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2024 Gratitude Report
Response is proud of the difference we have made in the lives of survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Each of our supporters has played a role in furthering our mission to work with our community to end domestic and sexual abuse and to support survivors in achieving their own safety and empowerment. Learn more from the links below.
Schools partner with nonprofit Response to teach consent and prevent sexual violence, amid culture shift
Roaring Fork Valley teens transform one idea into $30,000
Aspen Daily News: Response New Shelter to Open This Month
Response and Ski co Sexual Assault Video
‘Let the survivor lead’: Understanding best practices when responding to news of sexual assaults
Letter to the Editor: Prop KK
Vote yes on Prop KK to support crime victims in our community
Basalt Domestic Violence Shelter Ends its Capital Campaign with $9.65 Million
Response hosts community celebration Wednesday at construction site
Newly-arrived immigrants put a sharper focus on Roaring Fork Valley’s housing struggle
Read Tiffaney Blendsaw (Response Housing Program Manager) discuss how Response has been helping clients secure housing through challenging times.
Aspen City Council discusses additional funding for domestic abuse facility
Read about Aspen CIty Council discussion of additional funding here!
Aspen Women’s March highlights reproductive rights, immigration, food insecurity ahead of big election year
Read about Aspen Women’s March, our Program Director Txell made a speech!
Response breaks ground for Halle Center
Read our breaking ground story in the Sopris Sun!
PitCo doubles its financial commitment to domestic violence shelter, urges other local gov to do the same
Pitkin County has far outpaced other local governments in financial contribution to the non-profit, having already pledged $250,000. And at the work session on Tuesday, the county commissioners committed to $250,000 more, urging others to do the same.
Giving Thought: Ending stigma, housing survivors, strengthening community
A beautiful Aspen Times opinion piece by our very own Allison Alexander!
Response makes progress with approval, funding for shelter
Aspen City Council Weighs in on Response’s capital request for domestic and sexual abuse center
Domestic Abuse Center Updates from The Aspen Times
The Halle Center for Hope and Healing
Our campaign to build the first-ever domestic abuse center in the Upper Roaring Fork Valley is underway! The Halle Center for Hope and Healing has cleared one hurdle with approval by the Basalt planning and zoning commission.
We are excited to share that we have already raised $3 million of the $7.7 million campaign budget!
The domestic abuse center will house up to 9 adult survivors and 15 children in 7 efficiency units. It will also contain a new office for Response that will greatly improve our ability to deliver services to survivors in shelter and the community.
Our campaign to build the first-ever domestic abuse center in the Upper Roaring Fork Valley is underway! The Halle Center for Hope and Healing has cleared one hurdle with approval by the Basalt planning and zoning commission.
We are excited to share that we have already raised $3 million of the $7.7 million campaign budget!
The domestic abuse center will house up to 9 adult survivors and 15 children in 7 efficiency units. It will also contain a new office for Response that will greatly improve our ability to deliver services to survivors in shelter and the community.
Aspen Times Article “Giving Thought: Bringing awareness to break the silence."
Check out the new opinion article at the Aspen Times on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault awareness in our valley.
EVENT: Voices of Courage
Newsletter – SAAM 4/6/2022
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Each year, April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). We are eager to take this opportunity to spread knowledge and bring awareness to the realities of sexual violence. Please join us in bringing attention to this issue! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more throughout the month of April!
Defining the Problem
Defining “sexual assault” responsibly means including the various ways this type of violence takes place, including through social media. This year’s theme for SAAM is “Building Safe Online Spaces Together.” Now more than ever it is important to build and maintain safety and respect online. Here are a few of the ways sexual assault occurs through the internet.
MORE ABOUT SAAM
Dispel the Myths!
One of the best ways we can improve conversations around sexual assault is by knowing the facts, and challenging dangerous myths.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars! Supporting Response by attending these events is a great way to participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Yoga and Shopping for a Cause
Yoga Class: April 8th, 4 – 5:05 pm
Reception with Shannon Meyer, Executive Director of Response, immediately following
Shopping & Class Proceeds: All Day
Location: O2 Aspen
Lite bites and wine from Scout & Cellar will be provided. This class is donation-based with a suggestion of $35 and 10% of revenue from all other classes and retail sales on April 8th will be donated to Response. REGISTER TODAY!
Roaring Fork Charity Classic
When: May 3rd, 2022
9:30 AM registration
11:00 AM shotgun start
Dinner and awards at the club immediately following the end of play
Where: Roaring Fork Club Basalt
Early bird registration for a foursome is only $1000! This includes a golf cart, lunch, and the award dinner after golfing.
The price increases to $1,200 after April 15th. REGISTER TODAY!
Fact of the Week
April 2022 marks the 21st Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Each year, April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). We are eager to take this opportunity to spread knowledge and bring awareness to the realities of sexual violence. Please join us in bringing attention to this issue! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more throughout the month of April!
