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We will be a church and people
The Boulder Vision Project is our capital
campaign to love our city in ways that show we
are uniquely for our city. We are For Boulder
With Love
TOGETHER WE WILL BE BOTH A PLACE AND A PEOPLE FOR BOULDER
For over 150 years, we have believed that our location in the heart of Boulder is a gift and an opportunity.
Reflecting on the needs of our city, our goal is to improve our facilities so that we can create spaces where people can feel the love of Christ on common ground.
We’ve renovated our old preschool and children’s ministry wing so we can welcome Boulder families to a beautiful preschool.
The main campus will be renovated to suit our current needs and our desire to be a place where people feel Jesus’ love on common ground.
The Annex is the building diagonally across from the main campus. We want to use this property to meet the needs identified in our city: vocational training and affordable housing.
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TOTAL CAMPAIGN NEED
=
$1.5 MILLION
As a community, we will orient our lives
as a gift for others.
I am for Boulder with love.
"As someone who has struggled with addiction and homelessness in the past, I understand the needs here as well as the possibilities. God’s grace has allowed me to overcome many obstacles in my life, and now all I want to do is give back to this city that I love. Through my work at Mental Health Partners, serving in the community, and praying for people as I walk Pearl Street, I am For Boulder With Love.”
I am for Boulder with love.
"After living in Boulder for 35 years, we absolutely love the people of our city—especially our neighbors in North Boulder. A few years back we decided together that we wanted our home to be a gift to our neighborhood. In the summer we host a happy hour on our driveway, called ‘Drinks on the Drive’—an open invite for our neighbors to come gather, meet each other, and catch up on life. Through this simple act, God has opened up countless ways for us to be For Boulder With Love.”
I am for Boulder with love.
"My time as a student at CU has been filled with defining moments. From graduating with a major in Engineering to meeting life-long friends, the last four years have been an incredible blessing to me. But being a student in college can also be challenging, confusing, and lonely. Through God’s leading, I’ve been able to serve college students through our University Ministry. In this way, I am For Boulder With Love.”
I am for Boulder with love.
"When I moved to the U.S. from Taiwan as a student many years ago, I struggled with communicating in English for even simple tasks. Life was exciting, but also challenging. Over the years, God has given me many opportunities to use my past experiences to help those going through similar challenges. Through CU and other organizations, God continues to bring the nations to us here in Boulder. By helping international women and others new to the community feel more at home, I am for Boulder With Love.”
I am for Boulder with love.
"When I moved to the U.S. from Taiwan as a student many years ago, I struggled with communicating in English for even simple tasks. Life was exciting, but also challenging. Over the years, God has given me many opportunities to use my past experiences to help those going through similar challenges. Through CU and other organizations, God continues to bring the nations to us here in Boulder. By helping international women and others new to the community feel more at home, I am for Boulder With Love.”
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Capital Campaign
Project Timelines
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`Sanctuary
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Transportation
`Sanctuary
WINTER2026
Line of Sight to Five Year Revenues
The service agreement with Learning Care Group (Pathways Learning Academy) is for 5 years of operation. The current forecast of revenues that Grace Commons will receive from Learning Care Group will pay back the investment in the preschool modifications by year 4 and provide additional revenues to repay debt obligations for the main church renovation in the ensuing years of operation.
JULY2022
Preschool Surpasses Projections
The preschool starts to turn a small profit and is ahead of what we anticipated. We are grateful for this partnership.
WINTER2026
Preschool Opens
In January 2022, Learning Care Group received temporary licensing approval from the State of Colorado, allowing it to do a soft launch on January 17, 2022 with 30 students enrolled. The City of Boulder followed shortly with permanent licensing in February 2022. We are thrilled to be able to meet a very real need in the Boulder area with this state-of-the-art preschool.
WINTER2026
Learning Care Group Takes Occupancy
Learning Care Group will take occupancy when Grace Commons receives a certificate of occupancy from the City of Boulder. This is based on completion of construction by PG Arnold and approved inspections by the City. A temporary CO was received in mid-June 2021, which allowed Learning Care Group to begin the licensure process with the State of Colorado. Learning Care Group will begin recruiting and hiring staff for the pre-school. This includes the hiring of a School Relations Coordinator who will be the primary liaison between the pre-school and Grace Commons.
WINTER2026
Planning Board Approvals, Entitlement Approval & Low Income Housing Tax Credits Application
Planning Board review and approval and subsequent City Council review was received in January 2022. The City Council review and approval will entitle Grace Commons Church to build the project that has been reviewed and approved. Entitlement will allow Grace Commons Church to submit its application for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to the State of Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA).
