Category Archives: Impact

REALTOR® Michelle Enciso is recognized as the 2026 Colorado’s Heart Award Southeast District Finalist for her longstanding commitment to serving adults with developmental disabilities and the families who support them. Through her volunteer leadership with Our House Inc., Michelle combines her passion for community service with her real estate expertise, expanding resources, strengthening partnerships, and

REALTOR® Olivia Merrill is recognized as the 2026 Colorado’s Heart Award Metro District Finalist for her dedication to strengthening Denver’s Lowry neighborhood through community leadership, advocacy, and meaningful local engagement. As a leader with Lowry United Neighborhoods (LUN), Olivia brings residents, businesses, and community partners together to build stronger connections and create lasting impact. Her

Congratulations to Heather Washburn, REALTOR® and the 2026 Colorado’s Heart Award recipient. Through personal compassion and unwavering service, Heather transforms life experience into meaningful advocacy for survivors of sexual assault. Her volunteer leadership with SAVA Center reflects the Heart Award’s mission to recognize REALTORS® whose commitment to community extends far beyond real estate. Read Heather’s

Colorado’s Heart Award celebrates REALTORS® whose service extends far beyond the transaction—honoring professionals who strengthen communities through compassion, leadership, and volunteerism. This year’s winner and district finalists have dedicated countless hours to supporting survivors, advocating for affordable housing, serving individuals with developmental disabilities, and building stronger neighborhoods across Colorado. Their stories are powerful reminders that

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation continues its commitment to all Coloradans, where we’ve been investing in grants to help local communities for 31 years. These grants would not be possible without the support and vision of Colorado REALTORS® and industry partners.

It’s profound and inspiring to look back on 30 years of helping Coloradans. Thanks to the dedicated, forward-thinking REALTORS® who founded the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Foundation, and the Education Foundation, the lives of tens of thousands of Coloradans all across our state have been improved.

Welcome to the Inaugural Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation Impact Report. For 30 years, the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation has been committed to helping Colorado communities, a vision that continues to
this day because of the support and involvement of REALTORS® and industry partners.