Ivey awards grants to area groups that assist victims of domestic violence

MONTGOMERY – Several North Alabama organizations that serve victims of domestic violence will share $700,000 in grants, Gov. Kay Ivey announced.

“Domestic violence is a destructive force that tears apart families and damages communities,” Ivey said. “I applaud these nonprofit groups for providing safe haven and compassionate care to people in a time of crisis as they take steps toward recovery.”

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants with funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“These grants will help ensure that domestic violence victims in north Alabama have timely access to a wide range of resources,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in commending these organizations for helping families heal.”

Grant award recipients 

• AshaKiran Inc. — $155,870 for services including outreach to raise awareness of the destructive impact domestic violence has on communities and assistance available to victims. AshaKiran serves Madison and Morgan counties.
• Family Resources Center of Northwest Alabama Inc. — $60,505 to provide emergency shelter, assistance with the criminal and civil justice systems, and other help for victims of family violence in Walker County.
• Crisis Services of North Alabama Inc. — $258,051 for programs including trauma counseling, training and education in Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties.
• Domestic Violence Crisis Services — $78,193 to offer domestic violence prevention services and promote awareness in Cherokee, DeKalb and Marshall counties.
• Safeplace Inc. — $152,000 to serve victims in a variety of ways, including personal advocacy, emotional support and assistance filing compensation claims in Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion and Winston counties.

ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.