Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Check-in begins at 7:00am; Program is 8:00am - 9:30am

Embassy Suites, Loveland

Make your morning matter! Join us to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking struggling to leave a life of abuse. This inspirational program brings community members together to raise money to maintain critical services Alternatives to Violence provides so survivors have a safe place to heal and begin again. 

New this year: Paddle Raise—an uplifting moment of generosity where our community can come together to respond to the growing need for our mission.

2026 FEATURED SPEAKERS:

RUTH M. GLENN, Domestic Violence Survivor and Former CEO of NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

Ruth Glenn is a leader and advocate in domestic violence prevention. Most recently Ruth served as the President of Survivor Justice Action and is the former CEO of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She is a domestic violence survivor and has helped shape national policy and built coalitions to drive systemic change. Additionally, Ruth authored Everything I Never Dreamed which chronicles her journey to becoming a survivor and advocate.

EILISH POE, Domestic Violence Survivor & Crime Victim Compensation Advocate

Eilish Poe has spoken at numerous events to bring awareness to domestic violence. She has also been featured on panels to shed light on her story and to advocate for Crime Victim Compensation in Colorado. She is in her 7th year of teaching, and is currently writing a book. She hopes to inspire & empower others with her story. Eilish believes that education on domestic violence, especially in young people, is essential to ending relationship abuse.

TABLE HOSTS

If you would like to support The Purple Ribbon Breakfast by being a Table Host, please email rosemarie.massaro@alternativestoviolence.org.

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in being an event sponsor, please see the information below or email rosemarie.massaro@alternativestoviolence.org.