Research shows housing security is instrumental in a survivor's healing journey.
After a sexual assault, survivors can be overwhelmed with self-blame, fear of not being believed, and isolation from friends and family.
The Blue Bench offers therapy and group workshops to help build community and emotional safety, but what about a survivor's physical safety?
Economic insecurity often goes hand-in-hand with sexual violence
Clients at The Blue Bench are eligible for additional support through "Flex Funds." Flex Funds have helped survivors:
- Escape dangerous situations and seek safety
- Gain more access to transportation
- Pay outstanding medical bills due to the violence that has occurred
- Secure housing and other basic necessities
- Fulfill other needs that support the survivor’s safety, healing, and well-being
Your donations can provide financial assistance such as rent/mortgage payments, utility fees, food, and other household items for survivors.
Sincerely,
The Blue Bench Team
Artist Supporting Our Work:
M&D Artistries: Meraki
M&D Artistries, owned by RISE 2024 participant Dea Bender, presents Meraki. Meraki features fellow RISE artists with a portion of sales from select works going back to The Blue Bench's mission and vital services.
Event Info:
Date: July 19 - Sept. 13
Address: 773 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204
Website: M&D Artistries
Kathy O'Conner Artwork Fundraiser
Kathy O'Conner, The Blue Bench volunteer and RISE 2024 participant, is donating a portion of select art sales back to The Blue Bench throughout August!
You can view and purchase her art at kathyoart.com
Welcome New Team Members!
Welcome new Therapist, Emily!
Emily graduated from MSU Denver with her MSW in May 2024. She previously interned at Safehouse Denver's Emergency Shelter Program and the Counseling and Advocacy Center Program. Emily previously worked for 10+ years in nonprofit management and fundraising.
Welcome Case Manager, Melissa!
Melissa is originally from Colorado and previously worked in Victim Services with two Law Enforcement Agencies.
She loves animals and has a puppy, Ruby, three cats, and fosters kittens for Rezdawg rescue.
Welcome new team members to our Community Education Team!
Levitt Pavilion is Safe Bar Certified!
Levitt Pavilion and our Safe Bars partners are educated on keeping themselves, their co-workers, and patrons safe through active bystander and de-escalation skills to stop sexual aggression and other forms of gender-based violence in their work environments
Vote YES on HB24-1349!
How the Measure Works: HB24-1349 is a critical opportunity to raise essential funds through a modest excise tax on guns, precursor parts, and ammunition sold by dealers and manufacturers in Colorado. This funding will:
- Expand mental health services for veterans and youth
- Promote school safety and gun violence prevention
- Stabilize victim services, including crisis response, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and case management
- Open positions:
- Bilingual Case Manager
- Bilingual On-Call Advocate, Part-time
- Case Manager
- Executive and Operations Assistant
“Our anger was a fury sparked by profound injustices, wrongs that deserved ire. And with that rage, we ripped a hole in the status quo”
- Judy Heumann
From her memoir Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist
