On March 18, Housing Catalyst’s Resident Services team hosted the annual Spring Fling at the Village on Horsetooth. There was a shared meal, an egg hunt for the kids, and the opportunity to connect directly with community partners. Sixty-eight people came out, split almost evenly between adults and children.

From the outside, it might look like a simple neighborhood get-together. But for Housing Catalyst’s Resident Services team, these events not only create a fun, welcoming environment, but are also intentionally designed to advance our organization’s goals.

residents visiting tables at spring fling 2026

A Gathering with Purpose

What makes Spring Fling a little different from your average neighborhood party is who shows up alongside residents. This year, Housing Catalyst partnered with several community organizations to be present at the event, including:

For many people, connecting with these kinds of services can feel like a big lift. Figuring out who to call, how to get there, and what to say can make it hard to act. When those same organizations are already at the table in your community, that lift gets a lot smaller. A question asked over dinner can become a referral, an appointment, a resource that makes a real difference.

That’s the idea behind the way Housing Catalyst approaches Resident Services: meet people where they are, make connection easy, and let the community do the rest.

Housing as a Foundation, not a Finish Line

Housing Catalyst’s approach to affordable housing has always been rooted in the understanding that a stable home is the beginning of stability, not the end of it. Our assistance is optional, and we do not force services or decisions on residents. We believe residents know best what will improve the quality of their lives.

Research across the affordable housing field is increasingly affirming this approach. A study published earlier this month in Affordable Housing Finance found that residents in service-enriched properties experience meaningfully better outcomes across health, financial stability, and housing retention, and that those benefits extend to the health of the properties themselves.

It’s a reminder that investing in people and investing in community aren’t separate things. They reinforce each other.

image of a resident in a cowboy hat enjoying chilli

Thank You to Our Partners and Residents

Spring Fling is one afternoon each year, but it reflects a year-round commitment from a team that shows up — at celebrations and in harder moments — because that’s what whole-person housing looks like in practice.

Thank you to SummitStone, CAYAC, the Larimer County Benefits Navigation Team, and our other partners for joining us. And thank you to the residents of the Village on Horsetooth for building a vibrant community!