$250,000 Grant for Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County

WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Democratic Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) has announced that the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County will receive a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Transitional Housing Grant Program. The funds from this award will help provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless, or in need of transitional housing.

"Organizations like the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County provide an important service for victims of domestic violence," Congressman Altmire said. "The funding from this grant will help the Crisis Shelter offer support and counseling to victims while providing a safe place for them to sleep. I am pleased to lend my support to an organization that is working hard to put an end to domestic violence."

"We are extremely excited to have received this Violence Against Women Transitional Housing grant," said Dayna Shaw Sear, Executive Director of the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County. "With this award, we will not only enhance our services to victims of domestic and sexual violence, but will also double the capacity of our Transitional Housing program."

Over the past ten years, the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County Transitional Housing program has consistently had above average success rates within our region and has also been ranked in the top two HUD programs every year since inception.  

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to build on this success and continue to break the cycle of violence in Lawrence County," Altmire said. "The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is a non-profit organization located in New Castle. It provides direct services to victims of domestic violence and education, awareness, training and leadership initiatives to the community."

The Transitional Housing Grant Program provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless, or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance, including short-term housing assistance and supportive services.

This story is a courtesy of Congressman Altmire's Office.