Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country. At Hensel Phelps, the Veterans Network (VNet) in Colorado is dedicated to enhancing the lives of veteran employees by fostering camaraderie, engagement and meaningful volunteer efforts.
For the past few years, VNet has partnered with the Veterans Community Project (VCP) to build tiny homes for unhoused veterans in Longmont, Colorado. VCP is an organization committed to providing housing, resources and community support for veterans facing homelessness. To help VCP meet their project goals this year, VNet reached out to local trade partners to donate materials and organized an all-day volunteer event for Hensel Phelps employees. The dedication of 23 volunteers provided both labor and expertise for constructing 26 tiny homes, enabling VCP to get back on track to complete the project by January 2025. This partnership exemplifies the concept of being a “force multiplier.” By leveraging their construction skills and working together, volunteers achieved far more than any individual effort.
VNet’s mission is to build, establish and maintain a network of veteran employees who act as force multipliers through volunteering, recruiting and training efforts. The group believes that meaningful change does not require large numbers and thrives on the passion and commitment of a few dedicated individuals willing to make a difference.
This Veterans Day, Hensel Phelps encourages everyone to honor our heroes not just through remembrance but through action. By becoming a force multiplier, individuals can continue to support veterans in need and contribute to a brighter future for those who have served.