2023 Brent's Place Impact Report

2023 IMPACT REPORT

Together, we provide access to the best chance of survival.

For over a quarter of a century, Brent’s Place has been a lifeline for thousands of families, bridging the gap between life-saving medical treatment and home. Last year alone, nearly 400 families found solace and support in our specialized accommodations and comprehensive, individualized family support programs.

Since our inception in 1998, Brent’s Place has provided access to life-saving medical treatment for

As the sole provider of long-term, Safe-Clean housing and accompanying respite support in the Rocky Mountain West, we embark on a mission to transform lives and foster healing – one family at a time.

2,168 patients and their families.

By the Numbers:

19

States Served

76%

of Our Residents Traveled 100+ Miles from Home

20,000+ Days of Housing Provided

Nearly

60%

of Families Report a Household Income of Less Than $50,000

Thanks to our donors, volunteers, and supporters, along with commitment from our hospital partners, Brent’s Place remains a sanctuary for families without any length-of-stay limits or additional financial burdens. This allows caregivers to focus entirely on their loved one’s treatment and recovery, free from the overwhelming costs of relocation, housing, food, and other basic necessities.

Community generosity makes this possible, helping us create a safe, nurturing environment where families can focus on what truly matters: healing and hope.

Our Doors of Hope and Healing Every year, countless families face the overwhelming challenge of relocating to the Denver Metro area in the midst of a medical emergency. When life-saving treatments are unavailable in their hometowns, they turn to Brent’s Place for refuge.

As the only safe, long-term, family-centered housing near Colorado’s top hospitals, Brent’s Place grants access to critical treatments and clinical trials for pediatric and adult patients from underserved backgrounds and regions.

These treatments include bone marrow transplantation, CAR-T therapy, oncology, hematology, and solid organ transplantation.

Safe-Clean Accommodations At Brent’s Place, the safety and health of our residents are our top priorities. We adhere to rigorous cleaning requirements designed to minimize exposure to harmful bacteria, dander, dirt, dust, mold and other airborne toxins often present in public spaces. We equip our residents with essential education and select cleaning products to maintain a Safe-Clean environment, creating a sanctuary for healing.

Aurora Campus

Adult BMT / Oncology / CAR-T

Nestled just blocks from Anschutz Medical Campus, home to Children’s Hospital Colorado, our pediatric Brent’s Place campus boasts 32 apartments and six hospitality suites meticulously designed to cater to pediatric patient families.

Adult Solid Organ

9%

Pediatric Solid Organ

5%

15%

Pediatric BMT / CAR-T

136

26%

Pediatric Immune Compromised

45%

Average Nights Stayed This average does not include hospitality suite stays.

The Forum Fitzsimons

Park 17

Located directly across from the Anschutz Medical Campus, Brent’s Place manages and operates 16 fully furnished apartments for adult patients and their families receiving care at University of Colorado Hospital.

Located just blocks from Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, this complex features 12 fully furnished apartments for adult patients and their families.

Pediatric Immune Compromised

Early in 2024, we relocated all adult patient families to The Forum Fitzsimons to boost operational efficiency and elevate programmatic support.

Adult Oncology

1%

6% Adult BMT / CAR-T

51%

Adult Oncology

Adult BMT

94%

20%

49

Average Nights Stayed

Adult Solid Organ

28%

47

Average Nights Stayed

More Than Just Shelter At Brent’s Place, our Safe-Clean approach sets us apart, but what truly differentiates us is our unwavering focus on comprehensive family support.

Unlike other hospitality houses across the nation, we offer deeper, individualized care for families during their extended stays, providing a lifeline of hope and resilience.

Deepening Our Impact In 2023, we prioritized and innovated the way we invested in personalized support for each resident family. Our dedicated team developed personalized programs, inspired by past resident feedback, to support patients and their loved ones in navigating the emotional and social challenges of the medical journey. From meal support and arts and crafts to caregiver yoga and mental wellness sessions, we alleviate stress and foster a nurturing environment where families can find strength and comfort.

Meal support

Homework tutoring

Arts and crafts

Birthday celebrations

Caregiver yoga

Mental wellness support

Family outings

Music lessons

Movie and game nights

Comfort in Community One of the most profound aspects of staying at Brent’s Place is the emotional support shared among resident families. Only those facing similar circumstances can truly understand the challenges of putting normal life on hold to care for a critically ill loved one.

In 2023, we celebrated the first full year of resumed in-person activities allowing families to connect and build a supportive community. These interactions provided moments of joy and respite from the overwhelming stress of dealing with a life-threatening illness.

