MONTGOMERY — Calling agencies a “godsend,” Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.4 million to help victims of domestic violence and other abusive crimes rebuild their lives.
The grants to the 11 nonprofit agencies will assist victims of domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, human trafficking and hate crimes. Services provided by the agencies vary and range from providing shelter for victims, offering counseling and emotional support to legal assistance and victim compensation.
“These agencies are a godsend to victims of violence and provide immeasurable services to help so many in their recovery process,” Ivey said. “I commend these agencies, their staff members and volunteers for being there when they are needed.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“ADECA, like Gov. Ivey, understands the heartfelt work that representatives of these agencies do each day to help victims through terrible ordeals and give them hope for the future,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
Agencies awarded funds and their service areas are:
- Family Services Center – $76,496 to serve residents in Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties.
- AshaKiran Inc. – $449,518 to aid victims in Jackson, Limestone and Madison counties.
- AIDS Action Coalition of Huntsville – $66,683 to serve victims in Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties.
