Family Tree

Making an impact together

Lauren — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:00:15 +0000

Making an impact together

Family Tree served over 4,700 people with direct services and connected more than 17,000 people to resources through crisis and help lines last year.

Each of our programs is an entry to the wrap-around services providing support at every step in the journey towards healing.

When you engage with Family Tree, you become an integral part of change within the community. Learn below about a variety of ways you can get involved.

Don't see what you have in mind? Let us know.

Lauren Tue, 02/20/2024 - 2:00pm

Questions?

If you would like to learn more or talk about options and opportunities for giving, please call or email:

Robert Ham
Director of Donor Relations
Phone: (303) 928-9774
Email: rham@thefamilytree.org

Mailing address:

Family Tree
3805 Marshall Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Engage

Tour our sites

We invite you to learn more about Family Tree's programs through guided tours. Choose one or several programs you are interested in learning more about to take a deeper dive into our mission and impact.

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Host A Drive

Hosting a drive is a unique way for individuals and groups to give back to their community. Connect with us to learn more about the different types of drives that support our programs.

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NEEDS LIST
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

When businesses engage with Family Tree, they partner in the fight against child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. We're excited to connect with your team and build the perfect opportunity for collaboration.

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3RD PARTY FUNDRAISERS

Fundraising for Family Tree with your organization is an especially impactful way to support this work. Connect with our team and receive tailored support from start to finish.

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NEEDS LIST

In-kind donations like non-perishable food, diapers and full-size hygiene items all help Family Tree meet the immediate needs of community members experiencing crisis. View our full list of items that most benefit those we serve.

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteers and interns perform essential duties and positively impact our services. Family Tree offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Use your unique skills to abilities to support Family Tree!

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Lauren — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:34:20 +0000

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Lauren Thu, 02/02/2023 - 3:34pm

Each February, young adults and their loved ones across the nation raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.

It can be incredibly challenging, frustrating and/or scary to know your teen or someone you love is experiencing dating abuse. It can also feel helpless in not knowing what to do or trying to support your teen. Family Tree would like to provide some helpful ways in which you can help or support your teen or a loved one you know that you suspect or is experiencing teen dating violence.

According to loveisrespect.org, “1 in 3 girls in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner”. Additionally, “1 in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a [partner]”. With statistics like these, it’s possible that we all know a teen that has either experienced teen dating violence or is currently experiencing it.

Warning Signs of Teen Dating Abuse

Dating abuse is a pattern of coercive, intimidating, or manipulative behaviors used to exert power and control over a partner. While we define dating violence as a pattern, that doesn’t mean the first instance of abuse isn’t also dating violence; we simply recognize that dating violence tends to involve a series of abusive behaviors over a course of time. (loveisrespect.org)

Here are some suggestions that we invite you to try when supporting your teen:

Ask Questions

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Although it can seem awkward and uncomfortable, asking could potentially help a teen open up to you and also increase their safety. Some questions you could ask might be:

“How have things been with you two lately?”
“I noticed you are having a hard time; how can I help?”

How to Help

If Your Teen Discloses Dating Violence

If your teen decides to disclose the dating violence to you, be a safe person. Listen and validate are key ways in which to initially respond. Next, let them know you love them and care about them. Share with your teen that you are concerned about them and their safety. Ultimately, tell your teen “It is not your fault.” It’s also important to remind your loved one that healthy relationships are not like this. Also, make sure you comment about the abusive behaviors and not about the abusive partner as the teen may feel defensive and might not open up to you again.

Leaving an Abuse Relationship is a Process

In an unhealthy or abusive relationship, it can be incredibly difficult for the person experiencing abuse to leave their partner. This process is not linear and can be different for everyone, so giving space to your teen and supporting them can sometimes be the best way to help. Additionally, remember that leaving an abusive partner can be the most dangerous time for the person experiencing the abuse. Although you are concerned for their safety, trust that your teen knows their relationship better than anyone and try to support them as they navigate this process. If you are a parent, sometimes this can be more difficult. For example, a parent might react by telling their teen that they will be grounded if they don’t break up with their partner. Autonomy is important in leaving an abusive partner, and ultimatums may encourage the teen to just continue the relationship in secret. In order to keep that open communication, try your best to support your teen in deciding their next steps together.

