By Monica Torres: Prevention & Community Outreach Specialist Anet, a 10th-grade student at Battle Mountain High School, is a young woman whose determination reflects her desire to make her dreams come true and build a better future for herself and her family. She lives with her parents, who emigrated from Mexico, as well as with her siblings, forming a home filled with support, hard work, and shared goals. For Anet, her greatest inspiration is her mother, whom she describes as “a hardworking...

By Nick Krishnan: Marketing & Events Manager Serving the community is about more than providing resources to those in need, it’s also about building relationships and connecting with community members.  Few people embody this principle more than Mauricio “Mo” Bolivar, the Community Resource Coordinator for Building Futures at Habitat.  Having spent the majority of his career working in the hospitality industry, Mo has been able to develop his natural people skills in a way that allows him to...

By Michele Zoller: Operations Manager This month’s Difference Maker is Rachel Glowacki—a woman who leads with heart, lives with purpose, and reminds us all of the power of engaging with Community.  Six years ago, Rachel and her husband Casey made the move to Eagle County, drawn by the mountain lifestyle and a shared “let’s do it” mentality. Since then, Rachel has become a powerful force for good in our community, blending her passion for mindfulness, youth education and service to others. Her...