MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.4 million to ensure that victims of domestic violence and other abusive crimes can find safe housing and other essential elements to help them rebuild their lives.
The grants to the 11 nonprofit agencies will assist victims of domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, human trafficking and hate crimes. Services provided by the agencies varies and ranges from providing shelter for victims, offering counseling and emotional support to legal assistance and victim compensation.
“These agencies are a godsend to victims of violence and provide immeasurable services to help so many in their recovery process,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies, their staff members and volunteers for being there when they are needed.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“ADECA, like Gov. Ivey, understands the heartfelt work that representatives of these agencies do each day to help victims through terrible ordeals and give them hope for the future,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
Agencies awarded funds and their service areas are:
Family Services Center – $76,496 to serve residents in Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties.
AshaKiran Inc. – $449,518 to aid victims in Jackson, Limestone and Madison counties.
AIDS Action Coalition of Huntsville – $66,683 to serve victims in Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties.
2nd Chance – $92,526 to serve victims in Calhoun, Cleburne, Etowah and Talladega counties.
Family Services Center of Calhoun County Inc. – $40,397 to assist victims in Calhoun County.
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama – $287,933 to serve victims in Jefferson and Shelby counties.
One Place Family Justice Center – $612,541 to serve victims in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties.
Montgomery Area Family Violence Program (Family Sunshine Center) – $310,807 to help victims in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties.
Wiregrass Angel House – $143,536 to serve victims in Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties.
Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. – $118,938 to serve victims in Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.
Penelope House Inc. – $242,592 to assist victims in Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.
ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
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Jim Plott or Mike Presley
ADECA Communications and External Affairs
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