Montgomery, AL – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nine grants totaling approximately $2.3 million to support programs assisting victims of crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking throughout Alabama.
“Victims of these terrible crimes deserve to have a safe haven where they receive professional care and the chance for healing and justice,” Ivey said. “These grants will fund programs that provide essential services to people in a time of urgent need.”
The grants are being administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds provided by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“These programs offer victims of these crimes protection from further harm and guidance in moving forward,” said ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell. “ADECA stands with Gov. Ivey in support of organizations and professionals that help people rebuild their lives.”
The awarded grants support a wide range of victim services across multiple regions of the state:
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YWCA Central Alabama received $517,913 to provide emergency shelter, personal advocacy and referrals to community agencies in Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair counties.
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Family Resource Center of Northwest Alabama Inc. was awarded $128,529 to assist domestic violence victims in Walker County, including help navigating criminal and civil justice systems and filing compensation claims.
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Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama received $246,182 to assist victims of crimes such as domestic violence, elder abuse, identity theft and kidnapping in Jefferson and Shelby counties.
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The WellHouse was awarded $441,502 to support a St. Clair County–based program offering shelter and assistance to female victims of human trafficking statewide.
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University of Alabama received $219,240 to fund services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking in Tuscaloosa County.
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Tuscaloosa SAFE Center was awarded $155,790 to operate a sexual assault crisis center serving Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties.
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Turning Point, a Tuscaloosa-based nonprofit, received $36,744 to assist sexual assault victims in the same multi-county service area.
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SafeHouse of Shelby County Inc. was awarded $208,022 to fund response, prevention and intervention programs for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Chilton, Clay, Coosa and Shelby counties.
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King’s Home received $346,043 to support services for children who have suffered abuse or neglect, as well as adult victims of crimes including domestic violence, in Jefferson and Shelby counties.
ADECA administers a broad portfolio of programs supporting law enforcement, victim services, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreational initiatives statewide.
