MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three grants worth a total of $415,000 to organizations that serve victims of domestic violence in south Alabama.
“These grants will help community-based nonprofits continue to provide a safe haven and compassionate care to people in times of danger and distress,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these groups for the important work they do to provide professional assistance to domestic violence victims in their time of greatest need.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants with funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“The services funded by these grants benefit not only domestic violence victims but also their families and the greater community,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these organizations’ efforts to prevent and respond to family violence.”
Below are details of the grant awards.
The House of Ruth Inc. — $131,000 for services including personal advocacy, emotional support and assistance with navigating the criminal and civil justice systems for victims in Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties.
Baldwin Family Violence Shelter, better known as The Lighthouse — $118,000 to provide shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, case management and other services to domestic violence victims in Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties.
Penelope House Inc. — $166,000 to fund community awareness and prevention services to combat domestic violence 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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