Response

09/03/2026

🏔️👑 It was a powerful evening celebrating courage, resilience and the strength of women. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special. Read more about the event and the inspiring story behind it here.

Sometimes in life, things align so well you could cry with thanks, eyes raised to the universe for connecting the dots. A couple of weeks ago, I had one of those moments. There’s nothing like...

08/27/2026

When funding disappears, the need doesn’t disappear with it.
Earlier this year, a survivors-services organization in Lamar, Colorado, closed after 40 years of service, leaving survivors across four rural counties wihtout a local domestic and sexual violence agency.

The closure comes amid years of declining federal Victims of Crime Act funding, including a 46% reduction since 2024 that has affected Response and agencies like us across Colorado.

At a time when Response is seeing unprecedented demand for our services, we are deeply grateful to live in a community that believes survivors should always have somewhere to turn.

Thank you for helping keep Response strong and ensuring safety and support remain available here in the RFV.

08/22/2026

Thank you to Lhakpa Sherpa, our sponsors, and everyone who came out and made this possible!

08/14/2026

💜 Wondering what it takes to become a Crisis Line Advocate?

This fall, RESPONSE is offering free Crisis Line Advocate training designed to give volunteers the skills to support survivors with compassion, confidence, and care.

Training includes:
💻 Live online sessions on Tuesdays
📚 Self-paced modules completed on your own time
💜 Trauma-informed crisis support training
🤝 Guidance from experienced advocates

The full training is 30 hours over 7 weeks — and once certified, volunteers commit to a minimum of just two helpline shifts per month.

No prior experience is required.

📅 Training begins September 15
🔗 Reserve your spot at responsehelps.org
📩 Questions? [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Know someone who would be great at this? Send this post their way.

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08/12/2026

💜 Be the voice on the other end of the line

RESPONSE is looking for compassionate community members to join our 24-hour Crisis Helpline volunteer team this fall.

As a Crisis Line Advocate, you’ll provide a listening ear, connect callers with resources, and offer a safe, confidential space for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

No experience is needed — we’ll give you the training and tools you need.

📅 Training begins September 15, 2026
💙 Make a meaningful difference in your community
🔗 Apply at responsehelps.org

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07/27/2026

Win Big at Summit of Hope! Our raffle is stacked with some of the best names in the outdoors. A huge thanks to all of our sponsors, without them this event would not have been possible.

07/23/2026

There is something incredibly powerful about a community that shows up for one another. 💜

A heartfelt thank you to our generous donor for this amazing grocery donation. Because of acts of kindness like this, survivors and families at Response have access to fresh, nourishing food during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Every bag of groceries, every piece of fruit, and every act of generosity sends a powerful message: You are seen. You are supported. You are not alone.

Thank you for helping us create safety, hope, and healing one act of kindness at a time. 💜

06/16/2026

💜 This week, our Executive Director and advocates had the opportunity to attend the Strengthening Rural Advocacy Training hosted by Praxis International in Oceanside, California.

This experience provides valuable tools, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections that will help us continue delivering survivor-centered, trauma-informed services in our rural communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and bring this knowledge back to strengthen the support we provide every day.

06/01/2026

From summiting the world's highest peaks to advocating for survivors, this is a story about resilience, courage, and using your platform to make a difference.

Take a moment to read this important article.

Response, a Basalt-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, will be hosting “Summit of Hope: An Evening with Lhakpa Sherpa” Aug. 13 in Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen.

05/26/2026

Get inspired by the incredible Lhakpa Sherpa — read her interview below!

And exciting news: she’ll be live in Aspen on August 13, 2026. Tickets go on sale June 1st, so mark your calendar and grab yours before they’re gone!

Nepal, May 25 -- At 53, Lhakpa Sherpa is a living legend. With her latest successful ascent, she has extended her record as the world's most successful female Everest summiteer, having stood on top of the world eleven times. Yet, behind the history-making headlines lies a story of profound survival,...