Federal grants that help victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and sex trafficking have not been paid out as promised, Akron-area agencies said, reducing their ability to provide services for people in need. The lack of funds could also imperil future programs, if grant money that was relied on in the past continues to be unavailable.
Representatives of Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center and Asian Services in Action both said money they use to fund staff at shelters, give victims support and provide transitional housing have not been paid out, despite grant awards that should have meant money arrived last fall…