News & Updates from ALC
Welcome, New Board Members!
As our organization continues to grow and evolve, ALC is thrilled to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors. Welcome, Leigh Foster! Leigh was born in Denver and grew up in Eagle County. Leigh received a bachelor’s degree in human development and family...
Leadville Exchange Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our friends at Leadville Exchange are donating 5% of all proceeds to Advocates of Lake County. Want to help? Shop 'til you drop at Leadville's only high-end consignment shop. Everything you buy adds to our general...
State Street Community Festival Rummage Sale to Benefit ALC – September 13-15, 2024
We are so thankful to our friends at Pastime Saloon for hosting a fundraiser on our behalf at their State Street Community Festival this September 13-15. All proceeds from the festival's rummage sale will be donated to ALC to support our survivor and homelessness...
“Art for Empowerment” Artist Reception to Benefit ALC – August 31 in Leadville
Art contains incredible healing power — whether you're creating it or simply taking it in. Join Blue River Fine Art Gallery and The Silver Llama on August 31 for a healing and empowering art benefit. This show features paintings from artists in Colorado and beyond! A...
ALC Welcomes Two New Board Members
After an overwhelming response to our recent call for Board member applications, ALC is thrilled to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors. Welcome, Andy Hofer! Andy was born in Maryland and went to school in Boston where he received a bachelor's degree in...
Vero Broadband Is Raising Money for ALC August-September 2024
Abuse isn’t just physical violence. Abuse is also isolation and control. Individuals living in rural areas like Lake County may be even more isolated by distance, lack of transportation, and limited communication — especially if they don’t have independent access to...
ALC Seeks New Board Members – Here’s How to Join Us
The Board of Directors for Advocates of Lake County is seeking new members, and we want YOU to join us! ALC’s Board is made up of volunteers who generously give their time and talents to support the organization’s mission of providing services and support to survivors...
Donate to the 2024 Empowerment Express Silent Auction
Silent Auction Donors Welcome! We are currently accepting donations for the Empowerment Express Silent Auction. If you'd like to contribute an auction item to help us raise funds, please contact our team at operations@advocatesoflakecounty.org. About the auction:...
Join ALC, FREIGHT, and Your Lake County Neighbors to YAK About Housing Insecurity – May 17, 2024
Friday, May 17, 2024 The YAK - Housing Insecurity FREIGHT (320 East 9th Street, Leadville) $10 | Doors at 6 | Show at 6:30 When there’s always too much month left at the end of the money… When you can pay for rent or groceries but not both… When two and three jobs...
Be a Sponsor for the 2024 Empowerment Express
Sponsors Welcome! Private and corporate sponsors make the Empowerment Express possible. Your sponsorship in any amount $200-$1000+ helps us cover the cost of food, materials, promotion, and other expenses for our event — plus adds to our general operating fund! Choose...