BUCKS COUNTY – September 12, 2019  − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of over two and half million dollars in state grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for A Woman’s Place and Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), two Bucks County-based organizations that serve vulnerable and underserved victims.

“Whether pursing justice or seeking treatment, these Bucks County organizations provide victims with invaluable services and trusted support,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “With these grants, the vital work being done to make our community a safer place to raise a family will be greatly enhanced.” 

The following PCCD grants were awarded:

VSAC – 2019/2020 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding – Competitive Extension:

A Woman’s Place
Project Description: VOCA Competitive Extension
Funding: $ 300,000

Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA)
Project Description: Enhancing Services to Underserved Victims
Funding: $ 263,253

VSAC – 2019-2021 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding – Non-Competitive:

A Woman’s Place
Project Description: Expansion of First Response Program
Funding: $ 300,631

Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA)
Project Description: Non-competitive victims of crime 2019-2021
Funding: $ 551,087

VSAC – 2019-2021 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding – Competitive:

Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA)
Project Description: Competitive Victims of Crime 2019-2021
Funding: $ 1,148,827
Project Description: Keystone Crisis Intervention Team Project
Funding: $ 200,960

To learn more about PCCD grants, visit their website here

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