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Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance

Mission

The Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) is committed to fairness and healing for crime victims, their families and communities through leadership, education, and advocacy. By operating in an inclusive and compassionate manner, COVA creates solutions and positive change.

Executive director Nancy Lewis Ms.
Tax ID number 84-0972509
Geographic areas served
Colorado, Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Metropolitan denver area, Gilpin, Clear creek, Elbert, Grand, Park, Summit, Boulder, Lake county, Chaffee, Delta, El paso, Pueblo, Alamosa, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Dolores, Eagle, Fremont, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit carson, La plata, Lake, Larimer, Las animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Rio blanco, Rio grande, Routt, Saguache, San juan, San miguel, Sedgwick, Teller, Washington, Weld, Yuma

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Impact Statement

COVA's vision is to be recognized as a national leader in building a collaborative environment where crime victims are given the opportunity to heal and restore balance to their lives.

Needs Statement

COVA's needs include:

- Affordable, adequate space to house COVA's employees and programs, which would provide privacy when working with clients.

- New Board members to provide a fresh prerspective with areas of expertise in fundraising, financial management, and recruitment.

- Funding for a Public Policy Coordinator to monitor Legislative activity.

Background Statement

Since 1982, the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) is committed to fairness and healing for crime victims, their families and communities through leadership, education, and advocacy. By operating in an inclusive and compassionate manner, COVA creates solutions and positive change.

Executive Director Statement

The Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance is in its 29th year of advocating for crime victims. The 2009 Conference was held in Keystone, Colorado with close to 1100 participants. Our Victim Assistance Academy continues to attract 35+ students, with 98% successfully completing the program. COVA also provides the opportunity for training, internships, and assistance with Human Trafficing as well as other victim-related emergencies.

Board Chair/President Statement

On behalf of the COVA board, I would like to thank each of our supporters for all they have done to support our organization. If anyone has any questions about COVA, please feel free to contact myself or any board member for information.

Testimonials

"I want to thank you for assisting me with my stay in Colorado Springs so that I may attend the trial of the individual who took my Son Kevin's life! This is a very stressful time in my life and your organization has helped to relieve some of that stress for me and as I said I "THANK YOU" so very much...it is a blessing to know that there are individuals such as yourselves out there to assist people in a time of need!"
Debra