Montgomery, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1.36 million in grant funding to seven nonprofit agencies across central and north Alabama that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes, with a portion of the funding supporting services in Anniston and Calhoun County.
The grants are being administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds made available through the U.S. Department of Justice.
“Crimes like domestic violence can shatter lives and devastate families, leaving victims in critical need of shelter, healing and help finding justice,” Ivey said. “These organizations offer a safe haven and professional assistance for people looking to rebuild their lives.”
ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said the funding reflects the importance of community-based organizations in addressing crime victim needs. “These nonprofit groups are valuable resources for the communities they serve,” Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these centers and the professionals dedicated to serving crime victims with compassion, care and expertise.”
Support for Anniston and Calhoun County
Among the recipients is 2nd Chance Inc., an Anniston-based organization serving Calhoun County and surrounding areas. The organization received two grants totaling $320,366. The funding supports services including emergency shelter, personal advocacy, and assistance navigating the criminal and civil justice systems for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and harassment in Calhoun, Cleburne, Etowah, and Talladega counties.
Also serving Calhoun County, Family Services Center of Calhoun County Inc. received $34,539 to assist victims of crimes including domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and kidnapping.
Other Grant Recipients
Additional agencies receiving funding include:
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SafeHouse of Shelby County Inc. – $399,482 to support domestic and sexual violence response, prevention, and intervention programs in Chilton, Clay, Coosa, and Shelby counties.
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Birmingham AIDS Outreach – $106,557 to assist victims of crimes including physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, theft, fraud, kidnapping, and mass violence across multiple counties.
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Family Services Center – $65,404 for counseling, grief support, financial assistance, housing support, and other services for victims of crime and survivors of homicide victims.
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AIDS Action Coalition of Huntsville (known as Thrive Alabama) – $57,014 to serve victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, bullying, and robbery.
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AshaKiran – $384,338 to support individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
ADECA oversees a wide range of state and federal programs that support law enforcement, economic development, recreation, energy conservation, and water resource management across Alabama.
