Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill on October 21st that temporarily restores 70% of the domestic violence shelter funding he eliminated by line-item veto in July. The bill borrows $16.3 million from the Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Technology Fund to support California’s struggling shelters, six of which have been forced to close since funds were cut. The YWCA Sonoma County was forced to cut $200,000 from its budget in July.
Signing the emergency bill was a step in the right direction, but the work to secure ongoing funding for shelters has just begun. We hope this is a step toward renewing the State's long-term support for victims of domestic violence and their children. This is not simply a social problem, it’s a public safety issue. Denise Frey, Executive Director and CEO, YWCA Sonoma County
As an affiliate of an international membership organization, the YWCA Sonoma County has devoted the past 30 years to empowering women and affirming the worth of all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or ability.
At the heart of the YWCA’s programs are our domestic violence services. We provide a wide range of services to those who have been impacted by domestic violence so they can heal, become self-sufficient, and return productively to the community.
YWCA Sonoma County video Hope Lives wins a Telly Award
The Telly awards is one of the most prestigious awards in the video industry and it is a great honor to win. You can learn more about the Telly awards here: http://www.tellyawards.com/ A big thank you to Video Brite for helping to produce Hope Lives.
