Allstate grants $61K to coalition against domestic violence

As the U.S. moves toward COVID-19 recovery, domestic violence nonprofits can help one of society’s most vulnerable populations rebound. Continuing its commitment to advancing financial security and education for survivors through its Moving Ahead Curriculum, the Allstate Foundation provided a $61,000 Moving Ahead Grant to the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

“The past year has been challenging, especially for the DV survivors that we empower,” said Sue Ryan, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence executive director. “This essential Allstate Foundation grant will provide specialized job training, matched-savings programs, credit-building services and financial education so we can help more people.”

The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide, nonprofit organization with membership including domestic violence agencies and programs providing shelter and direct services to adult victims of domestic violence, allied organizations and caring individuals. Since its founding in 1994, DCADV has engaged in a variety of activities including public education efforts, training and prevention initiatives, and systems advocacy. DCADV works closely with the criminal justice, healthcare, education, advocacy and social service communities to facilitate the creation of effective policies and programs for battered women and their children. In all of these efforts, DCADV is a crucial voice for domestic violence victims and their families. For more information, go to dcadv.org. DCADV staff can be reached at 302-658-2958.

For hotline help in Sussex and Kent counties, call 302-422-8058 or Abriendo Puertas at 302-745-9874.