COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Domestic Violence Network held its annual press conference Wednesday, announcing financial support that will be put to effective use.
The imperative nature of continuing to support those affected by domestic violence was profound at this event and as ODVN Senior Director of Policy and Prevention Lisa DeGeeter notes for the work to go on, funding is crucial.
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“We’ve watched for the past several years federal programs being reduced, all the while watching the need expand,” DeGeeter said.
Ohio awarded grant money to the organization last week through the 2024 Family Violende Prevention Services Act, with funds going to 67 non-profit organizations across 42 counties.
ODVN, which received more than $60,000, plans to use the money to build on the services it provides.
“We’re going to continue to support the advocacy work that’s being done and expand it and provide shelter,” DeGetter said. “We know that nearly one in two survivors in the last calendar year who came to an audience member program were actually turned away from shelter because the buildings, the rooms, the beds were full.”