Last year we also further customized services to meet each family’s unique needs. Whether it’s assistance with medical equipment costs, addressing food security issues, providing job training, or helping with relocation, our team is here to support each family’s complex journey.

Join Our Cadre of Volunteers

Major Milestones

Last year was also dedicated to rebuilding and re-energizing our volunteer force, which is crucial to maximizing our impact on each family. Whether preparing nourishing meals for our residents, restocking our food pantry, or greeting visitors at the door, volunteers are vital to our mission. Every hour they contribute helps offset our costs, allowing us to allocate more funding to our programs and services.

13,500+ 118

Total Number of Volunteers

2,096

Total Volunteer Hours

Meals Provided

$76,200 Value of their Service

Based on the current valuation of volunteer time in Colorado of $36.36 per hour.

Learn more about our current opportunities by visiting bit.ly/volunteer-brents-place.

1,400+

Programs to 21,000+ Participants

Brent’s Place Invitational

195

Our annual golf tournament, held at Denver’s exclusive private mountain course, The Country Club at Castle Pines, drew 128 golfers and raised over $180,000.

Birthdays Celebrated

Special thanks to BOK Financial, REIA, Liberty Home Products, Horizon Drywall, Moody Insurance Agency, G&S Capital, The Weitz Company, and Catamount Constructors.

Block Party and Family Reunion Weekend

Our community carnival at Anschutz Medical Campus welcomed 500 supporters, including 200 current and past resident family members.

Special thanks to Lokal Homes, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Bold Story Marketing, Visit Aurora, Aurora TV, Colorado Parent Magazine, KOSI 101.1, and Denver7.

Roadless Ride+

2023 Roadless Ride+ participants biked, stretched, toned, and danced, raising more than $100,000 for Brent’s Place families.

Special thanks to Kaiser Permanente, Xanterra Travel Collection, and Lokal Homes.

Blossoms of Hope

In September we hosted Blossoms of Hope - our first community event on our main campus since December 2019! Supporters experienced the impact their generosity firsthand with an interactive facility tour and a heartfelt gratitude message from a resident family.

“

If it weren’t for Brent’s Place, we’d be ripped to shreds. Brent’s Place has kept us sane. Just having the stability of a place to stay makes a huge difference. It has kept us whole.

Travis, caretaker

2023 Financial Summary Operating Revenue

Operating Expenses Investment Income

2%

Foundations

6%

General and Administration

Events

4%

Individuals

22%

10%

Corporations

4% In-Kind Contributions

3%

Fundraising

11% Program Services

79% Earned Income

59% Total Operating Revenue:

Total Operating Expenses:

$4,920,000

$4,863,000

For a full set of financial statements, please visit BrentsPlace.org/financials.

In-Kind Contributions Donations of goods and services alleviate the financial and emotional burdens of families in medical crises, allowing them to focus on their loved ones’ care. In-kind contributions also enable Brent’s Place to direct more funds and resources to providing essential housing and supportive programming for families in need.

Last year donors contributed more than $137,000 in goods and services that helped to make Brent’s Place feel like home. Visit BrentsPlace.org/inkind for more information.

“

With hospital stays, chemo, surgery, infections, transfusions, ER visits, bills…it was a real blessing to have Brent’s Place to retreat to….the ability to share meals, be together, and maintain a sanctuary for our family was priceless… and the many friends we made here helped us so much!

Priscilla, Brent’s Place resident

Looking Ahead Our journey began with one family’s mission to ease the burdens of pediatric bone marrow transplant patients, and today, we support hundreds of families each year, including adult oncology patients and solid organ transplant patients of all ages. What started with modest support services has grown into comprehensive care for all residents, tailored activities, and robust food security initiatives.

With the increasing number of families traveling to the Denver area for life-saving treatment, our commitment to expansion and excellence is more urgent than ever. Continued community support is crucial as we embark on the next chapter, poised to bring hope and healing to even more families.

Becoming a member of The Village is one of the most powerful ways to support Brent’s Place. When you schedule your monthly donation today, you’ll join a dedicated community of supporters who understand the importance of providing continuous support for families facing the toughest days of their lives.

Join us in making a life-saving difference today by visiting BrentsPlace.org/monthlygiving.

For a list of individuals, companies and foundations that gave gifts greater than $1,000, please visit BrentsPlace.org/2023pdes.

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OUR MISSION To be a safe, supportive, long-term home filled with hope for families facing a life-threatening medical crisis.

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