Taking Care of Yourself

Like we stated before, it can be incredibly difficult to watch your loved one, especially a teenager, experience violence in their relationship. Take care of yourself, do lots of self-care, and make sure you know your own limits. If you feel like you need additional support you can reach out to Family Tree’s Domestic Violence Outreach Program (outreach@thefamilytree.org) where advocates are available to give support and resources to both you and your loved one.

Resources For Your Teen

LoveIsRespect peer advocates are available 24/7 through phone (1-866-331-9474), online chat (loveisrespect.org), and text (start by texting “loveis” to 22522).

Additionally, there is an app for your teen’s smartphone called Choose Respect that can be a great resource for youth.

If you would like to learn more about Family Tree’s Domestic Violence Outreach Program, please visit https://www.thefamilytree.org/domestic-violence-outreach-program for program and contact information.

Share the Love

Lauren — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:11:20 +0000

Share the Love

Valentine's Day presents the opportunity to let the people you care about know how much you appreciate them. During the month of February, you can make a donation to Family Tree in honor of someone you want to recognize. Family Tree will email your special someone an acknowledgment of your gift. Provide more than a card this February with a contribution supporting the very important impact and role Family Tree plays in our community. Let your care, concern and love for others multiply during the month of February!

Lauren Mon, 01/30/2023 - 6:11pm

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MAD Friends Fundraiser

Christen — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 02:58:13 +0000

MAD Friends Fundraiser Christen Thu, 12/01/2022 - 9:58pm

Turkey Day Meals 2023

Lauren — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:37:03 +0000

Turkey Day Meals 2023

Family Tree clients are provided with Turkey Day meal kits. To prepare a meal kit for a family, please use the information below to gather items. We request a $35 gift card to allow families to choose their own main course (turkey or another option), and all tote items should be shelf stable.

Please drop off meal kits between November 13 - 20, 2023
Family Tree
3805 Marshall St.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
To arrange your drop off please call 303-403-5892

PROVIDING FOOD FOR FAMILIES

We support our families throughout the season with shelf-stable pantry items. Please reach out to Cindy Gillings for more information on food drives.

If you are interested in preparing a meal at one of our residential programs, please reach out to Rebekah Hawthorne for more details and to arrange a date. Cook-a-Meals cannot be scheduled on 11/24, 12/24 or 12/25. Please reach out if you are interested in providing a catered meal at one of our residential programs on one of these dates.

Lauren Sat, 10/22/2022 - 1:37pm

Turkey Day Meals

All 4 Family Tree

Christen — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:14:46 +0000

All 4 Family Tree When you donate to Family Tree, you support our mission to partner with all people to prevent and overcome the interconnected issues of child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness to promote safety, healing and stability across generations.

Thanks for your support! You will receive a verification email shortly. For donations over $40, please bring the email to SPENGA to redeem your All 4 Family Tree Community Card for your free services and discounted items at SPENGA, Stylus & Crate, Elevat38, and Cibo Meals. Christen Fri, 09/02/2022 - 2:14pm

Thank you for your support!

Expand your impact

Christen — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:23:51 +0000

Expand your impact

Family Tree served over 4,700 people with direct services and connected more than 17,000 people to resources through crisis and help lines last year.

Each of our programs is an entry to the wrap-around services providing support at every step in the journey towards healing.

When you engage with Family Tree, you become an integral part of change within the community. Learn below about a variety of ways you can get involved.

Check out all of our exciting opportunities to connect!

MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION

Mailing address:

Family Tree
3805 Marshall Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Christen Tue, 08/09/2022 - 2:23pm

Questions?

If you would like to learn more or talk about options and opportunities for giving, please call or email:

Robert Ham
Interim Chief Development Officer
Phone: (303) 928-9774
Email: rham@thefamilytree.org

Ways to give

Colorado Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit

The Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit provides a 25% state income tax credit to Colorado taxpayers who contribute to eligible homelessness-related projects within Colorado. Contributions over $100 are eligible for HCTC.

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EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Event sponsorships offer an exciting way to connect with Family Tree's mission. Contact us to learn more about upcoming events and how you can be a part of the unique experience.

