Thank you to Schneider Electric for your Gold Support of the 2026 Hope Grows Here Gala!

As we head into fall, we’re reminded that meaningful change rarely happens alone.

At Crossroads Safehouse & Services, survivors are supported by advocates, volunteers, donors, partner organizations, and community members who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live free from abuse.

This October, we’ll bring many of those people together at our annual Hope Grows Here Gala. It’s an evening to celebrate the people who make this work possible, learn more about the impact we’re making together, and invest in a safer future for our community.

Join us for an evening of connection, inspiration, and community at the Hope Grows Here Gala.

Your ticket helps support the work of Crossroads while bringing together people who want to be part of the solution to domestic violence in Northern Colorado.

Hope Grows Here Gala

October 17, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM

Leaving an abusive relationship is rarely one single decision. For many survivors, creating a safer future happens one step at a time.

It may begin with a conversation with an advocate. From there, a survivor might need a safe place to stay, help navigating legal systems, assistance finding housing, support for their children, or simply someone who will listen without judgment.

Those individual pieces can become a path forward.

At Crossroads, our advocates work alongside survivors to identify what safety and stability look like for them. Sometimes that means emergency shelter. Sometimes it means connecting with community resources. Sometimes it means helping them take the next step toward independent housing.

There is no single definition of healing, and there is no single path forward.

Your support makes those choices possible.

Stronger support for survivors starts with a strong network.

At Crossroads, we know that supporting survivors of domestic violence takes more than one organization. It takes advocates, service providers, professionals, and community partners working together to help people find the support they need.

One of those partners is the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA).

COVA works statewide to provide training, resources, and support for crime victims and the professionals who serve them. Their work helps strengthen Colorado’s victim-services network through professional training, advocacy resources, public education, and programs that provide financial assistance to eligible crime victims through victim advocates.

For Crossroads and other victim-service organizations, having a strong statewide network means we can learn from one another, connect people with additional resources, and continue improving the support available to survivors.

We’re grateful to COVA and the many organizations across Colorado working alongside us to create a stronger network of support for victims and survivors.

This month, we’re celebrating Danielle, a volunteer whose curiosity, compassion, and willingness to jump in have made her a valued part of the Crossroads community. From asking plenty of questions to embracing the unpredictable energy that can come with the work, Danielle brings enthusiasm and a genuine desire to learn to her time volunteering with us.

Sometimes, making a difference starts with simply having the time to show up.

When Danielle began volunteering with Crossroads in 2024, she knew she wanted to give back to her community. She didn’t have tons of money to donate or an extensive knowledge of legal issues, but she did have something valuable: time.

She wanted to support a cause that directly impacted her neighbors and community. Two years later, she’s still volunteering, thanks in large part to the people she’s met along the way.

“I’ve learned a lot about myself during the process too, which is very rewarding.”

Danielle says the kindness of the Crossroads team keeps her coming back. She’s also learned that asking questions is one of the best ways to learn. Her advice to new volunteers? Don’t be afraid to ask questions and ask a lot of them!

Danielle doesn’t have one favorite volunteering memory. Instead, she enjoys the “high-energy chaos” that can sometimes come with the work and seeing a team of level-headed people come together and be ready for anything.

One of the things that has surprised Danielle most about Crossroads is the breadth of services and outreach happening throughout the community.

From The HIVE and Time to Talk to DART, legal advocacy, group therapy, music therapy, and community events, Danielle has seen firsthand how many people come together to support survivors.

“It makes me really proud to be a part of something so big and impactful.”

Thank you, Danielle, for giving your time, curiosity, and energy to Crossroads!

Safety planning is one of the tools Crossroads uses to help survivors think through their options and identify ways to increase their safety.

Our Personalized Safety Plan offers practical considerations for a variety of situations, including staying safe during a violent incident, preparing to leave, keeping children safe, navigating protection orders, and protecting personal information and technology.

Every situation is different, and the person experiencing abuse is the expert on their own life. A safety plan can help someone think ahead, identify potential risks, and consider steps that may help them stay as safe as possible.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, Crossroads advocates are available 24/7 to provide support, information, and referrals.

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