At the end of November, Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $122,000 in grants to three organizations supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in south Alabama, including Baldwin Family …
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At the end of November, Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $122,000 in grants to three organizations supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in south Alabama, including Baldwin Family Violence Shelter, also known as The Lighthouse.
The Baldwin County-based nonprofit provides critical resources such as safe shelter, counseling and advocacy to those in need.
"These nonprofit groups are vital resources for the communities they serve, offering safe shelter and an opportunity to heal," Ivey said. "I commend them for giving hope to victims of these terrible crimes."
The Lighthouse received two grants administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). The first, totaling $55,503, will support services for sexual assault victims in Baldwin and Escambia counties, including personal advocacy, counseling and assistance navigating the justice system. The second grant, valued at $66,720, will fund its domestic violence shelter, which serves Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties.
"The services these organizations provide are beneficial not only to victims, but the community at large," said ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell. "ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these agencies in their mission to improve the lives of victims and their families."
The Lighthouse has been a cornerstone of victim support in Baldwin County, offering individuals a safe place to heal and rebuild their lives. These funds, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will help the organization continue its vital work in south Alabama.
For more information on The Lighthouse and its services, visit thelighthouseabeacon.org.