The Alliance is Awarded Funding through the American Response Plan (ARP) to Aid Domestic Violence Victims

During the Covid-19 Pandemic the Alliance has received an increase in requests for assistance from victims of domestic violence.  The requests are simple, “I need to get away from my abuser, can you help?”  During the Pandemic, the Alliance has provided aid to victims through support letters to access travel to the mainland.  We offered cellphone and cellphone plans for advocates to be accessible.  Victims have been able to contact us through our social media platforms to request assistance to leave their abusers, and we continue to provide information about the intersections of COVID-19 and domestic violence every month in our newsletters, social media, and our website to increase education for our community.  Our ability to do this has been due to the funding provided in March of 2020 through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Supplemental funding
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 On May 24, 2021 Human and Health Social Services announced $200 Million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding awarded to support domestic violence survivors and their children.  As the dual coalition, the Alliance was awarded over $200,000 to be used in the next five years to offer critical support for victims of violence.  There is flexibility in the provisions of the funding to provide supportive services which include counseling mobile advocacy, peer support, relocation expenses, etc.   

Please follow us as we develop meaningful ways to assist victims of domestic violence through ARP funds. Over the next few months, we will share with the community new services available to help victims of violence navigate away from their abusers, to find healthier lives.  The Alliance will continue to boost knowledge regarding COVID-19 and impact on increasing violence for our families.  We will continue to support local advocates through cellphone services, electronic usage, making it easier to access their clients and information to improve the lives of those harmed by domestic violence.  We will be introducing assistance for travel to help victims leave their victims in cases where that is their only hope to survive. When victims state, “I can’t afford to leave.”  We are excited to inform the community about what we will be doing over the next five years to increase safety, and wellness for our community.   Please continue to follow us as we share.