Denver Rescue Mission Expansion Provides More Options

 

Denver Rescue Mission
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A residential real estate developer who specializes in building modern homes in the Denver area, Kurt Wiedt has served as the principal of Markham Woods for a decade. A charitable individual, Kurt Wiedt is also a longtime supporter of the Denver Rescue Mission.

In late 2017, the Denver Rescue Mission opened three new shelters to help shield the local homeless population from the bitter winter cold. Constructed to provide a more comforting environment for visitors, these facilities offer places for them to store their belongings, shower facilities, and beds for them to sleep in rather than mats placed on the floor. The move comes as the organization looks to expand its ability to care for the homeless, with one of its more lofty goals being the capacity to shelter pets as well.

With the new facilities, there are now approximately 1,800 beds available for the homeless population in Denver. Visit denverrescuemission.org to learn more about the organization and ways that you can help.

Affordable Ways to Update the Look of Your Kitchen

 

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A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Kurt Wiedt leads Markham Woods, a Denver, Colorado-based residential real estate company, as principal partner. Kurt Wiedt has worked at the company since 2008 and has overseen several high-end design-build projects, many of which focus on modernizing kitchens.

Modernizing an outdated kitchen may seem like a big project. But homeowners can actually make huge changes in their kitchen with small updates. Following are several budget-friendly alterations that can give kitchens a new look:

Add a coffee bar
Coffee bars are great for homeowners who love hosting. They can easily take up any awkward space in a kitchen and add a bit of luxury with their lighted shelving, sink, and fridge. This entire set-up may be a bit pricey for many homeowners, but a similar effect can be created for free by reorganizing all coffee-making supplies in a kitchen corner by the sink.

Update the hardware
This subtle change enhances the look of the entire kitchen space. Depending on how many cabinets homeowners have, updating the hardware can be expensive. Shopping sales, however, can substantially reduce the cost.

Make it airy
Cabinets have a nasty habit of making kitchens feel cramped and small. Homeowners can address this issue by just removing the doors on some upper cabinets. With the doors gone, the kitchen feels much more open even though the amount of available space is the same.

Paint the cabinets
By painting the cabinets, homeowners give their kitchen a facelift without undergoing a major renovation. In addition to that, adding a new color to the kitchen gives homeowners the chance to personalize the space and express their personality. Beyond paint color, the paint finish also helps alter the kitchen’s look.

Tips for Gardeners Growing Vegetables in Colorado

 

Growing Vegetables
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Experienced in Colorado’s real estate market, Kurt Wiedt serves as principal of Markham Woods based in Denver. Alongside his professional activities, Kurt Wiedt enjoys gardening.

Those interested in growing their own vegetables in Colorado should remember that the local climate affects the growing season. The state has nine different growing zones, and plants have the best chance of thriving in the zone most suited to them. Much of the soil in the state consists of dense, heavy clay and lacks aeration–factors that make it difficult for plants to grow strong roots.

In addition, most of the state has a relatively short growing season compared to that of lower altitude areas. For every additional 1,000 feet above sea level, the temperature drops approximately 3.5 degrees. Those who garden at lower elevations have a longer and warmer growing season.

Lastly, to decide when to plant their seeds, gardeners should acquaint themselves with the last and first frost dates (meaning, what date in the spring is the last day of frost and what day in the fall is the first). For most areas in the state, these are between May 15 through 30, and around September 15, respectively.

Denver Rescue Mission Offers Several Ways to Volunteer

 

Denver Rescue Mission
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A graduate of Penn State University, Kurt Wiedt has served as principal of Markham Woods in Denver, Colorado, since 2008. Outside of the office, Kurt Wiedt volunteers his time with the local Denver Rescue Mission.

A nonprofit organization with ties to the community for more than 120 years, Denver Rescue Mission strives to help change lives through education, community involvement, and spiritual development. It reaches out to those city residents experiencing homelessness and addiction with hopes of changing their lives. The organization is able to do this thanks to partnerships with its volunteers and donors.

For those interested in helping, there are several different types of volunteer opportunities with the nonprofit. They include:

* Serving a meal. Volunteers may search for serving opportunities in the Denver area or in northern Colorado. They can also signify how many members in their party wish to help.

* Interning. Volunteers garner hands-on experience working in nonprofit and ministry.

* Mentoring. They provide emotional and spiritual support to families, men, and women through one-on-one sessions.

* Serving youth. This volunteer opportunity takes place at the family transitional facility, The Crossing, and the home for single mothers, Champa House. Volunteers serve children from ages 0 to 18 through tutoring sessions and childcare.