Easterseals Colorado modernizes its facility

Nov. 4, 2025 - The Lakewood Reinvestment Authority (LRA), in partnership with the Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF), is pleased to announce that Easterseals Colorado is utilizing the LRA’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to support the redevelopment of its facility located at 5755 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood.

In 2024, CEF launched the Lakewood Community Loan Fund, which provides targeted, affordable lending options for small businesses located within Lakewood. It features two lending tracks. The first is a microloan program for operating capital, inventory, debt consolidation, lease payments, equipment, or tenant improvements, and it’s designed especially for businesses unable to access traditional bank financing. Information about this program is available at Lakewood Community Loan.

The second tracks is the Revolving Loan Fund, which provides financing between $100,000 and $500,000 with low-interest and limited closing costs along the West Alameda Avenue corridor in Lakewood to support reinvestment, property improvements, and community revitalization. Loans are repaid, and that money is recycled into the fund, ensuring ongoing money is available for reinvestment within Lakewood’s urban renewal areas. Information about the RLF and the application are available at Lakewood Reinvestment Authority Activities - City of Lakewood.

Easterseals Colorado has been a cornerstone nonprofit in the region for decades, serving individuals with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers through programs that promote independence, wellness, and inclusion. From workforce readiness and adult day services to respite and recreational programming, Easterseals Colorado touches the lives of thousands of Coloradans annually, helping individuals live with greater dignity and opportunity.

Access to the LRA’s Revolving Loan Fund provides Easterseals Colorado with affordable financing to modernize and enhance its Lakewood facility. This investment ensures the organization can continue delivering high-quality services while creating a more accessible, welcoming environment for clients, families, and community members.

“I feel that in today’s economic environment, it is imperative for nonprofits and government to work together to continue to provide needed services to those in our community that are most in need,” said Roman Krafczyk, president and chief executive officer of Easterseals of Colorado.

This collaboration between the Lakewood Reinvestment Authority, Colorado Enterprise Fund, and Easterseals Colorado underscores the importance of public-private-nonprofit partnerships in advancing both community well-being and economic vitality. Together, these efforts strengthen Lakewood’s local infrastructure and expand the impact of essential services across the Front Range.

CEF is a small business lender creating impact for underserved Colorado entrepreneurs and communities, and businesses are encouraged to learn about the fund’s resources by visiting CEF’s website.