Golfers Raise $105,000 for Montbello Organizing Committee
(DENVER) – Colorado Housing and Finance Authority’s (CHFA) annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament raised $105,000 for Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC) on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Based in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood, MOC is a community organization dedicated to energizing and supporting Montbello stakeholders and resident leaders in their efforts to proactively and responsibly tackle the critical issues impacting their quality of life.
“We are extremely grateful for this support from CHFA and appreciate the involvement of all who participated in the tournament,” said Donna Garnett, chief executive officer of MOC. “The Montbello neighborhood is a strong and vibrant community with many challenges. CHFA has been a champion for our work for many years, supporting our affordable housing and economic development endeavors, and now providing much-needed support in a time when our organization is navigating financial uncertainty and the elevated needs of our neighbors in so many areas. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.” MOC was formed from a diverse group of Montbello residents that began meeting in 2013 to establish ways to address the issues that Montbello residents face. Today, it operates as a nonprofit community development corporation with a broad range of initiatives including affordable housing,
mental health support, youth programming, health and wellness coaching, transportation solutions, and a community grocery store that is set to open by the end of the year.
“Through their leadership in advancing affordable housing, economic development, and other community-led priorities, MOC’s work is making a meaningful impact in Denver’s Montbello community,” said Thomas Bryan, executive director and chief executive officer of CHFA. “Congratulations to MOC, and thanks to all who participated in this year’s tournament to raise funds to support this excellent organization.”
CHFA’s annual golf tournament raises proceeds to benefit a local nonprofit whose work coincides with CHFA’s mission of affordable housing and community development. The 2025 tournament was held at Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado. The event is named in memory of CHFA’s former Executive Director, David W. Herlinger, who passed away in 2012. It serves as a reminder of his passion for the game of golf, and for helping local nonprofit organizations whose work supports affordable housing and community development in Colorado. Thank you to the 2025 tournament sponsors:
Presenting sponsor: RBC Capital Markets Eagle sponsors: Bank of America, Wells Fargo Birdie sponsors: Barclays, Fairstead, Janeway Law Firm, Taft Stettinius & Hollister Par sponsors: Brean Capital, Kutak Rock, Millender White Construction, Piper Sandler, PNC Bank, Raymond James Hole sponsors: Alliance Construction Solutions, The Argyle Senior Living, Brikwell, Computershare, CSG Advisors, Elevations Credit Union, Evercrest Advisors, Mittera Colorado, Morgan Stanley, Native American Bank, Palace Construction, Pinkard Construction, Stifel, Top Flite Home Loans, UMB, Vederra Modular, Wells Fargo Mulligan ticket sponsor: Taylor Kohrs Leaderboard sponsor: Ballard Spahr Photography sponsor: S.B. Clark Companies
Corporate donations: FirstBank, HDS Companies, Jefferies, KeyBank, Zions Bank
Past beneficiaries of CHFA’s golf tournament include:
2024: NEWSED Community Development Corporation; 2023: Home Builders Foundation;
2022: Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI);
2021: Second Chance Center;
2020 (virtual): Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center;
2019: The Empowerment Program;
2018: Arrupe Jesuit High School;
2017: Saint Francis Center;
2016: Volunteers of America Colorado Branch;
2015: Mercy Housing Colorado;
2014: Habitat for Humanity of Colorado;
2013: Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver;
2012: HomeAid Colorado;
2011: Rebuilding Together Metro Denver and Rebuilding Together Colorado Springs;
2010: The Gathering Place;
2009: Porter-Billups Leadership Academy;
2008: Warren Village;
2007: Urban Peak and Energy Outreach Colorado;
2006: Senior Housing Options;
2005: Food Bank of the Rockies; and
2004: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
About CHFA
For more than 50 years, CHFA has strengthened Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. CHFA invests in affordable homeownership, the development and preservation of affordable rental housing, helps small- and medium-sized businesses access capital, and supports local communities and mission-aligned nonprofits through technical assistance and philanthropic investment. CHFA is not a state agency. CHFA is a self-sustaining public enterprise. For more information about CHFA, please visit chfainfo.com or call 1.800.877.chfa (2432).
About Montbello Organizing Committee (MOC)
Montbello Organizing Committee is a nonprofit community development corporation (CDC) that collaborates with partner organizations and residents who work and live in the greater Montbello community in Denver. MOC works with residents to organize their voices and activate their intentions, which has proven to be an effective means for bringing equity and resident leadership to bear on the challenges faced by this often-overlooked community. Additional information is available at montbelloorganizing.org.
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