Congratulations
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Myron Stratton Home’s Grants Program, the Board of Trustees presented the inaugural Inspiring Impact Award to Partners in Housing to honor their transformative work over the past 35 years as they guide homeless families to stability.
Mary Stegner, Partners in Housing executive director, was delightfully surprised to accept the award on behalf of her board and staff at a surprise luncheon at The Broadmoor Hotel in October 2026. Partners in Housing was thoughtfully selected for their exceptional mission implementation, leadership and stewardship.
With the award, a $50,000 financial gift was also presented with the intent for $25,000 to be used for general operating expenses, $20,000 for staff development and/or appreciation and $5,000 for the executive director.
We never get this kind of money! The importance of the $25,000 for general operating expenses is wonderful but the $20,000 to use for staff enrichment, we never get that kind of money so thank you for recognizing how important that is. — Mary Stegner, PIH executive director
The launch of the annual Inspiring Impact Award celebrates The Home’s 25th anniversary providing grant funding to nonprofit organizations in El Paso and Teller counties where $22.6-million has been donated to 160 nonprofit organizations and individuals with direct funding, housing subsidies and in-kind donations.
The title ‘Inspiring Impact’ was chosen intentionally, and I cannot think of a better personification of that phrase than Partners in Housing, who has created a ‘secret sauce’ that transforms families in just one year! Seven out of 8 families find stable, long-term housing- that’s an 88% success rate in one quick year. That is the definition of community impact that is a true inspiration to others. — Dan O’Rear, MSH executive director
Mr. Stratton clearly states in his will from 1902 that we should provide for older adults, children and those who are ill and without means and we do our very best to honor his wishes over 113 years later. — Dan O’Rear, MSH executive director
We are so fortunate to be at the Myron Stratton Home. We love our offices there but what we really love is that 15 families get to live there for the year they are with us. It is so peaceful, tranquil and safe for them and that makes a huge difference. We’re truly honored to be the first Inspiring Impact Award recipient. — Mary Stegner, PIH executive director
