FLEMINGTON, NJ, DECEMBER 18, 2009 – SAFE in Hunterdon has been chosen to receive a $20,000 grant from The Mary Kay
Foundation as part of the organization’s annual $3 million national domestic violence grant program. SAFE in Hunterdon is one of 150
domestic violence organizations participating in the program. The grant will be used to support SAFE in Hunterdon’s critical programs and
services, which empower individuals and families to live enriched lives free of violence.
“Domestic violence is not going away, and deserves very serious attention. Programs like ours require a huge amount of time and resources,”
explained Kim Spangenberg, executive director for SAFE in Hunterdon,” so we are very grateful that The Mary Kay Foundation is helping us
help families in Hunterdon County.”
The economic climate has not only caused a decrease in donations but can also be attributed to an increase in the need for domestic violence
services. In May 2009, Mary Kay’s Truth About Abuse survey of domestic violence shelters across the country revealed some alarming
results: three out of four domestic violence shelters report an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse since September 2008, a
major turning point in the U.S. economy. The survey data directly connects the downturn in the economy to an increase in domestic violence.
“In light of the economic downturn and alarming increases in domestic violence, The Mary Kay Foundation’s mission is more critical than
ever before. SAFE in Hunterdon has helped so many women and their families in the Hunterdon County area. We know they will use these
funds to benefit even more domestic violence survivors and their children and help end domestic violence,” said Jennifer Cook, The Mary
Kay Foundation board member.
About SAFE in Hunterdon
In an atmosphere of professionalism, excellence and compassion, the mission of SAFE in Hunterdon is to provide safety through free and
confidential services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, including all ages, genders, cultures, religions, sexual
orientations and abilities; empower victims, survivors and their families to live enriched lives free from violence; heighten our community’s
awareness of domestic and sexual abuse; and end domestic and sexual abuse in society. Through a 24-hour hotline, safe and transitional
housing, legal advocacy, individual and group counseling, community education and PALS, a unique children’s arts therapy program, SAFE
in Hunterdon delivers critical support services to the many families that have experienced violence in their lives. For more information, please
visit www.safeinhunterdon.org or call (908) 788-7666. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 1
(888) 988-4033 or (908) 788-4044.
About The Mary Kay Foundation
The Mary Kay Foundation was created in 1996, and its mission is two-fold: to fund research of cancers affecting women and to help prevent
domestic violence while raising awareness of the issue. Since the Foundation’s inception, it has awarded nearly $22 million to shelters and
programs addressing domestic violence prevention and $13 million to cancer researchers and related causes throughout the United States. To
learn more about The Mary Kay Foundation, log on to www.marykayfoundation.org or call 1-877-MKCARES (652-2737).
Foundation as part of the organization’s annual $3 million national domestic violence grant program. SAFE in Hunterdon is one of 150
domestic violence organizations participating in the program. The grant will be used to support SAFE in Hunterdon’s critical programs and
services, which empower individuals and families to live enriched lives free of violence.
“Domestic violence is not going away, and deserves very serious attention. Programs like ours require a huge amount of time and resources,”
explained Kim Spangenberg, executive director for SAFE in Hunterdon,” so we are very grateful that The Mary Kay Foundation is helping us
help families in Hunterdon County.”
The economic climate has not only caused a decrease in donations but can also be attributed to an increase in the need for domestic violence
services. In May 2009, Mary Kay’s Truth About Abuse survey of domestic violence shelters across the country revealed some alarming
results: three out of four domestic violence shelters report an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse since September 2008, a
major turning point in the U.S. economy. The survey data directly connects the downturn in the economy to an increase in domestic violence.
“In light of the economic downturn and alarming increases in domestic violence, The Mary Kay Foundation’s mission is more critical than
ever before. SAFE in Hunterdon has helped so many women and their families in the Hunterdon County area. We know they will use these
funds to benefit even more domestic violence survivors and their children and help end domestic violence,” said Jennifer Cook, The Mary
Kay Foundation board member.
About SAFE in Hunterdon
In an atmosphere of professionalism, excellence and compassion, the mission of SAFE in Hunterdon is to provide safety through free and
confidential services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, including all ages, genders, cultures, religions, sexual
orientations and abilities; empower victims, survivors and their families to live enriched lives free from violence; heighten our community’s
awareness of domestic and sexual abuse; and end domestic and sexual abuse in society. Through a 24-hour hotline, safe and transitional
housing, legal advocacy, individual and group counseling, community education and PALS, a unique children’s arts therapy program, SAFE
in Hunterdon delivers critical support services to the many families that have experienced violence in their lives. For more information, please
visit www.safeinhunterdon.org or call (908) 788-7666. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please call our 24-hour hotline at 1
(888) 988-4033 or (908) 788-4044.
About The Mary Kay Foundation
The Mary Kay Foundation was created in 1996, and its mission is two-fold: to fund research of cancers affecting women and to help prevent
domestic violence while raising awareness of the issue. Since the Foundation’s inception, it has awarded nearly $22 million to shelters and
programs addressing domestic violence prevention and $13 million to cancer researchers and related causes throughout the United States. To
learn more about The Mary Kay Foundation, log on to www.marykayfoundation.org or call 1-877-MKCARES (652-2737).
| SAFE in Hunterdon • 47 E. Main Street • Flemington, NJ 08822 • Outreach office: 908-788-7666 • 24-hour hotline: 888-988-4033 |
Media Contact:
Andrea Lovas
Manager, Donor Relations
& Events
(908) 788-7666 x213
alovas@safeinhunterdon.org
Andrea Lovas
Manager, Donor Relations
& Events
(908) 788-7666 x213
alovas@safeinhunterdon.org
Serving victims and survivors of domestic
and sexual abuse for over 30 years
and sexual abuse for over 30 years
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| SAFE in Hunterdon Receives Part of $3 Million Nationwide Grant from The Mary Kay Foundation to Combat Domestic Violence in Hunterdon County Domestic violence shelters received much needed cash infusion in light of the economic downturn |