[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E99]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING FOOTHILLS REGIONAL HOUSING AND THE COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL 
               ADVOCATES OF JEFFERSON AND GILPIN COUNTIES

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Foothills 
Regional Housing and the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of 
Jefferson and Gilpin Counties for receiving the Arvada Chamber of 
Commerce's Nonprofit of the Year Award.
  Every year, the Non-Profit of the Year Award typically honors one 
outstanding organization for their support of Arvada and its citizens 
through impactful programs, services, and overall involvement within 
the community.
  This year, Foothills Regional Housing and CASA of Jefferson and 
Gilpin Counties are being recognized together for their innovative 
development of the AVi at Olde Town affordable housing community which 
opened in February 2023. With 100 affordable housing units, AVi serves 
low-income families, homeless veterans, and emancipated foster youth. 
CASA manages an on-site Youth Alliance program which pairs foster youth 
with one-on-one educational, financial, and job mentors. Foothills 
Regional Housing also maintains an on-site case manager who provides 
direct support to residents and connects them to needed outside 
resources such as nutrition assistance or childcare. So far, the AVi 
development has housed over 100 families and made an immeasurable 
impact in the community.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, 
it is my honor to congratulate these two organizations for this award 
and thank them for their contributions to our community.

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