Sol Center at Alta Verde
Sol Center at Alta Verde
Care. Collaboration. Community.
FIRC and Building Hope are committed to meeting the community’s most pressing needs and together, will increase their collaboration and efficiency.
The high cost of living makes Summit County a difficult place to live. FIRC & Building Hope empower people through education and support to help them manage the challenges of housing, parenting, mental health & healthcare so our community can thrive.
FOR OUR CLIENTS
Seamless, equitable access to resources and opportunities
FOR OUR NONPROFITS
Enhanced efficiencies and cross-collaboration
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Strengthen summit county’s workforce
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The Need
The Sol Center will also result in significant overhead cost-savings of an estimated $200,000 annually. These funds will go directly back to the community in the form of food, medical, mental health, and housing assistance in response to the sustained high demand for supports post-pandemic.
With the pandemic came a drastic rise in demand for food, housing, and mental health services. Thirty percent of residents accessed these agencies’ services last year through 8,500 appointments and countless touchpoints, walk-ins, and follow-ups.
People often need various resources to achieve stability. Stigma, fear, and fragmented assistance can stand in the way. A centralized building provides clients with the integrated services of FIRC, Building Hope, and community partners.
The Project
In the summer of 2021, the Town of Breckenridge decided to dedicate part of the McCain parcel to workforce housing and a nonprofit campus. Discussions with FIRC and Building Hope’s Boards of Directors made it clear that FIRC had the resources, through the sale of current buildings, to contribute significant financing towards the project. In addition to the Town of Breckenridge’s generous donation of a 75-year land lease, the in-kind services of Allen-Guerra Architecture, Rockridge Building Company, Jack Wolfe and Interiors by Design make the project possible.
An 18,150 square foot building will house a community food market, thrift store, offices for FIRC and Building Hope staff, and meeting space for community partners. Currently, the two organizations operate out of five different buildings, stretching budgets thin and reducing collaboration opportunities. Having all services under one roof increases ease of access, reduces stigma, and encourages clients to seek services they otherwise might not.
The Building
Total: 18,150 square feet (sf)
- Ground Level – 7250 sf Food Market and Thrift & Treasure Store
- Upper Floor – 7130 sf offices, conference and meeting space
- Basement – Storage Area – 3770 sf
The Location
The Town of Breckenridge pledged $50M to build 900 workforce housing units throughout Breckenridge. As part of their ambitious plan, the Alta Verde workforce neighborhood will have 250 net-zero rental units. Half of the units will be designated as low-income units. The Sol Center will be adjacent to the workforce neighborhood, on a free bus line, and ADA accessible.
Sol Center In the News
- Summit Daily – Sol Center & Vail Health
- Summit Daily – Summit County’s Largest Non-Profit
- Summit Daily – Financial Assistance
- LIV Sotheby’s – Supports the Sol Center
- Summit Daily – Sol Center Groundbreaking
- Summit Daily – Colorado Springs Donors
- Summit Daily – Sol Center Continued Support
- Summit Daily – Official Facility Named (Sol Center)
- Sol Center – Groundbreaking Video
Donors
Marci & Andy Aerenson
Eric Arrington
Allen Bacher
Sarah Barclay
Joanne Bauer
Scott Binder
Chris Alleman & Josh Blanchard
Gini Bradley
Sheila Brockmeier
Jennifer & John Broker
Deborah & Frederick Brown
Phillip Brown
Linda Bush
Lynn & Robert Butts
Kendra Carpenter & Brian Binge
Dick & Cathy Carleton
Sue & Howard Carver
Kathy Angotti & Tim Casey
Jon Copeland
Linda & Marc Crawford
Janet & Larry Crispell
Susan Propper & Don Dankner
Candice De Linda & Nick Doran
Anna & Mike Dudick
Michael* Dudick
Deb Edwards
Dennis Duane Erickson
Jaime FitzSimons
Julie & Mark Ford
Johanna & Dan Gibbs
Brett Gray
Kathy Grotemeyer
Beth & Neil Groundwater
Linda & Brian Hall
Shannon & Peter Haynes
Staff of Hearthstone
Scott Holzer
Ellen & Harry Hufft
Jill Bryant & Larry Hutton
Kathleen Jenkins
Peter & Stacy Joyce
Donna & Keith Kennedy
Susan & Jonathan Knopf
Kelley Lau JT Ten & Robert Lau
Silverthorne Lodging LLC
Mary Ann & Dale Louis
Sharon Martin
Gary Martinez
Michael McCullough
Michael McDonald
Mark McManis
Sandra & Jay Mesinger
Amy Millisor
Mike Millisor
Michael Molloy
Robyn & David Nicoli
Evelyn Oconnor
Viktoria & Stephen Oppito
Barbara & Nicholas Payne
Tamara Pogue
Kristi Rashidi
Pierina Reyes
Trish & Steve Shapiro
Laura & Aaron Shriner
Brianne & Eleanor Snow
Karn & Frank Stiegelmeier
Alexandra Storm
Sherry & Wilson Strong
Bob Taylor
Deb & Ken Torrington
Kimberly & Rick Tramontana
Ginny & John Vietti
Robert Walker
John & Carre Warner
Amy & Troy Wineland
Jack & Wendy Wolfe
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