August Newsletter
Back in the Driver’s Seat: How Grief Motivated Emily to Change her Life
*Emily’s best friend had just passed away when she knew it was time for a change. Life was too short to continue living the way that she was: afraid, unhappy, and at the whim of her partner’s moods. After another argument escalated to violence, she knew the first step to changing her situation was to escape her partner’s reach. Through some research online, Emily discovered Crossroads Safehouse and decided to set out for Fort Collins for a chance to restart.
Overwhelmed by what was next, Emily began working with an advocate to help her create a plan. She saw financial independence as the key to freedom from abuse, now and forever. Not long after her arrival, Emily found a job and was researching her options for going back to school. With the help of her advocate, she was able to create a budget, take out student loans, and save money for her own apartment. As her stay at Crossroads wound to an end, Emily’s advocate expressed how impressed she was by Emily’s initiative. Emily replied with gratitude for the support, and said it was the first time she had felt she had control over her own life.
*Name changed for confidentiality
News: Family Justice Center Update
“Innovation” is often used as a buzzword. But at Crossroads, the organization is truly living this value.
“I had the opportunity to talk with Executive Director Lori Warren about the innovative work happening at Crossroads – including the ambitious launch of the Family Justice Center in late 2025. I left the conversation feeling proud that Fort Collins, the little town in Northern Colorado where I grew up, is leading the nation in a cutting-edge approach to creating real change.”
Read more about the upcoming Family Justice Center and what it means for survivors in our community by clicking below.
Honoring Partners: The Boettcher Foundation
The Boettcher Foundation is a Colorado-based philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening the vitality of communities across the state. Since 1937, they have invested in the people, places, and ideas that make Colorado a better place to live. From advancing scientific research and supporting educational institutions to nurturing local leadership and funding capital projects, the Boettcher Foundation is committed to helping Coloradans realize their full potential. Through programs like their renowned scholarship initiative and strategic grantmaking, they continue to create lasting impact throughout Colorado.
As a leadership donor in the Family Justice Center, they shared why supporting survivors in this way is important to them. “The Family Justice Center at Crossroads Safehouse brings all the help survivors need into one safe and easy place,” the Boettcher Foundation said. “We’re proud to support this model, making support for survivors of domestic violence and abuse in Northern Colorado more accessible, secure, and effective than ever.”
Last Call for Gala Tickets/In-Kind Donations
Hope Grows Here Gala 2025
Our annual gala is almost here! Join us this September 13th, from 5:30-8:30 for a night of community strength and celebration. This is our largest event of the year, so don’t miss this opportunity to show your support for survivors and our mission against domestic violence.
This evening will feature dinner, drinks, and inspiring stories from survivors, as well as a silent auction and awards ceremony to highlight our outstanding community partners.
Celebrating National Nonprofit Day
August 17th was National Nonprofit Day. At Crossroads, we are reminded daily that our work is only possible because of you, our community of supporters, volunteers, staff, and survivors who inspire us. National Nonprofit Day is a chance to pause and recognize the incredible impact of our team, it’s also a reminder that every single day counts in building safety, hope, and healing.
Volunteer of the Month
This month, we are proud to recognize Sage Madden as our Volunteer of the Month! Sage dedicates her time as both a Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) and court advocate, providing critical support to survivors during some of their most vulnerable moments. Her compassion, commitment, and presence make a lasting impact on those we serve. We are so grateful for everything Sage does to support and empower survivors. Thank you, Sage!
Resource of the Month: Healthy Relationships for Kids
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This blog post from Crossroads Safehouse offers tips for parents to help kids build healthy relationships as they return to school. It covers warning signs of unhealthy behavior and encourages open conversations about respect, trust, and boundaries.
