LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — All 45 state-funded home violence shelters round Michigan had been awarded a complete of $420,000 in grants by the DTE Power Basis on Thursday.
“Recognizing domestic violence is the first step toward ending it,” says Rodney Cole, president of the DTE Basis. “By supporting shelters and survivors, we not solely assist them discover security and therapeutic but in addition construct a neighborhood the place everybody can reside free from concern and hurt.”
With this newest spherical of grants, the inspiration has donated over $3 million to Michigan home violence shelters prior to now 6 years.
The cash will go to shelters that obtain a part of their funding from the Michigan Division of Well being and Human Companies (MDHHS). The cash was allotted based mostly on mattress rely and demanding bills at every location and will likely be used to assist home violence survivors with the next:
Housing wants
Transportation wants
Employment help
Healthcare wants
Navigating the felony justice system
“Ensuring that every Michigan family has a safe place to call home takes all of us working together to respond to every call for help,” says Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “We’re grateful for the DTE Foundation’s generous support of these shelters that help provide comfort and support to those who need it most.”
Listed below are the shelters in mid-Michigan that recieved these funds:
LACASA, Howell
Home Concord, Hillsdale
RAVE, Ionia/Moncalm
AWARE, Jackson
Finish Violent Encounters, Lansing
SafeCenter, St. Johns
In the event you or somebody you understand is experiencing home violence, listed here are some sources:
Nationwide Home Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE)
Home Violence Companies in Ingham County
Michigan Home Violence Hotline
Lansing, MI Home Violence Assist, Packages
Michigan Coalition to Finish Home & Sexual Violence
