At our club meeting on October 30, 2025, Dan McColley gave a gripping presentation about how Flatirons Habitat for Humanity goes about providing safe and affordable housing for families that need it. Flatirons Habitat covers Boulder and Broomfield counties, where soaring home prices have put stability and opportunity out of reach for many. Flatirons Habitat’s core message is that housing is a right, not a privilege. They require that families invest “sweat equity,” complete financial education, and pay an affordable mortgage in exchange for a Habitat home. Every Habitat home remains permanently affordable, ensuring that future generations will have access to opportunity, stability, and hope.
Key initiatives highlighted included the innovative Boulder Mod modular home factory, which with the help of local governments, school districts, students, and volunteers, is building energy-efficient, net zero homes more quickly and sustainably than in the past. In the past year alone, Flatirons Habitat finished 11 homes and started construction on 13 more, with a vision to increase annual capacity to 30 homes to address lengthy waiting lists.
Building these homes is a collaborative effort. The organization is powered by thousands of volunteer hours from students, retirees, corporate groups, and future homeowners. Partnerships with city and county governments, schools, and businesses are essential for securing land on which to place the homes, volunteers and other resources. Community members are invited to get involved such as by volunteering or making financial contributions.
Flatirons Habitat’s impact goes beyond just constructing houses. They build hope, dignity, and a lasting sense of belonging in Boulder and Broomfield. As the organization continues to grow and innovate, it remains committed to a future where everyone has a place to call home.
