PorchLight will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 8:30 AM. If you need immediate support, please click here.
Colorado faces domestic violence crisis as survivor danger escalates
11/27/2025: For many survivors of domestic violence, the first step toward help is a call to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, or a visit to a local shelter or justice center. In Colorado, more people are reaching out.
A new report from Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office makes the trend painfully clear: domestic violence is rising sharply across the state. Last year, deaths rose 24%, even as overall homicides fell. - Kyle McKinnon, KUNC
Alliance for HOPE International & Uber partner with PorchLight for Hope Rides
10/16/2025: CEO, Catherine Johnson, announced another Uber partnership with PorchLight, A Family Justice Center to provide free Uber rides to survivors of domestic and sexual violence to allow them to get to Family Justice Centers to find safety, hope, and healing. She was joined by the founders of the Alliance, Gael Strack and Casey Gwinn, and our Director of Operations, Fernanda Espana and many staff members, partners, and supporters of Porchlight.
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Be the Light Benefit for PorchLight Family Justice Center
9/19/2024: In just its third year hosting an annual benefit, family justice center PorchLight has put together a crowd-pleasing formula—a great blend of fun, music, food and a welcoming atmosphere. The fundraiser’s “wear whatever makes you feel comfortable” dress code is always a hit. So it’s no wonder that this Thursday-night event, even with school and work looming the next day, was a huge success.
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Word of Thanks, Next with Kyle Clark: PorchLight
7/31/2024: The Family Justice Center in Jefferson County offers free support for people experiencing trauma and abuse. We can help.
Holistic help: Denver-area organizations provide comprehensive services for people in need
4/30/2024: Several local organizations practice using a holistic approach to helping people. One model of this approach is the PorchLight Family Justice Center in Lakewood.
Lt. Gov. Primavera visits PorchLight in Lakewood for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
4/25/2024: PorchLight Family Justice Center in Lakewood hosted Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianna Primavera on Monday April 22 to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024
Lakewood Mayor, Wendi Strom, recognizes PorchLight's third anniversary
2/26/2024: Mayor Wendi Strom shares remarks at a recent Lakewood City council meeting regarding the third anniversary of PorchLight's opening.
11/27/2023: The death of a woman in an apparent domestic violence murder-suicide incident in Littleton early Monday came as yet another reminder of the toll of domestic violence killings in Colorado. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to a home in the 4300 block of South Holland Way, just south of the Englewood Correctional Center, just after midnight, saying the father in the home was shooting at the mother. The woman and 54-year-old James Aragon were both found dead. One of three children inside was hit in the leg by a bullet and a deputy grazed in the leg as well. [READ MORE...]
11/14/2023: A new episode of the Fighting for the Underdog podcast is out now! Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Brandon Bowles, Development Manager at PorchLight Family Justice Center (FJC) in Lakewood, CO.
Rocky Mountain PBS: How family justice centers help communities
"JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — PorchLight Family Justice Center has been working to give victims of abuse a safe, one-stop resource with the hope of curbing the fear of coming forward.
The lack of a centralized hub of resources leaves many victims of abuse choosing silence over safety.
"What I would see as a prosecutor is it was easier to go back to the offender,” PorchLight executive director Candace Cooledge said. And when a person goes back to the offender, they can't safely participate in the prosecution of the case.” [READ MORE...]
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PorchLight Family Justice Center is opening February 25
Justice center moving closer toward funding goal
Financial Abuse of Seniors Hits Record
Family justice center coming to Jeffco
City of Wheat Ridge Contributes to PorchLight Family Justice Center
Law Enforcement Officers Receive Award from District Attorney