The Denver Center for Crime Victims (DCCV) Purchases building on 1700 block of Gilpin

Sept. 20, 2011 - PRLog -- The Denver Center for Crime Victims today announced the purchase of a 4858 square foot building, located on the 1700 Block of Gilpin Street in Denver, CO.

The 24 year old nonprofit is currently housed in the three-story building and includes The Denver Translation & Interpreting Center.  The Denver Translation & Interpreting Center is an earned income branch of DCCV; all profits are returned to DCCV to fund programs and services.   Registered as a Historic Landmark, the building has been home to DCCV for six years.

“We are so pleased, that in this challenging economy we were able to make this purchase.  It’s been a goal we’ve worked toward for several years and now it’s a reality,” states DCCV executive director, Cathy Phelps. “We’ve been committed to the residents of Denver for 24 years and the purchase of the building further solidifies our future within our community,” Phelps concluded.

The Denver Center for Crime Victims purchased the building from a private investor.   A celebratory open house is scheduled for December 1st from 4 pm- 7 pm.

About The Denver Center For Crime Victims:  The Denver Center for Crime Victims (DCCV) is a beacon of hope and safety net for more than 6,000 people each year. Our purpose is to provide culturally and linguistically responsive services to victims of crime and crime prevention education. Our services are broad, supporting survivors of simple theft, domestic and sexual violence, to suicide/homicide survivors. We provide crisis intervention, grief therapy, case management, financial assistance, client relocation and more, all without cost to victims.  For additional details about programs, volunteering or if you are a victim of a crime and need assistance please call (303) 860-0660 or see http://www.denvervictims.org/

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A beacon of hope and safety net for more than 6,000 people each year. We support survivors of simple theft, domestic and sexual violence, to suicide/homicide survivors. All without cost to victims.