Two East Alabama Non-Profits Get Federal Funding

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey awarded nearly $1.76 million to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Alabama, including more than a quarter of a million dollars for two agencies that provide services for East Alabama.

The funding distributed to seven agencies and one university, The University of Alabama, will provide services to victims in 29 counties, including:

Rape Counselors of East Alabama - $124,112. Based in Auburn, the agency provides emotional support, judicial assistance and other services to adult and child sexual assault victims in Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.

Domestic Violence Intervention Center - $166,025. The Opelika-based agency offers emotional support, judicial assistance and other services to victims of domestic and family violence in Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties.

“These agencies ensure that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault have a place to turn for help when they need it most,” Ivey said. “I commend the dedicated staff members of these nonprofits for helping people at their most vulnerable times.”

Gov. Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the awards.

“ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these agencies that provide needed services to victims,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.

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