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WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE GIFTS

Include Family Tree in your estate plans. Directing all or a portion of your estate to Family Tree ensures that our work will continue into perpetuity.

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STOCK SALE

A donation to Family Tree through shares of stock or mutual funds will help ensure we can continue to provide our clients with the best care and support. To learn more about making a charitable donation through stock transfer, please contact Robert Ham.

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

Through working with a sponsoring organization like Fidelity Charitable or Charles Schwab Charitable, you can establish a fund and make tax-deductible contributions to Family Tree.

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2020/2021 Family Tree Annual Report

Christen — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:47:57 +0000

2020/2021 Family Tree Annual Report

Christen Tue, 08/02/2022 - 12:47pm

Holidays in July

Christen — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:42:45 +0000

Holidays in July

When families don't know where to stay the night or how to flee violence, Family Tree's network of supportive services and residential programs provide a safe place to stay while they begin to get back on their feet. Family Tree helps people feel supported on their journey to find stability. For some, having a caring advocate by their side as they navigate complicated systems and overcome hurdles can be the key to feeling empowered.

Your donations will help individuals and families in crisis by connecting them to support, basic needs and strength through healing. At Family Tree, your donation creates hope and supports resilience in the lives of those going through immense challenges.

We want to thank you for joining us in this work – your generosity empowers those in your community to discover their own strengths and create lasting, positive change.

Christen Mon, 07/18/2022 - 1:42pm

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Welcome to Marshall Street Landing

Christen — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:09:35 +0000

Welcome to Marshall Street Landing

Family Tree began filling service gaps for people affected by child abuse and domestic violence in Jefferson County in 1976 and began offering homelessness services in 1989. Today Family Tree serves the seven-county metro area and partners with all people to prevent and overcome the interconnected issues of child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness to promote safety, healing and stability across generations. Family Tree is the only organization in the Denver-metro area working to address the interconnectedness among child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness.

Family Tree believes everyone needs a safe place to call home. We have been successfully supporting people at-risk of or experiencing homelessness for over 30 years. Our approach employs the evidence-based Housing First model, recognizing that providing a home is the first step to improving health factors and overall functioning. Family Tree then engages clients in comprehensive supportive services, moving people toward stabilization and economic independence.

Family Tree has owned 5549 Marshall Street for more than 25 years, which has now been named "Marshall Street Landing". The site is more than an acre and a half and supports a higher building density. Family Tree plans to develop a four-story apartment building with up to 85 apartments. The Marshall Street Landing apartments will be a mixture of 1- and 2-bedroom units for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and those at our below 30% area median income. The facility will have space for community gatherings, on-site staffing and service provision. Family Tree will provide on-site comprehensive, evidence-based services to help residents work toward goals and remain stably housed. The site will be professionally managed and staffed 24/7.

Key partners in the development of Marshall Street Landing include BlueLine Development, an affordable housing developer and property management entity, as well as Jefferson Center Mental Health. Jefferson Center, among other offerings, will provide therapeutic mental health and substance use services.

The proposed development is an approved use of the land, and once completed will be an attractive addition to the neighborhood. Family Tree would like to provide an opportunity for the community and neighbors to ask questions and share thoughts on the new development.

Family Tree submitted an application for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) on August 2, 2022. The LIHTC application process is highly competitive and many projects have to apply several times. Family Tree is proud to have been awarded those credits on November 15, 2022. Without this critical financing source, our project would not be possible.

Christen Mon, 06/13/2022 - 3:09pm

Questions?

Please email Robert Ham at rham@thefamilytree.org

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6/9/22: Documents Added

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Family Tree

Making an impact together

Questions?

Engage

Tour our sites

Host A Drive

CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

3RD PARTY FUNDRAISERS

NEEDS LIST

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Share the Love

MAD Friends Fundraiser

Turkey Day Meals 2023

All 4 Family Tree

Expand your impact

Questions?

Ways to give

Colorado Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE GIFTS

2020/2021 Family Tree Annual Report

Holidays in July

More Ways to Get Involved

Welcome to Marshall Street Landing

All Documents

Coming Soon - Marshall Street Landing