Safe Shelter has been serving
St. Vrain Valley for 47 years.

Founded in Response to Community Need

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley was established in response to the growing need for support and resources for individuals impacted by domestic violence and related issues in the community. Recognizing the critical lack of services for survivors, a dedicated group of community members came together to create a safe haven where individuals and families could find refuge and support.  In some cases, even opening their homes in lieu of any other options.

Our History

Early Years and Expansion of Services

In its early years, Safe Shelter focused on providing emergency shelter and crisis intervention services. As the organization grew, it expanded its offerings to include individual and group counseling, case management, legal advocacy, and community education programs. These services were designed to address not only the immediate safety needs of survivors but also to support their long-term healing and empowerment

Our Mission

Safe Shelter's mission is to provide safety, support and resources to individuals affected by domestic and gender based violence, abuse in later life, teen dating violence, and human trafficking.

Our Vision

At Safe Shelter, we envision a community free from domestic and gender based violence where everyone will live with safety, dignity, and respect feeling independent and self-assured.

Our Impact

Our Spanish/English speaking 24/7 Crisis Support Line provided support to 8,747 crisis callers, answered 928 referrals, sheltered adults, children, and pets for 5,106 bed nights and supplied 27,028 meals.

Our Team

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Jill Holmes | Board President

Kathy Hix
Board Vice President

Jesse J. Jenner
Board Treasurer

Jaime Mast
Board Secretary

Board Members

Joshua Burke
Brian Dean
Bobbie Long

Jocelyn McManus
Stacey Pool
Susan Salazar

Valerie Scott
Jane Wolford
Corey Zabel

Staff Leadership

Nancy Herbert, PhD | Executive Director
Tristan Bones | Grants & Impact Manager
Keri Cotterman | Fund Development & Marketing Manager
Jennifer Kuhn | Shelter Residential Program/Facility Director
Shelby Logan | Outreach Program & Services Manager
Vicki O’Leary | Business Manager

Our Values

At Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, we are dedicated to fostering a community rooted in safety, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We empower survivors of domestic violence and related issues through comprehensive support and advocacy, ensuring their immediate and long-term well-being.

We believe in inclusivity and collaboration and our services are accessible and affirming for diverse and underserved populations, creating a strong network of care and prevention within our community

  • We prioritize the immediate and long-term safety of all individuals experiencing domestic/gender based violence, elder abuse, or human trafficking.

  • We help all individuals take control
    of their lives and reshape their independent and self-assured futures liberated from a life of violence.

  • We believe that everyone should be treated with the utmost of respect, regardless of background or circumstances.

  • We are dedicated to fostering independence for every individual we serve. 

  • We work with community partners to enhance our support network for those we serve.