Community Impact Current CM Cares Projects
This semester, CM Cares is proud to support two impactful home renovation projects—each designed to improve accessibility, independence, and quality of life for families in our community.
The Fall 2025 projects focus on creating safe, functional, and accessible home environments that foster dignity, independence, and comfort.
The Vincent Project
Meet Vincent – a 44-year-old man with cerebral palsy who lives with his parents and requires complete assistance with daily living. He also experiences daily seizures and uses a wheelchair, making his current living space inadequate for his needs.
Project Focus:
- Accessible Bathroom Renovation – improving mobility, safety, and comfort.
- Upgraded Flooring – reducing fall risks and making wheelchair use easier.
These improvements will enhance Vincent’s quality of life and provide his parents with much-needed support.
Leadership Team:
- Student Leadership Team: Keilani Doering, Alex Stimac, Tim Breiner
- Faculty Mentor: Rebecca Wilcox
The Katy Project
Meet Katy—an 11-year-old girl living with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair. She faces daily challenges in a home that lacks the accessibility she needs to gain independence.
Project Focus:
- Accessible Bathroom Renovation – enabling Katy to navigate her home with dignity and ease.
- Accessibility Upgrades – empowering her journey toward greater autonomy.
These renovations will give Katy a safe, functional environment where she can thrive with confidence and independence.
Leadership Team:
- Student Leadership Team: Sydney Andrus, Chris Eaton, Gabe Talbot
- Faculty Instructor & Mentor: Nick Rubino
CM Cares Application
The CM Cares project applications will be reviewed in the spring by the CM Cares committee which may include a site visit to the project. Selected projects will begin the design phase in the spring with construction beginning in the fall. To be considered, please fill out the application and submit to khristy.jesse@colostate.edu.
Priority is given to projects that serve children and individuals in need of accessibility modifications as well as nonprofit organizations that serve the greater community. Consideration is only given to those who do not have resources or funding to complete the project otherwise.
In most cases project applications must be able to answer yes to the following questions.
- Do you/organization completing this application own the property for the project requested?
- Have you exhausted all means and cannot find construction related assistance anywhere else?
- Are you available to collaborate with student teams during the entire 16 week semester beginning in January through May?
- Is the project located in Larimer County or within 15 miles of the Colorado State University, Fort Collins campus?
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