Alternatives to Violence invites the community to its ninth annual Purple Ribbon Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22. The event raises awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking while generating critical support for ATV’s life-saving services, including emergency shelter, safety planning and advocacy.
This year’s featured speakers are Ruth Glenn and Eilish Poe, both powerful survivor advocates whose lived experiences and professional work have helped shape conversations and policy around domestic violence prevention.
Glenn is a nationally recognized leader and advocate in domestic violence prevention. Most recently, she served as president of Survivor Justice Action and previously as CEO of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. A domestic violence survivor herself, Glenn has played a key role in shaping national policy and building coalitions to drive systemic change. She is also the author of “Everything I Never Dreamed,” which chronicles her journey from survivor to advocate.
Poe is a domestic violence and attempted murder survivor, educator and advocate. She has been featured on panels across Colorado sharing her story and advocating for crime victim compensation. Now in her seventh year of teaching, Poe is writing a book and uses her platform to inspire and empower others. She believes education, especially among young people, is essential to ending relationship abuse.
“We are honored to welcome Ruth Glenn and Eilish Poe to this year’s Purple Ribbon Breakfast,” says Rose Marie Massaro, communication and development manager of Alternatives to Violence. “Their courage, expertise and commitment to survivor-centered change remind us why this work matters. Their voices will challenge, educate and inspire our community to be part of ending violence.”
The Purple Ribbon Breakfast is free to attend and brings together community members, business leaders and advocates to show their support for survivors in the area. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the realities survivors face and how ATV’s programs provide safety, healing and hope. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, located at 4705 Clydesdale Parkway in Loveland. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with the program running from 8-9:30 a.m. The event is free to attend, but preregistration is required. To register, visit alternativestoviolence.org/purple-ribbon-breakfast.
Individuals and companies are encouraged to serve as table hosts or sponsors. Table hosts help expand the impact of the event by inviting guests to attend. Sponsorship opportunities for the Purple Ribbon Breakfast are available at $5,000 and $1,000 and include recognition through in-person and online promotions. Those interested in becoming a table host or sponsor should contact Rose Marie Massaro at 970.669.5150 ext. 124, or rosemarie.massaro@alternativestoviolence.org. This year’s sponsors include Bachus & Schanker Care Foundation, FNBO, James Zack Consulting, UCHealth and Bill Stratton Photography.
Individuals unable to attend the event but wishing to support Alternatives to Violence can donate online at alternativestoviolence.org.
