Passionate about the communities we work in.
Mortenson’s Denver team is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work through long term partnerships, employee led service, and focused investment in organizations that deliver meaningful, measurable impact. Our approach centers on sustained community relationships, hands on engagement, and leadership that connects construction to lasting social benefit across the Denver region.
There is no greater gift we can give others than our time and treasure. We do so enthusiastically, with a smile on our face and delight in our eyes.
Community Impact Partner
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation serves as the 2026 Denver Operating Group’s Community Impact Partner of the year, reflecting a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and families across Colorado.
This partnership aligns giving, volunteerism, and employee engagement around a single, sustained relationship that advances pediatric care, research, education, advocacy, and family support services. By prioritizing local investment, the partnership reinforces the belief that lasting impact is achieved through consistency, collaboration, and long-term commitment.
Broader Community Partnerships
Beyond its primary Community Impact Partner, the Denver team supports a broad network of local and regional nonprofits through charitable giving, volunteering, sponsorships, employee match programs, and the Do Something Good campaign.
These efforts extend across healthcare, education, youth development, mental health, food insecurity, housing stability, arts and culture, and workforce readiness. Together, they allow community needs to be addressed from multiple angles while empowering employees to support causes that matter most to them. Strong communities are built through sustained nonprofit partnerships and shared commitment at every level.
Education and Workforce Engagement
Exposure, access, and education play a critical role in shaping the future workforce. Throughout Denver, education and industry engagement efforts focus on creating pathways into construction, engineering, real estate, and related fields while supporting leadership development at every stage.
Supporting Youth and Emerging Leaders
Additional education and leadership initiatives focus on expanding access to career exploration and professional development for students and early‑career professionals.
Team members volunteer with Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, including participation in the Movement Conference, where professionals connect with youth to share career insights, leadership experiences, and pathways into business and technical fields.
Support also extends to CREW Denver, a leading professional organization that fosters leadership development, networking, career outreach, and industry engagement within commercial real estate.
Employee Leadership and Volunteerism
Community impact is driven by people willing to lead beyond the jobsite. Across the Denver Operating Group, employees contribute time, expertise, and hands‑on service in support of community priorities.
Each year, team members collectively contribute hundreds of volunteer hours through efforts that include:
- Supporting affordable housing initiatives with Habitat for Humanity
- Building furniture for residents at Uptown Apartments through Mile High United Way
- Participating in education and mentorship programs that connect industry professionals with youth and emerging leaders
- Provide labor and support for food packaging and sorting for Foodbank of the Rockies and packing PowerSacks to close the weekend hunger gap for Denver’s food insecure children with Food for Thought
Questions about our Community Impact efforts?
We are always looking for new opportunities to make an impact in our community - have an idea for us? Let us know!