Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs continue to help battle domestic violence with grants to provide help to victims. This time around the agencies receiving the grants are in South Alabama.
“It is critically important that everyone affected by domestic violence has access to timely, compassionate and professional assistance,” Ivey said. “I commend these centers for their dedication to offering comprehensive support to victims and their families as they work to recover from abusive situations.”
Kenneth Boswell, Director of ADECA, said the new funding will help victims throughout the region.
“The services funded by these grants work to improve the lives of Alabama residents who are unfortunately impacted by domestic violence,” Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these community-based agencies.”
The three organizations to receive the funding are:
- The House of Ruth – received two grants, including an $82,000 award to support the work of two court advocates who help victims navigate the criminal justice system. A $384,331 grant will support emergency shelter, counseling and other assistance the organization provides to victims in Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties.
- Baldwin Family Violence Center – also known as The Lighthouse, has received two grants totaling $300,022 to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties.
- Penelope House Inc. – received two grants totaling $384,672 to provide a variety of services to victims and their children, including a children’s program and a child advocate. Penelope House serves Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.
