TownsquareMedia, April 1, 2021 By Emily Mashak Alternatives to Violence (ATV) will host Mildred Muhammad, award-winning speaker and ex-wife of the D.C. sniper, at their 4th Annual Purple Ribbon Event next Thursday (April 8). While last year’s breakfast was unfortunately cancelled due to the pandemic, this year’s virtual event will give Muhammad the chance to share her story – and bring hope to those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. “She has since become an advocate for domestic violence (awareness)… just a great, great person,” said Kari Clark, Executive Director of ATV, in our “Tuned In to…
Read MoreBizWest, March 28, 2021 By BizWest Staff LOVELAND — Alternatives to Violence will be hosting its annual Purple Ribbon Event virtually this year. The event raises awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, which have seen increases during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fundraising event will be noon to 1 p.m. on April 8. Attendees can register at https://atv-pre.eventbrite.com. “We have been seeing an increase in calls from domestic abuse victims especially during the coronavirus pandemic,” Kari Clark, executive director of Alternatives to Violence, said in a press release. “Unfortunately, we had to cancel last year’s event, but we need…
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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. Coloradoan, February 21, 2021 By Sady Swanson When Danielle Hopton’s three best friends remember her, it’s the little moments that stick out. For Emily Mulder, it’s the monster truck rally they went to together years ago with Hopton’s dad and brother. They weren’t really into monster trucks, so Mulder said they just walked around the arena goofing off. “It’s little moments like that, that are just goofy and inside jokes and fun,”…
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