FVPP Buys Vehicles with Mary Kay Grant

 Our Family Violence Prevention Program was awarded $20,000 from the Mary Kay Foundation, which observes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by awarding grants to deserving women's shelters across the United States.  In 2008, the Foundation awarded $20,000 grants to more than 150 women's shelters across the nation for a total of $3 million.

 Each year, the Foundation awards a grant to at least one shelter in every state.  The YWCA Family Violence Prevention Program's mission aligned with the Mary Kay Foundation's mission to make a difference in the lives of women and children who face despair and hopelessness.

 The award was used to purchase two vehicles for transportation of victims of domestic violence.  Advocates will also now be able to transport clients to legal proceedings, trainings, doctor appointments, and job interviews.

 "This grant is such a blessing to the YWCA Family Violence Prevention Program in a variety of ways.  Not only does it make up for a deficit in funding this year but gives us hope and strength to continue what we do," said FVPP Director Debbie Wood.  "Domestic violence is not going away and deserves very serious attention.  Programs to help battered women and their children require a lot of resources.  That's why we are so thankful The Mary Kay Foundation is helping us help families in Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties."