Chapter 1: 2015 Where Hope Took Shape Before there were clients in the halls, before advocates sat beside survivors, there was a belief shared by many: we could do better for people experiencing domestic violence. In 2015, that belief took shape. Architects, city leaders, advocates, and community partners gathered around a bold idea to create […]
Ten Years of Hope, Healing, and Partnership: Reflecting on the Rose Andom Center’s First Decade By Margaret Abrams, Founding Executive Director, and Whitney Woods, Current Executive Director Ten years ago, the Rose Andom Center opened its doors with a simple but ambitious vision: that survivors of domestic violence should not have to navigate one of […]
One Year In: Reflections from My First Year as Executive Director By: Whitney Woods This past year has been one of the most humbling experiences of my professional life. Stepping into the role of Executive Director at the Rose Andom Center, I knew the work would be complex. What I could not fully anticipate was […]
Denim Day Insights: The Importance of Coordinated Care for Survivors Whitney Woods, April 28, 2026 Rose Andom Center Committed to Removing Barriers to Coordinated Care Whitney Woods (she/her) is the executive director of the Rose Andom Center, Colorado’s first and largest family justice center, a survivor-centered, trauma-informed collaborative that provides resources for individuals and families impacted […]
Dear Community, None of us can avoid the recent news involving the so-called “r*pe academy” and public figures using their positions of power to violate people’s bodies. If you are like me, you may be feeling a mix of anger, exhaustion, grief, or even numbness. That response makes sense. The steady stream of overwhelming information—headline […]
Best Practices for Reporting Domestic Violence to Law Enforcement By Erin Siegel, Fortitude and Flourish in collaboration with the Rose Andom Center As a survivor of domestic violence and coercive control, I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to consider reporting abuse to law enforcement. For many victim/survivors, this is not a simple decision. […]
For ten years, the Rose Andom Center has been a place where survivors are met with compassion, dignity, and support. This year’s Reflections of Hope Gala honors that decade of impact and the community that has made it possible.
Join us on Saturday, October 17th at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts for a meaningful evening celebrating the strength and resilience of survivors and the progress we have made together over the past ten years.
The Rose Andom Center will be closed on Monday, August 3.
If you need additional support during this time, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or SafeHouse Denver’s crisis line at 303-318-9989. If you are in immediate danger, please contact 911.
Aviso de Cierre del Rose Andom Center
Si necesita apoyo adicional durante este tiempo, por favor comuníquese con la Línea Nacional de Violencia Doméstica al 800-799-SAFE (7233) o con la línea de crisis de SafeHouse Denver al 303-318-9989. Si se encuentra en peligro inmediato, por favor llame al 911.
