Loretto legacy remains vibrant: Historic Loretto Heights building secures major EPA grant for community center transformation
Posted on January 15, 2025, by Loretto Community
Loretto is proud to celebrate the EPA awarding a grant of more than $20 million to COMMÚN in support of the work to save and re-develop Machebeuf Hall, part of the historic Loretto Heights campus. COMMÚN, directed by Margaret Brugger, is a community-led organization created to “build community resilience through relationships and programs that center community voice, cultivate a sense of belonging, and realize equity.” They have been working for years on the effort to turn Machebeuf Hall into a community center.
Sponsored in part by the Spirit of Loretto Committee (Loretto Heights College alumni), COMMÚN also received funds from the Loretto Community, which gave them a boost to apply for grants for their plans for Machebeuf. With this latest federal grant, COMMÚN is well on its way to realizing that goal.
You can learn more about COMMÚN and the grant award in this article posted Jan. 13 by the Denver Gazette.
The Denverite also ran this story Jan. 14 about the EPA grant and the press conference held at Machebuef Hall on Jan. 11.
Mile High CRE ran this story on Jan. 20 about the company who will be doing the renovation project.
The Denver Post published the news about the grant in this story (behind the paywall) on Jan 22.
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