February 4 was an unusually warm evening for February in Colorado, and that warmth was reflected in the hearts of more than 300 people who gathered at the Broomfield Omni Hotel to celebrate and support SPAN. We debuted mobile bidding for our silent auction, we dined and danced, and yes, we ate lots and lots…
DetailsIt is with tremendous gratitude that SPAN sends out many thanks to His Holiness The Dalai Lama, for his generous gift of more than $21,000 to SPAN. The donation was a portion of the proceeds raised at His Holiness’ appearance at CU Boulder in June. More than 18,000 people attended The Dalai Lama’s event, raising…
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There is a powerful body of research indicating that one of the most important tools for improving the long term outcomes for children at risk because of violence and trauma in their families, is the family itself. By strengthening the bonds between a child and their non-abusing parent (at SPAN, usually their mother), children experience…
DetailsProviding safe, confidential emergency shelter to domestic violence survivors and their children is at the core of SPAN’s services to the community. Safe shelter is proven to stop the immediate cycle of violence and help to keep people safe. SPAN’s Emergency Shelter is also home to our 24-hour information/hotline. In addition to all basic needs,…
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When describing the impact of domestic violence on families, people will often say something like “DV tears families apart!” When we look at the families that SPAN supports, thanks to the generosity of people like you, we can say: “Not these families!” Addressing family instability is a major issue in our community, and one that…
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Colorado was the first state in the country to allow taxpayers to make a voluntary contribution to a state program using a portion of their state tax refund. In 1983, the Colorado Domestic Abuse Fund (CDAF) joined the short list of programs on the state tax return. Last year, Coloradans donated $130,000 to the CDAF…
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Make the holidays a more meaningful time for you, your family, your neighbors, your colleagues, by hosting a holiday supply drive for SPAN! You name it, we need it. Gifts for clients and their children, food, cleaning supplies, diapers, personal hygiene products, gift cards for Target, King Soopers and Safeway. To add a little twist…
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We all know that being a victim of violence at the hands of an intimate partner is devastating. However, we have something unique in this community, because for victims of intimate partner (domestic) violence in Boulder County, this type of violence is at least mitigated by a dedicated county-wide effort to provide these victims with…
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It is not news to anyone that the Front Range is in the midst of a housing crisis and this has serious consequences for domestic violence survivors. Colorado rents grew 5.5% in 2014, while nationally, rents increased a mere 2.7% on average. Boulder and Broomfield Counties are increasing as much as twice as fast as…
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“Why doesn’t she just leave?” Have you ever asked yourself what this question really means for a survivor of domestic violence and their children? It is all too easy for us to ask, assume, judge. The more difficult, complicated thing to do is to examine the reality of leaving for many survivors. The reality is,…
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