News & Updates from ALC
February 24, 2026, Declared ALC Day by Leadville Mayor Dana Greene
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor Greene Issues Proclamation Celebrating 44 Years of Service by Advocates of Lake County Lake County, Colo., Feb. 24, 2026 - This year, the Advocates of Lake County (ALC) marks 44 years of service in our community – more than four decades of...
Facts and FAQs About ALC’s Safehouse Sale
In September 2025, Advocates of Lake County (ALC) publicly announced plans to sell our survivor safehouse. We did this through a press release that was sent to local organizational leaders and the Leadville Herald Democrat; it is also available on our website. You can...
ALC Safehouse Officially Listed for Sale
As you may recall from our recent press release, letter to the editor, and numerous social media posts, ALC has made the decision to sell our survivor safehouse. The listing is now live on all major real estate sites, and we are grateful for your continued support as...
Advocates of Lake County Transitions Safehouse to New Chapter of Survivor Support – Letter to Editor Submitted October 27, 2025
For over 40 years, the Advocates of Lake County has walked alongside survivors in some of the hardest moments of their lives. Since 2012, ALC’s Safehouse has been a refuge — a warm, safe place for individuals and families escaping violence, where doors and hearts were...
ALC Announces Intention to Sell Safehouse Amid Uncertain Funding Future – Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commitment to Supporting Survivors Remains Strong Lake County, Colo., Sept. 23, 2025 – The Advocates of Lake County (ALC) today announced the sale of its survivor safehouse, which has provided confidential shelter for victims of violence since...
ALC Co-ED Kristen King Advocates for Safe Gun Storage Following Recent Youth Shooting Incidents
Last week’s back-to-back incidents involving young people and firearms have shaken our Lake County community to its core. The first day of school for the 2025-2026 academic year was interrupted by a lockdown prompted by an off-campus shooting that injured a Lake...
ALC Co-ED Tim Best Urges Proactive Response to Homelessness
This week ALC's Client Services Director and Co–Executive Director Tim Best wrote an op-ed urging the community to consider how close each of us is to homelessness. "The recent assault on homelessness in Washington, D.C.—where unsheltered living is being criminalized...
ALC’s Silent Auction Is Open! Bid on Over 130 Amazing Items from Dozens of Generous Donors
Our Operation: Safety Net online auction fundraiser is in full swing, and we hope you'll join us! The auction is open July 1-July 7, and you can bid and win from anywhere! Out-of-towners just pay shipping on your winnings. Like you, we were bummed not to host our...
Stand Up to Violence, Stand With Survivors — Help ALC Build a Survivor Safety Net
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Leadville/Lake County community lost one of our own to a senseless act of gun violence. This is the second such loss in Lake County in 8 months, making it all the more devastating. Our hearts are breaking for the family and loved ones...
ALC Embraces Shared Leadership Model Following ED Departure
Following Jenny Abbott’s departure from her role as Executive Director last month, ALC has decided to pilot a co-leadership model in lieu of conducting a traditional Executive Director search. With enthusiastic support from both ALC’s Board and staff, we are so...