December Extreme Endeavors: 2016 Year in Review

As we near the end of 2016, it's a great time to pause and reflect on the year. Here's a glimpse into what 2016 looked like for Extreme Community Makeover. What we accomplished this year: 4,095 volunteers participated 258 projects completed 340 alleys cleaned 21,395 volunteer hours invested in Denver neighborhoods More importantly, we are building relationships, providing encouragement, & surrounding people with the reassurance that someone cares enough about them to show up and help in some way. The video below is a great example of how I have seen you and countless others make a difference as together we build a movement of being good neighbors to one another. Thank you for a great year!Sincerely,Angela Bomgaars   Check out our latest video, which premiered at the Art is in the Air event last month! 2016 Year In Review January - organized volunteer happy hours to encourage new volunteers February - started the year with our amazing Extreme Teams volunteers March - kicked off the year with good friends during the Spring Kick-Off April - planned the annual Go: Westwood event for nearly 400 volunteers May - connected with many new volunteer groups June - mobilized a record 1,360 volunteers during this month alone July - witnessed volunteers from 17 states around the country August - celebrated our incredible volunteers during the ECM Fun Day BBQ September - enjoyed seeing neighbors connect with their neighbors October - savored the spectacular fall weather for doing projects November - hosted our best fundraising event yet, Art is in the Air December -  appreciated an amazing year, made possible by many people The Local Deck The first edition of The Local Deck is now available. Each box is filled with 26 coasters with a discount offer to one of 14 local Denver restaurants, 6 breweries & distilleries, & 6 outdoor brands. With more than $300 in savings in each box and valid for all of 2017, The Local Deck makes the perfect gift. $1 from every box sold will be donated to ECM, which is the reason why you can also get a special 15% off code for online orders through the flyer below. Board of Directors Open House Event: Thursday, January 12 Have you ever wondered what being on a board of directors entails? As you look ahead to 2017, are you looking for ways to use your skills in that type of a role? If you have any interest or questions about what it would mean to serve on the board of directors for Extreme Community Makeover, we will be hosting an open house at the ECM office (4200 Morrison Road, Unit 3, Denver, 80219) on Thursday, January 12 from 5:30-7:00 pm. You can drop by for 10-15 minutes or stay the whole time - whatever works for your schedule. We will have a short presentation at 6:00 & 6:30 pm. The rest of the time will be informal so you can ask any questions you have and learn more about what it would be like to serve on the board. Amazon Smile Don't forget that any gift giving you do on Amazon can lead to a donation to ECM. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Extreme Community Makeover whenever you shop through the AmazonSmile link, which you can find here. November Volunteers Thank you to the volunteers who got involved during the month of November! Henry's TavernLakewood Stake YouthSoutheast Christian SchoolTeam Newell App Facebook Twitter YouTube