Who We Are
We are a volunteer organization that supports the mission of A Woman’s Place by fundraising, assisting with community education about the needs of abused persons and their children, increasing awareness in the community about A Woman’s Place services, volunteering at A Woman’s Place and at support activities, honoring women who make a difference in Weld County.
How You Can Help
Attend Our Events
Every year, Friends of A Woman’s Place hosts an annual Gala in honor of
extraordinary women in Weld County.
Thank you for all who joined us for this year’s Gala!
Honoring Six Outstanding Women of Weld County – 2024
Lindsey Galindo
Community Connecter
Jodi Hartmann
Housing Solutions Advocate
Anita McSwain
Enriching Our Community Through Music
Alice Nava
Serving Our Commuity From The Heart
Valeria Ortiz
Empowering Our Aging Community
Susan Vogel
Early Childhood Champion
Hear From Some of Our Clients
”Thank you for everything, for being there for me, when I was alone, in shock and in need of help. You all helped me heal and learn more about domestic violence. I appreciate all the help you gave to me. You are all very appreciated.”
“This place saved my life and was a true blessing to me and my children.”
“You all made this traumatic part of my life easy to strengthen my self-worth and reminded me of the woman I know I can be and I will be and stay from this day forward. SKY’S THE LIMIT!!”
About the Woman's Place
A Woman’s Place is the only domestic violence service agency in Weld County. In addition to safe shelter services (most often for immediate safety needs), A Woman’s Place continues to provide a continuum of professional services for victims/survivors of domestic violence, both residential and nonresidential.
Friends of a Woman's Place Board Members
- Beth Aleman
- Heather Bjorland
- Amy Boyd
- Robin Brewer
- Sandy Bright
- Colleen Callahan
- Corny Dietz
- Drew Esquivel
- Jane Fisher
- Carolyn Gattis
- Ashley Green
- Myra Hanson
- Ginny Hogan
- Diane Heldt
- Renee Jaccaud
- Alicia Johnson
- Ronna Johnston
- Christie Malnati
- Paige Maloney
- Juanita Martinez-Rocha
- Diane Miller
- Jean Morrell
- Heather Nakamura
- Brandi Nieto
- Carolyn Rainbolt
- Dr. Heather Schulte
- Stephanie Williams
The organization was founded as a crisis line in 1977 by a group of local men and women who recognized the need for intervention for victims of domestic violence in Weld County.