Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards grants to help victims, prevent further abuse
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $519,738 to support five organizations that assist domestic violence victims and provide education and programs to prevent abuse. Together, the organizations cover 25 Alabama counties with their services and assistance. “Those who have unfortunately suffered from domestic violence deserve to receive timely assistance from professionals in their […]
Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters across Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Eighteen agencies that assist victims of domestic violence will be receiving additional funding through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced. The trust fund was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 and endorsed by then Lt. Gov. Ivey, who continues her support of the program. “Domestic violence damages lives […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist Tallassee Rapid Response Team
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to assist the City of Tallassee in developing a rapid response team through the Tallassee Police Department. The team is designed to respond to active shooter situations and other potentially dangerous situations in which someone is at high-risk that could result in injury or death. The […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help children of inmates in DeKalb County
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $32,000 grant to assist children of incarcerated individuals in DeKalb County. Extended Family, located in the City of Centre in Cherokee County, is using a $32,000 grant to offer its Extended Family for Kids program in DeKalb County. The program provides curriculum for children with parents and loved […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director
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