today, we celebrate not just collaboration, but progress.
The BCF would like to congratulate these groups for rolling up their sleeves to make affordable housing a real possibility in Broomfield, Colorado: Broomfield Housing Alliance Board of Commissioners, Kristin Hyser, ED of the Broomfield Housing Alliance and her team, the City and County of Broomfield leadership including Guyleen Castriotta.
Two major affordable housing projects officially broke ground this summer, demonstrating what’s possible when vision, advocacy, and partnership come together to serve community needs.
1. The Grove at Cottonwood
The Grove is a first-of-its-kind housing community prioritizing the housing needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This innovative development will offer 40 high-quality, permanently affordable rental homes that prioritize accessibility, inclusion, and dignity.
With trauma-informed design, a built-in resident concierge, and intentional community-building features, The Grove is more than a housing project—it’s a place where every resident is seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.
We applaud the additional collaborators on this project - the courageous parents and self-advocates whose determination made this vision a reality, Blue Line Development and Caddis Collaborative as well as FRIENDS of Broomfield and Imagine!.
2. Harvest Hill
Harvest Hill will provide 152 new affordable homes for families earning 30–70% of the area median income. Located near schools, jobs, grocery stores, and public transportation, this development also features sustainability-forward amenities like rooftop solar, EV charging stations, and a community room.
Led by the Ulysses Development Group, Harvest Hill is the product of strong public-private partnership— financing provided by the Colorado Housing Finance Authority, the City and County of Broomfield and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Housing —Harvest Hill is poised to make a lasting impact. It will also partner with Broomfield FISH to connect residents with hunger-prevention and family stability services.
Both projects reflect a bold, locally driven vision to address Broomfield’s housing crisis. And both are powerful examples of what can be achieved when we work together.
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BROOMFIELD CITIZENS AND LEADERS ARE TAKING ACTION
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Broomfield Housing Solutions Forum (BHSF) is a newly formed network of community organizations and individuals dedicated to advocating for and implementing housing solutions. Their mission is to ensure that anyone who wishes to call Broomfield home can access and maintain safe, stable, affordable, and quality housing.
BHSF focuses on supporting Broomfield residents earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), a benchmark used to assess housing affordability and determine eligibility. Approximately 30 representatives of the housing program meet regularly to advance these efforts.
HOUSING STABLITY TASK FORCE (HSTF)
After years of ongoing dialogue about housing insecurity in the Broomfield community, theHousing Stability Task Force was established to explore how additional financial resources could be leveraged to meet the needs of those most vulnerable to housing instability. With the support of a $50,000 seed grant from the Rose Community Foundation, the Task Force is partnering with local leaders and subject-matter experts to identify both new and sustainable sources of local funding. Their goal is to bridge the growing gap between Broomfield’s largely static housing resources and the community’s increasing and urgent housing needs.
To learn more about housing needs and potential solutions in Broomfield, please review Housing For All: A Collaborative Housing Strategy for Broomfield 2025+.
2011-2012 Sweep Report: A look at key indicators, trends and needs in Broomfield Colorado.
