Every October, communities across the nation come together to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)—a time to honor survivors, raise awareness, and advocate for change. In Colorado, the need for this collective action is more urgent than ever. 💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Standing #WithSurvivors in ColoradoEvery October, communities across the nation come…
Domestic violence leaves a devastating impact on members of our mountain communities, regardless of background or circumstance. Bright Future Foundation is a community-based agency dedicated to “Making Futures Bright” by changing lives affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse. Annually, hundreds of families see Bright Future as a safe harbor, helping them to build trusting…
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse in Eagle County are faced with a tremendous housing barrier when deliberating on whether to report a crime. The extraordinarily high cost of living and rural nature of our region creates substantial barriers for individuals attempting to flee a violent situation. Bright Future Foundation hopes to alleviate these…
Bright Future staff and interns were among the almost 300 advocates who attended the recent Colorado Advocacy in Action Conference (CAIA) in Vail. The conference included two full days of workshops and roundtables, all designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum to benefit the often overlapping issues and work of community based sexual assault and domestic…
Avon – Bright Future Foundation recently received a visit from Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman as part of a listening tour. Bright Future was selected for its efforts in the prevention and intervention of domestic violence and sexual assault. Coffman’s office is partnering with organizations like Bright Future to assess domestic violence prevention efforts in…
