The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has allocated $2.4 million to assist victims of domestic violence and other crimes.
“These agencies are a godsend to victims of violence and provide immeasurable services to help so many in their recovery process,” said Gov. Kay Ivey online. “I commend these agencies, their staff members and volunteers for being there when they are needed.”
In addition to domestic violence victims ADECA also seeks to help victims of elder abuse and neglect, human trafficking and hate crimes. Funding will go to providing shelter, counseling, emotional support, legal assistance and compensation.
Agencies serving the Black Belt are:
One Place Family Justice Center – $612,541 to serve victims in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties.
Montgomery Area Family Violence Program (Family Sunshine Center) – $310,807 to help victims in Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties.
Wiregrass Angel House – $143,536 to serve victims in Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties.
Family Counseling Center of Mobile Inc. – $118,938 to serve victims in Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.
Penelope House Inc. – $242,592 to assist victims in Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile and Washington counties.
“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.
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