News & Updates from ALC
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...
ALC Bids Farewell to Long-Time Executive Director Jenny Abbott
Farewell and best wishes to long-time ALC Executive Director Jenny Abbott. Jenny joined ALC in 2014 in a direct service role serving clients in our safehouse. Less than 1 year later, she became executive director, in which position she had many responsibilities and...
Video Interview with Elsa Tharp: Community Leader, Rape Survivor, Shelter Advocate
Watch the video interview on YouTube now. Advocates of Lake County recently sat down with Elsa Tharp — a Lake County Commissioner as well as mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and two-time rape survivor — to talk about how Lake County's proposed emergency shelter...
An Open Letter Regarding the Bridge Haven Emergency Shelter Conditional-Use Permit Application — Institute for Justice
My name is Diana Simpson, and I am a Senior Attorney at the Institute for Justice, a national pro bono law firm dedicated to protecting people’s ability to use their property as they see fit. I write this open letter regarding the city of Leadville’s consideration of...
Templates for Reaching Out to Congressional Representatives Re: Funding Freeze
Last night, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released memo M-25-13, titled "Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs." This memo announces a freeze on federal grants and loans, effective at 5 p.m. ET on January 28, 2025. ...
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...