Jackie List, Executive Director, provided a history and complete update on services provided by Safe Shelter of the St. Vrain Valley.  For 43 years, they have been helping victims of domestic violence, including verbal, psychological, and physical attacks.  Started as a crisis hotline, it soon became apparent that this organization needed space, both for face-to-face interaction and for protection of victims. They have outgrown several facilities over the years, and have been in their present shelter facility since 2004.

    Safe Shelter services are free, confidential, available in Spanish and English, and accessible 24/7.  They serve all who are facing a pattern of intentional abuse in their relationships.  Their programs include:  Outreach (safety planning & counseling), Children and Youth (in conjunction with St. Vrain Valley Schools), Legal Services and representation, and Collaborative and Transitional Housing, in cooperation with The Inn Between and Boulder County Housing Solutions. They now have a grant for Emergency Housing solutions.​

Dan grew up in Boston.  He later enlisted in the Army and served in the Special Forces Division.  Dan has left Colorado three different times and fortunately, we keeps returning,  (“Three’s a charm Dan”).  

“What I’ve learned most about myself, is that I care deeply about making sure people around me are taken care of. I enjoy opportunities to innovate, grow and expand in both personal and professional capacities.  Dan wants to get involved in the community and is looking forward to service opportunities through Longmont Rotary

Dan is married with 3 kids,  living in Erie. We works in sales for Medtronic, a medical supply company.