The Willow Domestic Violence Center's website. by kbritt
Gov. Sam Brownback recently announced more than $5.7 million in state and federal funding for agencies that help victims of crime, child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Among the recipients were two Lawrence safe centers:
• The Willow Domestic Violence Center — $210,297.
• GaDuGi SafeCenter — $43,647.
From domestic violence prevention efforts to prosecuting child abusers, this grant money will go a long way in helping local organizations and communities. These federal and state dollars play a vital role in supporting and improving the important services each of the recipient organizations provide, especially in slow economic times like these.”
— Gov. Brownback
Both centers received money through the State General Fund Grant Program for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agencies. The funds are used as matching funds for federal formula grant requirements to support sexual and domestic violence services and to enhance services to underserved areas of the state. The Willow Center received $153,610 and GaDuGi was awarded $43,647.
The Willow Center also received a $56,687 grant through the Federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Grant Program. The program pays for support group activities for women and children, child care, prevention education in schools and communities, information and referral services, advocacy in obtaining protection from abuse and stalking orders, court accompaniment, and outreach into rural counties.
Tagged: The Willow Domestic Violence Center, GaDuGi SafeCenter, domestic violence
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