WINTER2026
Site Review Submittal
Planning Board review and approval and subsequent City Council review was received in January 2022. The City Council review and approval will entitle Grace Commons Church to build the project that has been reviewed and approved. Entitlement will allow Grace Commons Church to submit its application for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to the State of Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA).
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SPRING2023
Annex Construction Begins
We hope to start construction in April 2023. The Annex project is expected to take about 12 months to complete, with the Annex open for use by July 2024.
WINTER2023
Annex Applications Begin
Application for building permit will be submitted in December 2022. Application to CHFA for 9% affordable housing tax credits will be made in February 2023. Our congregation will be invited to approve the financing structure on the Annex. Pinkard Construction to finalize Guaranteed Maximum Price contract prior to financial closing. We hope to receive the building permit from the City of Boulder in March 2023.
WINTER2023
Term sheet and operating agreement in development with Moss Denver to operate the Annex event space. A Precious Child has agreed to partner with us to provide workforce training to foster children aging out of the program. This training will done through the Annex coffee shop and retail store.
Application to the Boulder Community Foundation for a community assistance grant was submitted mid-September for the amount of $9000. We developed a prospectus for investors in order to solicit private investment in the Annex during the Fall of 2022.
WINTER2023
Term sheet and operating agreement in development with Moss Denver to operate the Annex event space. A Precious Child has agreed to partner with us to provide workforce training to foster children aging out of the program. This training will done through the Annex coffee shop and retail store.
Application to the Boulder Community Foundation for a community assistance grant was submitted mid-September for the amount of $9000. We developed a prospectus for investors in order to solicit private investment in the Annex during the Fall of 2022.
WINTER2023
Construction Documents/ Project Bidding/ Building Permits
With entitlement in hand Grace Commons can proceed to final design and bidding of the Annex project. Construction drawings were developed and submitted to the City of Boulder for review prior to bidding and building permit applications made in alignment with the bidding process.
Application to the Boulder Community Foundation for a community assistance grant was submitted mid-September for the amount of $9000. We developed a prospectus for investors in order to solicit private investment in the Annex during the Fall of 2022.
WINTER2023
Additional Funding Sources
Site review documents were submitted to the City in January 2021, and comments received in February. A second site review package was submitted in April 2021 that addressed comments from the Design Advisory Board and City staff. Comments were received from the City in early May 2021, and a third submittal made to the City in June 2021.
Application to the Boulder Community Foundation for a community assistance grant was submitted mid-September for the amount of $9000. We developed a prospectus for investors in order to solicit private investment in the Annex during the Fall of 2022.
WINTER2023
Initializing Financing Structure
Worthy cause grants
Social impact investors
Other gifts outside of Grace Commons
Transportation
SPRING2023
Demolition & Construction of the Main Campus
Completion of the construction documents and submittal for the building permit is planned for 4th quarter 2024. Demolition of the Geneva Wing and Westminster Hall should commence in late spring 2025 and be completed by summer 2025. Temporary structures and walls will be completed prior to construction commencing on the new work. Construction is expected to be complete by Fall 2026!
SPRING2023
Preparation of Construction Documents & selection of General Contractoc
City Council approval will entitle Grace Commons to build the project that has been approved. It is currently recommended that the Annex project proceed to final design and construction completion before the main campus work is undertaken. This will allow for the pre-school operation to confirm its revenue projections and for Grace Commons to hire a senior pastor to lead discussions on the details of the final renovation.
Completion of construction documents should proceed after completion of the Annex in early 2024. Whilst the documents are being finalized a General Contractor partner should be selected to assist in the final design, pricing and material selection for the project. This partnership will allow for excellent budget control and forecasting.
cCompletion of the construction documents and submittal for the building permit is planned for 4th quarter 2024. Demolition of thecGcneva Wing and Westminster Hall should commence in late spring 2025 and be completed by summer 2025. Temporary structures and walls will be completed prior to construction commencing on the new work. Construction is expected to be complete by Fall 2026!c
Events
JAN-JUL2022
Boulder Vision Project Updates
On the first Sunday of every month through July 2022. The Boulder Vision Project Team will host monthly updates aim to keep everyone informed on what’s happening with the Annex and Main Campus.
FEB 72021
Boulder Vision Project Town Hall & Celebration
There is some great news to share regarding the Boulder Vision Project and our capital campaign! There will be plenty of time for Q&A. Please join us as we celebrate what God is doing through you!
FEB2020
For Boulder With Love Vision Forums
For Boulder, with Love Leadership Team presents information about the vision, facility planning process and capital campaign.
FEB2020
Vision Series Small Groups
Wednesdays at the church. Small groups to engage with during the vision series.
FEB2022
Boulder Vision Dinners
Dinner and conversation to discover more about the For Boulder, with Love vision and how to participate in it.
