Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and their families across Boulder and Broomfield Counties. We provide a comprehensive network of services, from emergency shelter and crisis intervention to long-term advocacy, housing support, and counseling, ensuring safety, stability, and healing. Beyond direct services, SPAN works to prevent violence through community education and engagement, building a future rooted in equity, compassion, and nonviolence.
Everyone deserves a safe home. If you or someone you know needs help, use our 24-hour Crisis Line: 303-444-2424 or hotline@safehousealliance.org
"When I first came to SPAN, I felt broken and hopeless. The shelter gave me more than a roof over my head, it gave me safety, counseling, and a path forward. For the first time in years, I believe in myself again."
"I am so thankful for the No Pet Left Behind program. Knowing that my children and our dog could stay with me at the shelter gave us the peace and comfort we desperately needed. SPAN made us feel whole, not just safe."
"SPAN’s staff stood by me through every step of the legal process. I never felt judged, only supported and encouraged. Because of their help, I now feel stronger and capable of providing a safe life for my children."
"The compassion and care I received at SPAN reminded me that I am not defined by what I went through. I’m healing, I’m studying again, and I am hopeful for the future. My life has direction and purpose again."
*"Quiero agradecer a SPAN por ayudarme en los momentos más difíciles. Me brindaron seguridad, apoyo, y esperanza cuando más lo necesitaba. Nunca olvidaré su bondad."Translated: "I want to thank SPAN for helping me in the most difficult moments. You gave me safety, support, and hope when I needed it most. I will never forget your kindness."
"Every semester I send my grades to my counselor as a way to share my progress. My quote this time is: ‘She remembered who she was, and the game changed.’"
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against adults, youth and children through support, advocacy, education and community organizing.
Founded in 1979 as Boulder County Safehouse, Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) has grown into a vital community resource and advocate for survivors of domestic violence and their families. What began as a safe haven for those escaping abuse has evolved into a comprehensive network of services that provide immediate crisis intervention, safe and confidential shelter, and long-term support for healing and stability.
Today, SPAN’s dedicated team walks alongside survivors on their journey toward safety, empowerment, and self-sufficiency—offering counseling, housing assistance, legal advocacy, and programs designed to break cycles of violence. Beyond direct services, SPAN leads the movement for change by advancing violence prevention education, offering specialized community trainings, and building powerful coalitions rooted in equity, nonviolence, and social justice.
For more than four decades, SPAN has stood as a beacon of hope in Boulder and Broomfield Counties, creating pathways to safety while working toward a future free from violence and oppression.
Organization name
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence
other names
SPAN, Boulder County Safehouse
1980
Tax id (EIN)
74-2145368
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
835 North StMailing
835 North StreetBoulder County, CO, US
Broomfield, CO, US