Defining the Problem
Defining “sexual assault” responsibly means including the various ways this type of violence takes place, including through social media. This year’s theme for SAAM is “Building Safe Online Spaces Together.” Now more than ever it is important to build and maintain safety and respect online. Here are a few of the ways sexual assault occurs through the internet.
- Sending someone unwelcome communication about sex or hateful comments based on sex, identity, and/or sexual orientation.
- Sexting: Sending partners, friends, acquaintances, or strangers unwanted requests for nude photos or videos of sexual acts.
- Performing sexual acts on webcam without the consent of everyone involved or in inappropriate settings.
- Revenge Porn: Sharing private images or videos without the consent of everyone involved.
- Sharing porn in spaces where not everyone has consented to view it.
- Grooming children to enable their sexual abuse either online or offline.
MORE ABOUT SAAM
Dispel the Myths!
One of the best ways we can improve conversations around sexual assault is by knowing the facts, and challenging dangerous myths.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars! Supporting Response by attending these events is a great way to participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Yoga and Shopping for a Cause
Yoga Class: April 8th, 4 – 5:05 pm
Reception with Shannon Meyer, Executive Director of Response, immediately following
Shopping & Class Proceeds: All Day
Location: O2 Aspen
Lite bites and wine from Scout & Cellar will be provided. This class is donation-based with a suggestion of $35 and 10% of revenue from all other classes and retail sales on April 8th will be donated to Response. REGISTER TODAY!
Roaring Fork Charity Classic
When: May 3rd, 2022
9:30 AM registration
11:00 AM shotgun start
Dinner and awards at the club immediately following the end of play
Where: Roaring Fork Club Basalt
Early bird registration for a foursome is only $1000! This includes a golf cart, lunch, and the award dinner after golfing.
The price increases to $1,200 after April 15th. REGISTER TODAY!
Fact of the Week
April 2022 marks the 21st Sexual Assault Awareness Month
RFCC Newsletter – March 18th, 2022
2022 Roaring Fork Charity Classic
BREAKING NEWS!
We just learned that the Roaring Fork Club is able to host another Roaring Fork Charity Classic for Response on May 3rd! While this is short notice – we hope that you can join us to make this event a huge success again this year.
There may be snow on the ground in Aspen, but its starting to look like spring in the mid-valley, and it’s time to start thinking about golfing! What better way to start your season than by GOLFING TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE.
When: May 3rd, 2022,11:00 AM shotgun start
Dinner and awards at the club immediately following the end of play
Where: Roaring Fork Club Basalt
REGISTER NOW
Early bird registration for a foursome is only $1000! This includes a golf cart, lunch, and the award dinner after golfing. The price increases to $1,200 after April 15th. There are only 22 team spots available so register soon to ensure your participation in this fun event.
Interested in sponsoring?
We are still looking for local businesses that would like to sponsor the event or provide auction items and/or prizes. If your company is interested in securing great exposure, generating goodwill, and helping make this event a great success, please let us know!
I WANT TO SPONSOR
Our Contact Information
Response
405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 203
Aspen, CO 81611
9709205357
BREAKING NEWS!
We just learned that the Roaring Fork Club is able to host another Roaring Fork Charity Classic for Response on May 3rd! While this is short notice – we hope that you can join us to make this event a huge success again this year.
There may be snow on the ground in Aspen, but its starting to look like spring in the mid-valley, and it’s time to start thinking about golfing! What better way to start your season than by GOLFING TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE.
When: May 3rd, 2022,11:00 AM shotgun start
Dinner and awards at the club immediately following the end of play
Where: Roaring Fork Club Basalt
REGISTER NOW
Early bird registration for a foursome is only $1000! This includes a golf cart, lunch, and the award dinner after golfing. The price increases to $1,200 after April 15th. There are only 22 team spots available so register soon to ensure your participation in this fun event.
Interested in sponsoring?
We are still looking for local businesses that would like to sponsor the event or provide auction items and/or prizes. If your company is interested in securing great exposure, generating goodwill, and helping make this event a great success, please let us know!
I WANT TO SPONSOR
Our Contact Information
Response
405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 203
Aspen, CO 81611
9709205357
Newsletter – March 8, 2022
Happy International Women’s Day
We are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) and Women’s History Month (WHM)! Each year on March 8th, we are given an opportunity to highlight the realities of identifying as a woman. It’s a chance to celebrate women, raise awareness, and take action.
FIND OUT MORE
The History
In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th as National Women’s History Week. In 1987, the week grew into Women’s History Month. Each year, a proclamation is released by the White House that designates the month for women’s history.
International Women’s Day can be traced back to a garment workers’ strike in 1908 New York City. The one-year anniversary of those strikes marked the first official Women’s Day, and in 1910, it was turned into an international movement advocating universal suffrage. While suffrage has since been achieved in many places around the world, there is still an urgent need to advocate for equality across the world. Inequality is a large part of what drives domestic and sexual abuse.
