We are celebrating 20 years of service! For 20 years, HBA Cares has stood at the intersection of vision and service, bringing together the home-building industry and compassionate hearts to transform lives across our region. As the philanthropic arm of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs, we channel the skills, resources, and passion of builders, contractors, and community partners into tangible projects that change lives. We have stepped in during the most crucial of times from building downtown parklets to help struggling local businesses during COVID to rebuilding of Mountain Shadows Community Park after the Waldo Canyon fire. We don’t need an excuse to help though. Some of our other projects include revitalizing the children’s playground at the Ronald McDonald House, creating an inclusive play space for children with special needs through Zach’s Place, supporting the build of two buildings for Mary’s Home. Each project reflects our belief that shelter, dignity, and hope should be within reach for all. With your help, we can continue building connection, restoring communities, and extending a hand to those who need it most.

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Our most recent project, the Woody & Millie Ingram Guest House, stands as a testament to what can be accomplished when compassion meets craftsmanship. This two-story, 25-suite facility was more than four years in the making, from the first meeting with architects to the moment its doors opened to families in need. Over 150 trade partners and countless volunteers contributed thousands of hours to bring this vision to life. Through the generosity of our community, more than $4.2 million in donations were raised, ensuring high-quality construction, donated materials, and long-term operational sustainability. Designed with energy-efficient features and a serene, healing environment, the Guest House provides a comforting refuge just steps away from loved ones receiving care.

 

This remarkable project has been honored with a National Association of Home Builders – Association Excellence Award for Best Community Project Completed, a national recognition celebrating the extraordinary teamwork, generosity, and community spirit that made the Guest House a reality. It embodies the very heart of HBA Cares—a model of compassionate service and forward-thinking design that will continue to support families for generations to come.

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As we celebrate two decades of building hope and community, we invite you to join us in continuing this legacy of care. Your generosity makes it possible for us to say “yes” when our neighbors need us most — to respond quickly, build thoughtfully, and make a lasting impact. Every gift, no matter the size, strengthens the foundation of compassion that HBA Cares was built on. Together, we can ensure the next 20 years are filled with even more stories of lives changed, families supported, and communities rebuilt.