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

Every year, Friends of A Woman’s Place hosts an annual Gala in honor of
extraordinary women in Weld County.

This year’s Gala :
October 25 2025
6:30 PM
Aims Community Welcome Center

The Six Outstanding Women of Weld County – 2025

Lynn Basset
A Legacy of Enriching Lives Through Dance

Celeste Ewert
A Legacy of Empowerment

Pam Hungenberg
A Legacy of the Heart

Carlene Devries Irion
A Legacy of Care

Madeline Milian
A Legacy of Teaching

Terri Pappas
A Legacy of Service to Children

Hear From Some of The Woman’s Place 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!!”

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.