From ADECA
Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1.76 million to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Alabama.
The funding distributed to seven agencies and one university will provide services to victims in 29 counties.
“These agencies ensure that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault have a place to turn for help when they need it most,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend the dedicated staff members of these nonprofits for helping people at their most vulnerable times.”
Gov. Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the awards.
“ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these agencies that provide needed services to victims,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
Those awarded grants are:
SafeHouse of Shelby County Inc. – $208,022. The Pelham-based agency supplies multiple services to sexual assault adult and child victims in Chilton, Clay, Coosa and Shelby counties including shelter, judicial assistance and compensation claims.
YWCA Central Alabama – $575,459. Based in Birmingham, YWCA provides shelter and support services and more for sexual assault and neglect victims in Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair counties.
University of Alabama – $245,474. The university will provide advocacy and emotional support, judicial assistance and more for UA students and other adult and child sexual assault victims in Tuscaloosa County.
SAN Inc. (Turning Point) – $36,744. The Tuscaloosa-based agency provides emotional support, advocacy and more services to sexual assault victims in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties.
Domestic Violence Intervention Center – $166,025. The Opelika-based agency offers emotional support, judicial assistance and other services to victims of domestic and family violence in Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties.
Rape Counselors of East Alabama – $124,112. Based in Auburn, the agency provides emotional support, judicial assistance and other services to adult and child sexual assault victims in Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.
Baldwin Family Violence Shelter (The Lighthouse) – $224,178. The agency provides shelter, advocacy services, emotional support and more for victims in Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties.
Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. – $178,819. The agency serves Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties by providing advocacy, judicial assistance and related services to adult and child sexual assault victims.
ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
