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.
Thank you to all who attended our
2026 Outstanding Women of Weld County Gala
and thank you to our donors
Honoring Six Outstanding Women of Weld County
All proceeds benefit a Woman’s Place, Inc.
Weld County’s Only Domestic Violence Shelter
2026 Outstanding Women of Weld County
Araceli Calderon
Cultural Advocate
View Araceli’s Gala video
Brenda Campos-Spitze
Community Empowerment
View Brenda’s Gala video
Lori Couch
Advocate for Youth and Adults with Disabilities
View Lori’s Gala video
Deirdre Pilch
Champion for Education
View Deirdra’s Gala video
Marian Ruge
Legacy of Service
View Marian’s Gala video
Marilyn Schock
Champion for Health
View Marilyn’s Gala video
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.