Events

"Empowering Veterans: The Mission of Houses for Warriors"

Discover how Houses for Warriors is transforming the lives of homeless and at-risk veterans in our community. Andrew Canales, Air Force veteran and CEO of Houses for Warriors, will discuss the unique challenges facing veterans today and how the organization’s innovative programs, such as transitional housing, mentorship, and personal development, are making a lasting impact. He will also share how his Veteran-owned business, Hero Haul, supports the mission by providing moving and junk removal services while employing and empowering fellow veterans. Learn how these combined efforts are building a community of resilience, empowerment, and opportunity for those who have served our country.

Speaker bio:

Andrew Canales is an accomplished entrepreneur with a passion for supporting his fellow veterans. After six years of honorable service in the United States Air Force, including two combat tours in Iraq, Andrew went on to establish a successful career as a business owner.

With a deep commitment to serving his country and his community, Andrew founded Hero Haul (formerly Your Colorado Movers), a thriving moving and storage company that has been recognized for its exceptional service and commitment to excellence. Under his leadership, Hero Haul has become a trusted name in the industry, known for its reliability, efficiency, and attention to detail.

In addition to his business ventures, Andrew has dedicated himself to supporting homeless and injured veterans through his nonprofit organization, Houses For Warriors. As the founder and CEO of this 501(c)(3) organization, he has created a range of programs and services aimed at providing transitional housing, benefits, and personal development resources to veterans in need.

Andrew’s unique perspective as a veteran himself has enabled him to connect with his fellow veterans on a personal level, and his unwavering commitment to serving their needs has inspired countless others to get involved in his mission. With Houses For Warriors, Andrew has created a network of strategic partnerships and opportunities with businesses, donors, and community leaders across the country, all with the goal of ending veteran homelessness in the United States and improving the quality of life for every veteran struggling with homelessness.

As an inspiring entrepreneur and dedicated veteran, Andrew Canales continues to make a significant impact in the lives of those around him. With his big heart and unwavering commitment to service, he serves as a role model for others in the community and beyond.

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Join us once more in collaboration with 105 W. Brewery in Castle Rock to support our local Denver veterans in need. This year, we are proud to partner with Houses for Warriors, a grassroots organization founded by a young Marine who returned from war grappling with severe PTSD. With ambitious goals and dreams, Houses for Warriors is making a significant impact on the homeless and at-risk veteran community in Denver.

Check out their mission: [Houses for Warriors](https://housesforwarriors.org/)

Houses for Warriors urgently requires various housing essentials. They furnish homes for veterans transitioning out of homelessness and operate a transitional home to help veterans regain their footing. We'll be gathering new and lightly used housewares, clothing, non-perishable food, and furnishings.

In addition to the collection drive, we're hosting a silent auction and fundraiser to bolster Houses for Warriors in their mission.

This event is generously sponsored once again by 105 W Brewery and will take place from 12-6. We're seeking approximately six volunteers for three two-hour shifts to manage our table at the brewery. The Honor Bell Foundation will also be present, adding to the Veteran-focused atmosphere. Learn more about their work: [The Honor Bell Foundation](https://www.honorbell.org/)

After the success of last January's event, we're optimistic that this will be another significant win for DMS.

Service Above Self!

The Rotary Club of Denver Metro South's February 4, 2025, Happy Hour is at

                Moe's BBQ and Bowling

                3295 S Broadway

                Englewood, CO 80113

You can order dinner at 5:30pm and the bowling will start at  6:30pm and end by 8:30pm

Dinner and drinks are on your own.  Please bring $20 for bowlling.

Please, RSVP by January 31, 2025

You're invited to join us via Zoom for an inspiring talk! We'll begin with exciting club updates, and then dive into an engaging presentation from our guest speaker. Whether you're a member or a guest, we welcome you to be part of this dynamic session.

Topic: Without the help of pollinators, our lives would be fruitless…literally! This talk will give pointers on how to identify the many insects that pollinate flowering plants and how to create healthy pollinator habitat in your own backyard, including the perennials and shrubs you can plant now to attract them. 

Speaker Bio: Amy Yarger, Butterfly Pavilion horticulture director, has worked in the public horticulture field since 1996.  She received a bachelor's degree in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of California, Irvine and then went on to study plant-animal interactions at the University of Michigan, where her master's thesis concerned the effects of invasive weeds on pollinator-plant relationships.  Amy currently leads Butterfly Pavilion’s local pollinator habitat initiatives and partnerships, such as the Baseline Pollinator District, Manitou Springs Pollinator District and Cool Boulder. Her work at the Butterfly Pavilion, where she has worked since 2000, touches on many of her passions: plants, insects, habitat conservation and science education.   ​

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