Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday she has awarded eight grants worth about $267,000 to help fund programs that serve victims of crimes including domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
“Victims of these heinous crimes deserve a safe haven, professional care and a determined pursuit of justice,” Ivey said. “These funds will also support prevention and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing future crimes.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants with funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“These programs and organizations provide critical services that communities depend on,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in support of the professionals who care for victims and those who investigate and prosecute cases.”
Below are the agencies receiving grants.
- Baldwin Family Violence Shelter, better known as The Lighthouse: $25,898 to provide services including crisis intervention, child advocacy and counseling to residents of the shelter and other clients in Baldwin and Escambia counties. The center is receiving an additional $34,110 for services including shelter, support groups and referrals to other agencies for domestic violence victims in Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties.
- Family Counseling Center of Mobile: $40,110 to assist victims of sexual assault and elder abuse or neglect in Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.
- The House of Ruth: $40,110 for services including a 24-hour hotline, shelter and court advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties.
- Penelope House Inc.: $37,000 to provide safety, protection and support to victims of domestic violence and their children in Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.
- Camille Place: $50,110 for this south Alabama-based nonprofit organization to provide housing, therapy, education and guidance to victims of human trafficking statewide.
- Mobile County Commission: $39,710 for prosecution services, investigation and victim support in domestic violence cases in Mobile County.
ADECA manages a range of programs that support law enforcement, economic development, recreation, energy conservation and water resource management.
