Building communities by giving back.

Have you ever considered hiking to the top of Mt. Everest? I know I have! I get my adventurous spirit from my dad. He was quite the outdoorsman. Imagine my surprise when I learned of the Mt. Everest Challenge right here at Hawkins. Talk about excited! Hawkins has been executing this challenge year after year […]

I have always been a huge advocate of volunteering my time for the betterment of our community. I have seen first-hand how that service brings people together. One of the factors that drew me to Hawkins as a perspective employer is their generosity to our community here in Boise. They are not like some companies […]

by Brian Huffaker | September 14, 2020 — We are proud to be a sponsor of Together Treasure Valley along with many other wonderful area businesses to help fund projects aimed at celebrating the places, people and endeavors that make the Treasure Valley special. Whether it is improving city parks or increasing veteran supportive housing, […]

Boise Goathead Fest celebrates its second year bringing pedal power to the people!   I remember moving back to Boise in 2010 after college and working a part time job making chandeliers. We shared an alleyway with a newly moved in non-profit that promised to bring a bike-oriented community cooperative to Boise. Jimmy Hallyburton introduced […]

Growing up I was taught to always be kind to others, to love, understand and forgive people no matter what, even when they have hurt you or have done something to upset you. Whenever I struggled with this, especially the forgiveness part, I always looked to my dog to help, because, obviously, she understood me […]

We all know someone who has been affected by or diagnosed with cancer. In one way, it is a heaviness that cannot fit on the tip of your tongue. It is a shadow that has the potential to mark a time of your life with unhappiness. Growing up, I played on a softball team named […]

I believe the best ideas come from a place of compassion, and a timeless childlike understanding. An understanding of children’s playful nature, and their want for an alternate universe. Perhaps a secret garden to romp in; where everything is in full bloom. A place where the soft grass and flimsy weeds whack against bare legs […]

Hawkins Companies has been a part of the fabric of Boise for more than forty years. In that time we’ve been blessed with the rich outdoor experience that comes from being residents of the Treasure Valley. Our families soak in the gifts of the seasons, and enjoy our close proximity to nature. Making fresh tracks […]

We have a team of outstanding employees here at Hawkins Companies! One such member is our Pre-development Manager, Brandon.  He has challenged himself to participate in the 2017 Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400; a 451 mile bike-packing bicycle race that has him traveling all around the mountains of Central Idaho. The race starts at 6:00 a.m. […]

The triple digit temperatures are passing, leaves have begun to turn, and talk around the office of a new school season all remind me that another summer is drawing to a close. My thoughts are already turning to my Fall chore list. I’m contemplating raking leaves, and cleaning out gutters, and even snow blower prices. […]

May is a time of flowers blooming, sprinkler turn-ons, locals cleaning up properties with yard work and the planting of new life. Of course for some May also brings allergies from the new bloom; but generally, and in a more positive light than the itchy eyes – May is the start of some really nice […]

I must admit, that when my wife told me that Hawkins Companies was donating volunteer time and money to Idaho Foodbank’s Backpack Program, I’d never heard of it. For two years running, Hawkins Companies has made a hands on volunteer effort to help Idaho children. Statewide 467 volunteers builders have filled backpacks for 1883 children […]