$1.4M In Grants Awarded To Delco Family, Women's, Victim Services

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Family, women, victim and related countywide services in Delaware County just got sizable grants to help them continue providing crucial services to vulnerable Delco residents.

More than $1.4 million in grants were awarded for Delaware County family, women, victim and related countywide services.

The grants were approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency at its meeting Wednesday, June 12.

Below are the groups approved for grants and the grant amounts:

• Delaware County Executive Director — $256,094
• Delaware County Women Against Rape — $669,891
• Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County — $360,611
• Family Support Line of Delaware County — $119,124
• Family Support Line of Delaware County — $13,976

Members of the House Democratic Southeast Delegation lauded the grant awards.

“Helping a victim become a survivor is the kind of work we must support with all our might,” said Rep. Mike Zabel, D-Delaware. “It is not easy work, and it often comes at a price that exceeds what local taxes can support. Any time that the state invests in the systems working on the ground directly with people, we’re delivering literal hope to those who need it most.”

“I have been to visit service providers here in Delaware County and have seen firsthand the need for these services. The difference this funding makes is truly life-changing for survivors, women, children, their families and our community,” said Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware. “I will always fight for survivors.”

“This is the government making the right investments in its veterans, women, children and people in tough places,” said Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware. “We have survivors in Delaware County because of this kind of collaboration.”