Gov. Ivey awards $42,000 grant for northeast Alabama program to help men re-enter communities after incarceration

March 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY – A northeast Alabama nonprofit will use a $42,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to launch a program to help formerly incarcerated men re-enter their communities in four counties. Extended Family serves families of incarcerated people in Calhoun, Cherokee, DeKalb and Etowah counties. The new program, known as Extended Success for Life, is […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to support five agencies that assist abuse victims

March 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $79,200 to five agencies that provide services to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “These funds will support organizations that offer critical assistance to victims in their time of greatest need,” Gov Ivey said. “I commend the staff members of each of these agencies […]

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