For HomeAid Colorado, 2026 marks both the end of an era and the beginning of a new one as Cindy Bell, Executive Director for the past eight years, prepares to retire. Cindy has led the organization through countless projects while helping grow the Builders for Babies diaper drive into one of HomeAid’s most recognized outreach efforts.
“It’s amazing to think how far HomeAid has come, the lives that she and the organization have impacted and the legacy that she leaves behind,” said Frank Walker, Regional President of Lennar.
Under Cindy’s leadership, HomeAid Colorado has completed 21 construction projects and has 12 more in development. One standout achievement during her tenure is Tall Tales Ranch, the organization’s largest project to date. This multi-million-dollar development will create an inclusive housing community for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provide supportive services. As Cindy’s chapter with HomeAid comes to a close, the organization is also celebrating the official groundbreaking of Tall Tales Ranch, a project led by Shea Homes as Builder Captain with significant support from Waner Construction and Fiore & Sons.
Cindy’s involvement with HomeAid dates back to the early 1990s as part of the original team at HomeAid Orange County. Decades later, she helped shape HomeAid Colorado as both a board member and Executive Director, leading the organization with vision, dedication and unwavering professionalism. In the words of Peter Tobin, retired Vice President of Land Title Guarantee, she is “one of the most professional executives I have ever worked with.”
While large-scale construction projects became a defining part of Cindy’s leadership, the relationships she cultivated along the way were every bit as significant. One project that held a particularly special place in her heart was the Inspire Home for Girls at Denver Children’s Home, a safe and supportive residential treatment home for girls facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The project was especially meaningful to her not only because of the impact it would have on the youth served there, but because of the connections formed throughout the process. During that time, Cindy developed a close friendship with Rebecca, Executive Director of Denver Children’s Home, reflecting one of her greatest strengths: the ability to create genuine, lasting relationships through this work.
Over the years, Cindy and Builders for Babies have become synonymous. What began as a few truckloads of diapers has grown into a statewide outreach effort distributing more than 1 million diapers in 2026 to over 70 care providers. Powered by the homebuilding community, it offers an accessible and high-impact way to get involved while helping meet one of the most urgent needs facing families: diapers and baby wipes.
“Builders for Babies is probably one of my favorite projects,” Cindy shared. “No building required, just a great deal of logistics, outreach and a distribution day that has become Christmas in June for so many providers across the state.”
Under Cindy’s leadership and through strategic partnerships, Builders for Babies evolved from physical diaper donations, with iconic displays of stacked diaper boxes at Mile High Stadium, into a more efficient model. Today, HomeAid Colorado partners with JSL Partners to purchase diapers in bulk at a significantly reduced cost, allowing donations to stretch further while ensuring providers receive the sizes and quantities they need most. Cindy also helped expand the program into Grand Junction in 2026, through partnerships with the HBA of Western Colorado, further extending its reach across the state.
“Cindy has always been a take-charge type of person, yet was easy to work with and was wildly successful in accomplishing what she set out to do. I really believe that Cindy has raised the level of expectation for HomeAid and what they do,” said Jim Iversen, Executive Advisor of Rio Grande.
Connection. Compassion. Community. Those words not only describe Cindy, but also the heart of HomeAid itself. Her legacy is reflected not only in the buildings, programs and diapers distributed across Colorado, but in the countless relationships and partnerships strengthened along the way.
By Stephanie Graham. She is the Director of Marketing and Events for HomeAid Colorado. For more information or to get involved, please visit www.homeaidcolorado.org
This story is featured in our July issue of Builder and Developer. Read the print version here.
