The parents of Gabby Petito are using the story of their daughter’s disappearance and murder to help raise awareness about domestic violence in Colorado. On Wednesday, Petito’s mother and stepfather Nichole and Jim Schmidt attended the Purple Ribbon Breakfast event in Loveland to support the local nonprofit Alternatives to Violence. READ MORE AT DENVER7.COM

The crowd packing Embassy Suites in north Loveland Tuesday morning for Alternatives to Violence’s annual Purple Ribbon Breakfast focused on education, connection and community as they heard from organization representatives and various speakers. The fundraising event brought together hundreds of people from various groups and organizations to not only enjoy a breakfast spread, but to learn more about ATV and the importance of supporting victims of violence. Read More at Loveland Reporter-Herald

Each year the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor kicks off the holiday season by highlighting opportunities for gratitude and giving. This is the final installment of a five-part series, each week featuring an organization that provides services to members of our community.   Alternatives to Violence (ATV) is a non-profit organization based in Loveland that provides shelter, advocacy, education and resources for people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. ATV provides services to women, men and children regardless of race, sexual orientation or legal status. Read the full article on BerthoudSurveyor.com

Alternatives to Violence is taking a new approach to discussing domestic violence in Loveland, putting together an art exhibit with Artworks Center for Contemporary Art aimed at getting people to learn more and talk about the impacts of domestic violence. The exhibition, titled “Domestic Violence: An Artist’s Perspective,” has gathered several pieces of different art mediums, including 2-dimensional paintings and 3-dimensional and interactive art, all aimed at compelling visitors to “start a conversation with family and loved ones while also enjoying the art,” according to a Facebook post for the exhibit. READ MORE ON REPORTERHERALD.COM

Loveland Philo, in a continued effort to support Loveland community members, dropped off several laundry baskets filled with household goods to Alternatives to Violence Friday morning in an effort to help outgoing clients get a fresh start on life. Read the full story on ReporterHerald.com.

The popular event helps raise money for the nonprofit Alternatives to Violence Pastels on 5th is a free, family-friendly, community-wide sidewalk chalk art festival where artists of all ages and skill levels come out to showcase their work in downtown Loveland. It also serves as a fundraiser for Alternatives to Violence. Read the full article at GreeleyTribune.com.

Editor’s note: This story contains references to domestic violence. Information about domestic violence warning signs and resources for those in crisis is available at the end of this story. We share in the grief and anger of the mother and daughter killed in the recent domestic violence tragedy in Loveland. Watch ATV’s Executive Director, Kari Clark, give her commentary on Denver 7’s news coverage here

It was an inspirational morning at The Purple Ribbon Breakfast, April 25, 2022. Loveland Mayor, Jacki Marsh, among others spoke at the event, sharing their personal experiences with domestic violence. See some of the photos in the About Town section on NOCOstyle.com here.