Kristina Sickles, Author at Rose Andom Center

Paying it forward

“They are this community of warrior women fighting for your right to live free of violence. I walked out of here with a smile on my face. I felt, for the first time, that it’s going to be ok.” — Amanda

Sweet beginnings and togetherness

Jennifer and Sara have been a part of our community since the beginning. Entrepreneurial spirit catalyzed their participation to raise awareness about domestic violence and fundraising to help survivors get help, rebuild, and thrive.

Our partners and collaborations

The Rose Andom Center partners provide a wide array of services to victims and their children. Based on survivor feedback and the experience of other family justice centers, it was anticipated that the biggest need would be for advocacy and counseling, civil legal help, and access to shelter and housing.

Who we are

Since the 1980’s, individuals, organizations, and legal agencies in Denver have been successfully creating and improving on a coordinated community response to the devastating impacts of domestic violence.

Who is Rose Andom

The Rose Andom Center is named in honor of successful Denver entrepreneur and former McDonald’s franchise owner, Rose Andom, and her lead gift of $1 million. But as a child in Oklahoma, Rose witnessed domestic violence perpetrated by her father against her mother…

What we do

Since opening in 2016, we have reached and worked with over 6,500 domestic violence survivors and their children. But it’s not just about the numbers and how many people we can help – it’s about the individuals, one person at a time finding hope, a community, and a safe space to heal and rebuild.

Denver Women’s Wellness Project

The Denver Women's Wellness Project is a study focused on the health and wellbeing of women seeking services at the Rose Andom Center. Participating in study is paid and paid [...] Read More

Resource Advocates – at the ready when you are

Sasha fled to Colorado with only the items she could fit in her car. Her partner had been stalking her and repeatedly violated the protection order she had against him. To be truly safe, she knew she needed to move to a location where he could not find her.

Volunteer Appreciation Month

This month is volunteer appreciation month! The Rose Andom Center has built a stellar cohort of volunteers and interns during the pandemic. To date, we have 17 volunteer guest navigators and two navigation interns. Our guest navigators respond to crisis calls, triage urgent medical, legal, and shelter referrals, and are a compassionate voice for survivors to talk with when they first connect with our center.

Letter from our Executive Director

Every season has its own unique beauty and rhythm. I must confess though, that spring is my favorite time of year with a theme of renewal, emergence, and growth. In light of the year we’ve all experienced, these words seem especially relevant now, and reflective of the activity at the Rose Andom Center.