MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $48,600 to help six agencies that assist victims of domestic violence operate more efficiently.
Funds will be used to upgrade technology and software employed by the nonprofit agencies in managing their day-to-day operations.
“Victims of domestic violence deserve the best service possible to restore their lives to normal,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to award these grants that will help these six organizations make needed technology upgrades to ensure that victims receive the best care possible.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“ADECA supports Gov. Ivey in recognizing that these organizations need basic support and up-to-date technology to successfully carry out their mission of helping victims recover from abusive situations,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
Those receiving technology upgrade grants and their coverage areas are:
Penelope House of Mobile – $2,600 (Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington counties).
Second Chance of Anniston- $10,000 (Calhoun, Cleburne, Etowah and Talladega counties).
Crisis Center Inc. of Birmingham – $6,000 (Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair and Walker counties).
Domestic Violence Intervention Center of Opelika- $20,000 (Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties).
Bethesda House of Andalusia – $4,000 (Butler and Covington counties).
Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. – $6,000 (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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