Want to help Response this month?
Try shopping or yoga for a good cause!!
Join us in supporting Aspen’s women-owned businesses while benefiting Response! All you have to do is shop in Aspen on March 18th when 10% of proceeds from participating stores will go to Response and the Aspen Youth Center.
AND
On April 8th, join us for a special yoga class at 4pm at O2 Aspen with a reception to follow where you can learn more about our work and meet other like-minded yogis!
Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, creates and supports comprehensive funding and resources for organizations working to end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. The current authorization of the act expired in 2018, so it’s past time for a new VAWA to be passed. Urge political action by using this link to send an email to your senators today!
In the News
We want to highlight and applaud the nomination of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Jackson, if confirmed, would be only the sixth woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Other Ways to Support Women in our Community
Become familiar with the signs of abuse.
Please consider making a donation to Response.
Be an ally. Listen, offer support, and share resources.
Quote of the Month
“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.”
– Gloria Steinhem
We are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) and Women’s History Month (WHM)! Each year on March 8th, we are given an opportunity to highlight the realities of identifying as a woman. It’s a chance to celebrate women, raise awareness, and take action.
FIND OUT MORE
The History
In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th as National Women’s History Week. In 1987, the week grew into Women’s History Month. Each year, a proclamation is released by the White House that designates the month for women’s history.
International Women’s Day can be traced back to a garment workers’ strike in 1908 New York City. The one-year anniversary of those strikes marked the first official Women’s Day, and in 1910, it was turned into an international movement advocating universal suffrage. While suffrage has since been achieved in many places around the world, there is still an urgent need to advocate for equality across the world. Inequality is a large part of what drives domestic and sexual abuse.
Want to help Response this month?
Try shopping or yoga for a good cause!!
Join us in supporting Aspen’s women-owned businesses while benefiting Response! All you have to do is shop in Aspen on March 18th when 10% of proceeds from participating stores will go to Response and the Aspen Youth Center.
AND
On April 8th, join us for a special yoga class at 4pm at O2 Aspen with a reception to follow where you can learn more about our work and meet other like-minded yogis!
Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, creates and supports comprehensive funding and resources for organizations working to end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. The current authorization of the act expired in 2018, so it’s past time for a new VAWA to be passed. Urge political action by using this link to send an email to your senators today!
In the News
We want to highlight and applaud the nomination of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Jackson, if confirmed, would be only the sixth woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Other Ways to Support Women in our Community
Become familiar with the signs of abuse.
Please consider making a donation to Response.
Be an ally. Listen, offer support, and share resources.
Quote of the Month
“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.”
– Gloria Steinhem
May 1, 2020
Dec. 5th, 2019
APCHA debates priority housing for survivors of domestic violence
Nov. 27, 2019
Domestic violence victims thankful for aspen nonprofit’s new housing program
April 14, 2019
Executive Director, Shannon Meyer, Speaks with Aspen 82 – The Lift
Feb. 25, 2019
The Aspen Times Guest Commentary: Response Looking to Educate Teens on Dating Violence
Dec. 16, 2018
Aspen Times: Nonprofit Response Gets New Grants to Help Victims Escape Abusers
Oct. 18, 2018
Aspen Daily News: “I Will Sure Thrive”
Oct. 17, 2018
Aspen Sojourner: “Local Nonprofit Sponsors ‘Our Response – Survivor Stories’ Five Locals Share Their Experiences of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, From Surviving to Thriving”
Oct. 16, 2018
Aspen Public Radio and Response: “We Can Shine a Light on It” Domestic violence survivors share their stories
Oct. 10, 2018
KDNK: Response Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Storytelling Event
Oct. 3, 2018
Aspen 82 Video: Response Brings Domestic Violence Awareness to Aspen
Sept. 30, 2018
Aspen Times Letter to the Editor: Survivors Deserve to be Heard and Believed
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to the Editor: “Yes” on 1A for the Community
May 9, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Community Resources Available to Combat Sexual Harassment
April 25, 2018
KDNK: Local Organizations Recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 14, 2018
Executive Director’s Letter to the Editor: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Dec. 26, 2017
Making a Difference for Domestic Abuse Victims and Survivors
Nov. 9, 2017
Reckoning in the Restaurant Industry
Oct. 29, 2017
Response Provides Safe Haven
Oct. 28, 2017
Options for Undocumented People Facing Abuse
Oct. 19, 2017
New Program Aims at Helping Bar Staff Combat Sexual Assaults
Oct. 17, 2017
From “That’s Stupid” to “You are Stupid”
Oct. 16, 2017
Radio: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct. 13, 2017
Shannon Meyer to be New Response Executive Director
Aug. 14, 2017
Executive Director Resigns from Aspen Nonprofit, Repsonse