About Us
Since 2008, HomesFund has been helping people achieve their homeownership goals. Our team does this by prioritizing our customers’ needs and placing their long-term financial stability and well-being at the forefront. HomesFund believes that a community that has healthy and happy homeowners is a vibrant and thriving community.
The mission of HomesFund is to build diverse and resilient communities by supporting the development of affordable housing programs, and empowering residents with the financial resources and educational tools to achieve homeownership in Southwest Colorado.
The HomesFund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is a certified Community Development Financial Institute and a HUD approved housing counseling agency. The HomesFund receives funding to administer a variety of homeownership programs on behalf of the local jurisdictions including the Fair Share Program for the City of Durango and the Durango Mountain Resort program for La Plata County.
We are grateful to our broad base of community partners, who like us, see the value in providing homeownership opportunities in southwest Colorado.
Board of Directors
Jim Wotkyns, Chair – Owner/Broker, Wells Group
Laura Lewis Marchino, Vice-Chair – Executive Director, Region 9 Economic Development District
Sidny Zink, Secretary-Treasurer – Owner, Fredrick Zink & Associates
Barry Spear – Retired – Attorney
Nicole Holt – Executive Director, Archuleta Housing Corporation
Chris Ruecker – Chief Financial Officer, Steamworks
Shawn Candelaria – Durango Market President, Four Corners Community Bank
Donate to HomesFund
Please consider contributing to HomesFund. Your support will ensure a pipeline of affordable housing opportunities for the workforce of Southwest Colorado. Contributions made to HomesFund are tax deductible, and contributions over $250 qualify for a 25% Enterprise Zone State Tax Credit. We are grateful for contributions in any amount. Thank you!
HomesFund is hiring a Manager of Construction Lending – 2022 Manager of Construction Lending Job Description. Email Lisa Bloomquist at lisa@homesfund.org to apply.